New Evidence Suggests Ivan Cantu’s Innocence, But Will Anyone Stop His Execution?

85,000 petitioners and celebrities are behind him

"...trial. All we’re asking is to delay the execution of Ivan Cantu long enough to be able to have..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott Defies SCOTUS: After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to stop Texas from blocking Border Patrol agents..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines

About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families

"...March 1. After Abbott's draconian directive inspired an outpouring of support, she said she's actually feeling more hopeful for..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

The Last Duel

Ridley Scott reinvents the historical drama through the lens of stardom

"...At the tender age of 83, Ridley Scott remains a force to be reckoned..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Brenda Ramos Sues City Over Son’s Killing

Lawsuit argues killing was "a direct result of the racism that has permeated policing in Austin"

"...The killing of Mike Ramos by police last spring was "a direct..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

COVID-19 Confirmed at Taylor's ICE Detention Center

Still risking their lives

"...fields, the T. Don Hutto Detention Center stays "out of sight and out of mind" for most Taylor residents,..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Voting by Mail in Texas: Where Things Stand

The law, and the lawsuits

"...the polling place on election day with­out a likelihood of needing personal assistance or of injuring the voter's health...."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

"...Frustrated by the failure of his threats of prosecution, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...Our Top 10 News stories of 2019 included some unexpected shockers and some long-anticipated milestones,..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Council Dives Deep Into Racism at APD, Land Use

Busy week isn't over yet, with development code hearing Saturday

"...well as its regular meeting, which saw the passage of a resolution directing a sweeping investigation into the culture..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...Pelosi finally gave her assent to a formal impeachment inquiry Tuesday, just in time for Trump's latest scandal (or..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature

Point Austin: “The Time to Act Is Now”

Lloyd Doggett on the need to begin impeachment proceedings

"...Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, expressed impatience over the unwillingness of his House Democratic colleagues to pursue a formal impeachment..."

June 21, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Adam Reposa Will Be Free on Jan. 3

Judge agrees to nix day-for-day stipulation from initial order

"...Barring any unforeseen misconduct, Adam Reposa will get out of jail on Jan. 3, 2018. Visiting Judge Paul Davis..."

Dec. 12, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Cornyn Rumored as FBI Chief

State's senior senator on Trump's short list to head Bureau

"...was rumored to be shortlisted as the next director of the FBI – then one of his fellow GOP..."

May 15, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State Appeals 3rd Court Ruling in Nisbett Murder

Can Stacey Soule prove that Vicki Nisbett is actually dead?

"...has filed a petition for discretionary review to the Court of Crim­inal Appeals requesting that the state's high criminal..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Future of Austin’s Crime Lab

The backlog of DNA evidence is moving, but is it shrinking?

"...passed since the Austin Police Department announced the shutdown of its DNA lab due to poorly trained staff and..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations

Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”

"...are under way at APD into the policing strategies of two Henry sector (Southeast) cops and the oversight of..."

July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

How Much Does a Witch Hunt Cost?

The state has spent tens of thousands investigating Planned Parenthood

"...In the wake of undercover video recorded by an extremist anti-choice group that..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Shout Into the Wind

The Citizen Review Panel takes public testimony on David Joseph

"...purpose for this meeting,” said the young, black co-founder of the Austin Justice League before a specially called hearing..."

March 11, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Sandra Bland Trooper Indicted, Fired

Rep. Garnet Coleman reflects on the case

"...from statements Encinia made about his July 10 arrest of Sandra Bland, an African-American Prairie View A&M graduate who..."

Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Commissions, Complaints, and Candidates

Intrigue and drama over technical lobbying laws

"...residential and small business Austin Energy ratepayers for lack of a qualified candidate. Oxford Advisors LLC had been recommended..."

Dec. 7, 2015 News Post

The Most Dangerous Man in Austin?

Cody Wilson's day-to-day life is pretty routine. But the product he's selling threatens to make gun control laws obsolete.

"...There's no sign on the walls outside of Cody Wilson's office. Nothing on the windows or the..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...meetings: Council's Planning and Neighborhoods Committee heard several hours of testimony Monday night, until nearly 3am, and will bring..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature

Pressley: Further Unto the Breach

Defeated Council candidate continues appeal

"...contest, and confirmed his earlier summary judgment in favor of Casar; he also granted sanctions of roughly $100,000 against..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Confirms Pressley Sanctions

Defeated candidate and attorney dinged for $98 grand

"...The judge confirmed his earlier summary judgment in favor of Casar, and granted sanctions of nearly $100,000 against Pressley..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Abbott Launches Investigation Into Planned Parenthood

Texas GOP jump to attack PP after sting videos surface

"...on the bandwagon with other conservative governors and members of Congress – has called to expand the inquiry to..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pressley Sanctioned

Judge imposes sanctions for a "frivolous" lawsuit

"...v. Casar election contest lawsuit; one was the response of Laura Pressley's current counsel, Mark Cohen, to Judge Dan..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley to be Sanctioned by Judge

Mills calls some claims "unreasonable" or baseless

"...that defeated City Council candidate Laura Pressley and one of her attorneys, David Rogers, should pay sanctions for baseless..."

June 25, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...have slept in late on Saturday. By the end of a last-minute killing spree, Abbott had put a red..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Willful Ignorance

How common is police abuse of force? We don't want to know.

"...received local media coverage, it wasn't until the killing of Missouri teenager Brown on Aug. 9, 2014, that the..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

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