Civic Duty

The line separating civic duty from vigilantism is the focus of this paranoid thriller set squarely in the new age of terrorism.

"...Naga, Richard Schiff, Kari Matchett and Ian Tracey. Civic Duty stands out amid the new wave of terrorism-paranoia thrillers...."

May 4, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jury Duty

"...umemployed, socially stunted misfit who ends up serving jury duty during the trial of accused psychopath Carl Bishop (Sean..."

April 14, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Duty vs. Gattis: Williamson County Fireworks

Judge accused of trying to hide unauthorized hiring

"...The legal range war between Williamson County Attorney Jana Duty and the Williamson County Commissioners Court – and more..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Every Officer Does His Duty?

"...someone else inside the house to call 911, the off-duty Friar went outside to discover two people burglarizing his..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Duty Free

Around the world in 77 years in this tale of new ambition in old age

"...Boston (for reasons best left for the viewer). As Duty Free opens, she has unexpectedly lost her Head-of-Housekeeping position..."

May 7, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Acevedo Fires Officer in Connection With Off-Duty Employment Incident

Second APD officer fired this week

"...memo, 6-year veteran Officer Blayne Williams was working an off-duty security job at the Hyatt Hotel on Barton Springs..."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

WilCo D.A.: Duty Upsets Bradley

Incumbent unseated by opponent whose campaign emphasized his role in the Morton case

"...With a decisive 10-point spread, William­son County Attorney Jana Duty pulled off an upset in the Republican primary to..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Jury Duty Scam

Thieves posing as court officer try to steal your identity.

"...Consumer Alert: Jury Duty Scam Just Another Identification Theft Trick The FBI and..."

Oct. 22, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin Mourns Officer Jorge Pastore, Killed While on Duty

SWAT officer was killed responding to hostage situation

"...a tragic weekend in which two officers died off duty, while one officer and three civilians were killed in..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rooting for Duty

Law enforcement groups endorse candidate running against John Bradley

"...tense GOP race for Williamson County District Attorney, Jana Duty, the current WilCo county attorney who is challenging incumbent..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Are Fire Marshals Shirking Their Duty?

Fire experts testify in Willingham wrongful conviction case

"...of course, they are intent on ignoring the so-called "duty to correct," which compels scientists to admit when they've..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

As the D.A. Delays, Michael Ramos' Killers Remain on Duty

The Ramos probe plods on

"...Siegel – all have been placed on paid administrative duty. Beyond the release of their names late on Friday,..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Officers in King Arrest Now on Desk Duty

Footage leads to multiple APD investigations

"...Two APD officers are now on desk duty and being investigated after dashboard video footage of a..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

It's a Citizen's Duty to Stay Informed

"...the radar for an American story. It's a citizen's duty in a democracy to stay informed but we get..."

Aug. 18, 2003 Postmarks

ACL Interview: Soul Drummer with a Tender Falsetto, Aaron Frazer Pulls Double Duty at the Fest

Dan Auerbach collaborator will drum for Durand Jones & the Indications before taking the mic for a solo set

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Paul Soileau’s Double Duty

With a new show for Rebecca Havemeyer and a new album by Christeene, is the busy performer having an identity crisis?

June 1, 2018 Arts Feature by Kirk Lynn

Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty

In this Hindi film, a military officer hunts terrorists.

June 6, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Officer Killed in Line of Duty

First Austin Police Officer killed since 2004

April 6, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Page Two: Reporting for Duty

Anti-government patriots poised to fix government

Dec. 3, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Jury Duty With the Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast!

Broken budgets, broken pipes and busted cops

Jan. 14, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

House Arrest

APD brass decided they had a problem with Officer Jermaine Hopkins – so they assigned him to stay-at-home duty until they could figure out what to do with him. That was a really bad idea.

"...violations: Responsibility to Know and Comply, and Neglect of Duty. He added that he took "Officer Hopkins' total work..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Attack of the Robocaller!

WilCo Dem county attorney challenger claims attack piece breaks federal law

"...running for Wilco county attorney against Republican incumbent Jana Duty, (and not, as Google assumes, Britney Spear's sister, Jamie..."

Oct. 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

Trying to Avoid Jury Duty?

"...I recently got a notice to report for jury duty. My work and home life are really busy and..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

What happens if I don't show up for jury duty?

"...What happens if I don't show up for jury duty?..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Column by Katherine Howard

Naked City

Every Officer Does His Duty?

"...someone else inside the house to call 911, the off-duty Friar went outside to discover two people burglarizing his..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wreck-It Ralph

"...to others: Initially, it’s the bug-infested, first-person shooter Hero's Duty – a mash-up of Call of Duty, Gears of..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Common Law

The Nuts & Bolts of Jury Duty

"...You've been summoned for jury duty. Your first reaction was an unsuccessful attempt to avoid..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Is there a legal duty to help others?

"...of us would agree that you have a moral duty to help a person in need if possible, as..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Speed

Action. Action. Action. More Action.

"...of terror ?before it's too late.? Impressive firegags galore, heavy-duty body count, several genuinely hair-raising, edge-of-your-seat near-misses, and De..."

June 10, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fired for Trying to Score Freebies

APD chief says lying will get you nowhere

"...Officer Frank Corpus who Acevedo says lied about his off-duty employment at a local movie theater in order to..."

May 31, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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