Charlotte Gray

"...in the trenches. She enlists in the Special Operations Executive (SOE), a real-life elite organization devoted to sabotage efforts..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...politicos: creating a "strong mayor" with many of the executive duties, such as hiring and firing the police chief,..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Back to School: Local health authorities can't issue orders closing schools as a preventive measure against COVID-19, according..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature

Hopkins Loses Appeal

Former APD officer’s termination was lawful, appeal examiner finds

"...2014, for a lengthy breakdown of Hopkins’ battle against executive brass.)..."

Sept. 16, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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.

"...what he considered an "intimidating" email sent by the executive team. During that time, he also accused Ely Reyes..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Letters at 3AM

Three fronts of transformative change in U.S. society: the allowance of Christian proselytizing in the U.S. Air Force Academy, Halliburton's receipt of government contracts to build detention centers for Homeland Security, and the rise of the Latino electorate

"...Force." This was accomplished by "a little-noticed holiday week executive order from President Bush ... [moving] to near the..."

April 28, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

County Attorney's Office: Welcome Back, Mack?

A former assistant county attorney may soon be re-employed by the county, despite a DWI charge.

"...office's attorneys, allowing the civil attorneys (who handle protective orders) and the criminal attorneys (who handle misdemeanor assaults) to..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...July: U.S. District Judge Lucius D. Bunton III orders Interior Sec. Bruce Babbitt to decide by Aug. 30..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

The Common Law

Are COVID masks still legally required?

"...– it's difficult to track all of the mask orders and know the exact status on a regular basis...."

Aug. 6, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Selling Pre-Packaged Foods Could Qualify Some Austin Bars to Reopen as Restaurants

"Creative things will happen" as Austin remains in Stage 3 phase

"...Bars have been shut down since June 26, via executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott, while restaurants have been..."

Aug. 29, 2020 Food Post by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...seriously my sworn obligations to maintain the confidentiality of executive session topics, confidential documents, and to comply with court..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...had been on his knees, hands raised, following officers' orders. In October, SMPD began an investigation into Hartman's seeming..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...have been cleared of wrongdoing by IA. Just Following Orders..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

New Police Chief Sends Signal With Stiff Discipline

Two officers suspended after police use stun gun on handcuffed suspect

"...outright – for not following Austin Police Department standing orders that require officers to intercede when they observe their..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Bao'd Up Co-Founders Talk Mulan and the Special Appeal of Bao

Celebrate the live-action release with a family movie meal

"...was definitely enjoyed by Mulan in her time," said executive chef Ting Li. "At Bao'd Up, we focus on..."

Sept. 3, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...Gov. Greg Abbott stopped the ride, handing down an executive order on June 26 ceasing operation of all bars..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...of data to confirm no flare-up of COVID-19.” The executive order eliminates the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for individuals..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Council Passes COVID-19 Relief Package Amid Pushback on Building Ban

City Hall is here to help

"...Many of those Austinites work in construction, which is..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...conditions of confinement only worsen,” said Claudia Muñoz, acting executive co-director at Grassroots Leadership...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Do Not Resuscitate

The Texas Lege, back from the dead

"...The new target is "do not resuscitate" orders, the mechanisms whereby doctors will withhold extreme measures, such..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ICE Raid in Austin?

Federal immigration agency rumored to be in town for roundup

"...The threat of increased enforcement follows an immigration ban executive order issued last Friday by President Donald Trump and..."

Feb. 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Food-o-File

Austin's newest culinary hot spot

"...providing services to low-income individuals, is once again taking orders for tamales that are perfect for family gatherings and..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Eastside Partner Search Narrows To Two Contenders

Johns Hopkins and American Institutes for Research are top candidates

"...a contingency plan if he rejects the partner­ship and orders the campus closed. How­ever, the seemingly simple request came..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Parks, Wildlife, and Racism

Wardens recount longstanding, institutional discrimination against African-Americans at TP&W

"...racial discrimination. "We can, must, and will do better," Executive Director Carter Smith told the Chronicle. But according to..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Yassine Money Laundering Trial Set For Oct. 1

Judge denies bond as co-defendant skips bail

"...brothers Mohammed Ali (Steve) and Hadi Ali, and Mike's executive assistant Marisse Marthe Ruales were back in court today,..."

May 2, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lights! Camera! Cooking!

Design of the new Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane kitchen is one key to the success of the entertainment brand

"...ingredients for the meal. Bullington was promoted to corporate executive chef in 2010, tasked with overseeing the development of..."

March 23, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Sweets and Meals for the Holidays

Stuff your piehole … with pie, obviously

"...spirits, cakes, cookies, muffins, and pies online, and place orders for pre-Thanksgiving pickup. Pies Around Central Texas..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Locations, ownership, and staff of local restaurants get shaken up

"...on the Bend (3509 RR 620 N., 266-1369, www.hudsonsonthebend.com). Executive Chef Robert Rhoades and his wife, Vanessa, are leaving..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...good ACPP office accomplishments under regional/communitywide collaboration, they're several orders of magnitude less than what's needed or was envisioned..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

TCEQ can't agree on punishing profitable polluters

"...meeting. Commissioner Larry Soward, with the backing of TCEQ Executive Director Glenn Shankle (and more than 500 public comments)..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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