California Considers Criminal Charges for San Marcos Airline That Flew Migrants for DeSantis

Involuntary transport on behalf of the Florida governor

"..."Human trafficking is not only despicable; it's a felony," Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said in a statement. "Whoever..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

Charging Drug Dealers With Murder Could Increase Overdose Numbers

The scope of the drug-induced homicide law is up to prosecutors’ interpretation

"...Charges under HB 6 are similar to felony murder, which charges the defendant with murder when someone..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sometimes Drugs Are the Right Thing to Do

Prohibition, TX

"...not gender ­affirming testosterone. And of course, it's a felony to prescribe pills that cause a body to eject..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Higher Education: A New Student’s Guide to Cannabis in Austin

The illegal but accessible drug

"...marijuana cases unless quantities are in the "state jail felony" range, which is over a quarter pound. The only..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...the report in misdemeanor cases, and 48 hours in felony cases. If they miss that deadline, the Sheriff's Office..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...You may have heard that it's a state jail felony to own more than six sex toys in this..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Point Austin: A Great Time to Be a Republican

Bryan Slaton, Ken Paxton … and the rest of them

"...and declared, “Hold my beer.” Already under a long-pending felony indictment for securities crimes – still un-adjudicated because of..."

June 30, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial to Include Evidence, Witnesses

Hearsay excuse won’t fly, thanks to Senate-adopted rules

"...Paul was himself charged two weeks ago with eight felony counts of lying to financial institutions...."

June 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Untouchable Status Seems to Fade Amid Scandals

Insiders claim impeachment seems likely

"...Attorney General Ken Paxton has been under investigation for felony crimes for close to a decade, but his political..."

May 24, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Will Texas Reduce Marijuana Penalties?

Keep it class C, Texas

"...amount of cannabis concentrate or extracted oil is a felony, resulting in a minimum jail term of between 180..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Shoot First, Create a Law to Make It Legal Later

Texas bill ensures zero consequences for police who injure people with "less lethal" rounds

"...been preparing to try 19 Austin police officers on felony assault charges for shooting protesters in the head with..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Review: Zach Theatre’s Roe

Revised text of the abortion rights drama proves that timing is everything

"...illegal in Texas, where providing one can be a felony punishable by up to life in prison...."

April 14, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Jailer Who Shot and Killed ER Patient Indicted for Deadly Conduct

Victim’s family’s attorney represented George Floyd’s family

"...his direction has indicted Garcia for Deadly Conduct, a felony. Garcia faces two to ten years in prison if..."

April 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Greg Abbott Threatens to Pardon Daniel Perry After Murder Conviction

Goaded by Tucker Carlson, the governor looks to step in

"...General Ken Paxton – who for years has had felony indictments for securities fraud hanging over his head –..."

April 8, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Officer Indicted for Assault Now Suspended, Not Fired

It’s unclear if or when he’ll return

"...Gaitan are Aggravated Assault by a Public Servant, a felony, and two misdemeanor counts of Official Oppression. They came..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Here's What a New Border Bill Would Do to Texas

"Most dangerous" immigration bill ever takes the stage

"...COVID-19 pandemic – and elevate trespassing charges to a felony and minimum fine of $10,000. Texas has used “trespassing”..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...penalty for voting illegally from a misdemeanor to a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison, as..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the current Texas Legislature would make illegal voting a felony, reversing its downgrade to a misdemeanor in the 2021..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...over ousting top deputies. Paxton also faces an ongoing felony indictment for suspected securities fraud related to his private..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature

Texas Lege Preview: Parties Agree That Fentanyl Sucks

Bipartisan consensus emerges to tackle opioid overdose crisis

"...help from being arrested but doesn't cover those with felony drug charges or those who have called in the..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Lege Preview: The Only Exception in Post-Roe Texas

Legislators wrangle over birth control, rape, and travel

"...ban last session that made providing an abortion a felony – except to save the life of a mother..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Top 10 Austin News Stories of 2022

From worse to bad

"...the Endless 87th Texas Legislature to make it a felony to host a drag queen storytime, or be a..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The “Aid and Abet” Abortion Era Begins

Texas' "trigger law" banning abortion takes effect

"...Texas. On August 25, performing an abortion became a felony, punishable by life in prison, except in the rare..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin at Large: Democracy by Other Means

Contemplating our resistance as Ken Paxton wears out everybody’s welcome

"...and could confirm, because surely Paxton's ticket to (another) felony criminal case was about to be punched any minute,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Aquarium Under Scrutiny Again After PETA Investigation

One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish

"...years, and that Austin authorities should "slap" them with felony cruelty charges. PETA is also calling for the U.S...."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crow Bar Burns; Arson Investigation Continues

Some terrible fires are less accidental than others

"...filed a probable cause affidavit for the charge of Felony 2 Arson.”..."

Sept. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

"...Fred Weber charge Hartman with criminally negligent homicide, a felony punishable by six months to two years in prison..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Plus, votes on the Statesman PUD, 12th Street plans

"...three-minute period if they relate to investigation of a felony, a stolen vehicle, or a missing person case, along..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Preview: Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Advocates call on CMs to just say no to controversial program

"...3-minute period if they relate to investigation of a felony, a stolen vehicle, or a missing-person case, along with..."

Aug. 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Gentrification and Affordability Shapes the District 1 and 3 Races

Never-ending Eastside stories

"...rejected her ballot application due to a 15-year-old nonviolent felony conviction; instead, longtime Holly neighborhood activist Gavino Fernandez, who's..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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