Death Watch: Defense to D.A. – A Conflict of Interest?

John Hummel’s attorney calls original trial lawyer’s presence in D.A.'s Office “an irresolvable conflict of interest,” seeks to stop execution on that ground

"...and federal courts and is asking the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to reduce his sentence to life..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Conflict Over Conflict-of-Interest Provision

"...News, Feb. 15] will hopefully end “city staff’s making of policy rather than implementing it,” as Council Member Mike..."

Feb. 18, 2008 Postmarks

Point Austin: Conflict of Interest

Facing corporate tyranny, we're all "interested parties"

"...as a bad apple, but as the crowning achievement of an economic and political system that has greatly enlarged..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Now That's Some Powerful Conflict of Interest Legislation

A lesson for Texas from Thailand?

"...In a moment that will make supporters of sweeping political ethics reform both weep and cheer, intriguing..."

Sept. 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: The Conflict of Interest at the Center of AI Regulation Talks

Should Congress really be asking top tech CEOs how best to regulate their industry?

"...AI has undeniably become a buzzword. We've seen hundreds of billions of dollars poured into AI efforts and the..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by Jane Bernhard

Conflict of Interest?

"...to the article you wrote on SchoolJam Texas Battle of the Bands. I can't believe you actually agreed to..."

March 10, 2009 Postmarks

Anyone Heard of Conflict of Interest?

Jay Kimbrough is TYC conservator now, but where was he in 2005 and 2006?

"...has finally been confirmed by the Senate as conservator of the embattled Texas Youth Commission, but it wasn't unanimous:..."

March 29, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Conflicts of Interest at City Hall

Give and take, everywhere you look

"...Tourism Commission commotion continues, now with more accusations of conflicts of interest along the dais. Most targeted has..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Death Watch: Conflicts of Interest

What to do when your appelate attorney's headed to work for the D.A.?

"...again after a year in which the total number of state-sanctioned killings (seven) was the fewest since 1996, when..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Three Points of Interest Missed in Nukes Article

"...Adler ["Will Shill for Nukes," News, April 16] described professors submitting nuclear-industry PR releases to newspapers as their own..."

April 19, 2004 Postmarks

Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...leaders, including county commissioners and at least two members of City Council, are engaging in back-channel discussions with Austin..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: A Question of Vision

Austin's possible futures are prefigured in two very different sorts of public action

"...the Central Texas transportation fight into a symbolic battle of sublimely virtuous grassroots citizens against the woefully self-interested and..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Council Candidate Forced out of Parks Board

Alison Alter was appointed by opponent Sheri Gallo nearly two years ago

"...has ousted her appointee, Alison Alter, as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board. The removal comes after..."

Aug. 4, 2016 News Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Members of the Austin Critics Table have considered the hundreds of..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Pepe’s the Least of It

IndyAustin accuses mayor, wife of conflicts profiting off office

"...Widely disgraced by their use of an anti-Semitic meme (Pepe the Frog) to attack Mayor..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

No conflict. Just business.

"...the city's lobby firm, Adams & Zottarelli, represents Austin's interests in the electric utility fight while at the same..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature

In Point of Fact

Ken Martin Provides the Essentials

"...Last week, the warp and woof of breaking news forced the Austin American-Statesman to acknowledge..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...Oaxaca, Mexico -- Those of us who report from the front lines of the..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

SXSW Music Panel: Fun Fun Fun? Thirty Years of Chronicling Austin Music

Taking The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology to the man on the streets

"...have been alive! Merely living in Austin is a conflict of interest for many locals, so we went for..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

A Tale of Two Comics

Comedy Contrast: Bill Hicks & David Letterman

"...Too often people don't realize that stand-up comedy is a form..."

March 21, 1997 Arts Feature by Harvey Pekar

Hightower Report: The Selling of Obama's Inauguration

Corporate cash infiltrates the president's inaugural festivities

"...corporations pay for his big hoorah. This multimillion-dollar infusion of corporate cash is a crass intrusion by favor-seeking private..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

Board Out of Their Minds

Council hears proposals on shaking up the way advisory boards are selected.

"...The City of Austin: 55 volunteer boards and commissions, totaling 450 citizen..."

Oct. 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: The 'Witch Hunt' of a Commissioner

Auditor's report could have a chilling effect on city boards and commissions

"...brief but damning report that found her in violation of the city's conflict of interest requirements. As a result,..."

May 30, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...short but thunderous Watson, 38, delivered a standard candidate's kick-off speech in his deepest Texas twang, casting himself as..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Thanks for Helping Make Austin Safe for the Likes of Stratus, Trammell Crow ...

"...no opportunity for rebuttal. My concerns about Clark-Madison's potential conflict of interest were characterized as a "hysterical and venomous..."

May 16, 2006 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Connector Project continues to make progress, Deputy Chief Development Officer Lyn Estabrook announced last week. The project is part..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature

Concerned Over Lack of Organized Hispanic Opposition to Nomination

"...those who can remember the principled and determined opposition of the Congressional Black Caucus and the NAACP (among others)..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Postmarks

Then There's This: The Return of Bruce Todd

Shock and awe over Biscoe's choice to fill commissioner's seat

"...succinctly summed up the mixed reactions to his appointment of Bruce Todd to serve as the interim county commissioner..."

June 7, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Page Two: Education, one of the key

"...book-banning to sex education, public education has become one of this country's most intensely ideological battlefields. What this state..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Column by Louis Black

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...but city voters have eight propositions to consider. Seven of these (all but Prop B) are proposed amendments to..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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