Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...just enough to make the crime a state jail felony -- to the informant, a 47-year-old ex-con from Montgomery..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Shooting Star

"...police arrived. He may have run because he had felony drug warrants out for his arrest, or because he..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by David Holthouse

I Got the Hook-Up

"...New Orleans' answer to Suge Knight -- minus the felony conviction, of course -- is rapper Master P, whose..."

June 5, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

PAC by Popular Demand

Critics Say ALLC's Reforms Won't Stem the Tide of Big Money

"...or negative manner would risk being convicted of a felony and serving jail time...."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...is the second Hays County jailer arrested for a felony in the past two weeks...."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...having last year paid $300,000 to settle several longstanding felony indictments on securities fraud charges. More on the friction..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Texas Tribune reports. The abortion charge is a second-degree felony carrying up to 20 years in prison. A press..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

SXSW Film Review: Arrest the Midwife

Midwives on trial, women’s rights and safety at stake

"...communities” face an unexpected fight: defending their midwives from felony charges. Elaine Epstein’s film is an intimate portrait and..."

March 15, 2025 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...has been charged with injuring an elderly person, a felony. The Texas Tribune reports that Jesse Lutzenberger entered a..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature

The Austin Chronicle’s Annual Halloween Mask: Heeeeeeeeeere’s Kenny!

How to assemble your Ken Paxton mask

"...in 2015, he was indicted on three securities fraud felony charges. In 2016, he was accused of bribery (specifically,..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

The Austin Chronic: How Much Should You Trust the Label on Weed Products?

Experts at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference discuss the reality of lab reports

"...resources, he sets aside misdemeanor amounts and only tests felony quantities of flower – and doesn’t even touch vapes..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...or noncitizens, or unable to vote due to a felony conviction). But of the remaining 60%, a large number..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...ISD’s Chief Financial Officer Eduardo Ramos was arrested on felony insurance fraud charges last week, according to reporting by..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...into the Uvalde County Jail last week on 10 felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child; Gonzales was..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature

Troopers Pursue Criminal Charges Against Journalist Filming Palestine Protest

DPS alleges assault, journalism experts allege suppression

"...didn’t hit an officer.” Initially, Sanchez was charged with felony assault, but DPS withdrew that warrant...."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Tests Program to Provide Legal Defense at Bail Hearings

Stakeholders agree growing Counsel at First Appearance critical

"...with possession of a controlled substance – a third-degree felony – is standing beside his defense attorney. A prosecutor..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will D.A. Garza Be Removed From Office Over Handling of Drug Cases, Nonexistent Abortion Crimes?

Petitioner hopes so, legal experts say it’s unlikely

"...case was dismissed because the plaintiff had a pending felony case in Travis County...."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...with state prosecutors on Monday to resolve the nine-year-old felony fraud charges against him, KUT’s Lauren McGaughy reported. The..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

The Austin Chronic: How Worried Should Cannabis Users Be Over Paxton Suing Austin?

A Q&A with Congressman Greg Casar

"...many legal concerns – an upcoming court date on felony fraud charges, depositions in a separate whistleblower lawsuit, and..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Criminal Capitol Cronies

"...Maybe now they can be charged with committing a felony? I feel very confident in saying the top tier..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Postmarks

Ken Paxton Attacks Austin’s Lenient Marijuana Policy

Critics say it’s a distraction from the A.G.’s legal woes

"...part of a narcotics investigation or involved a violent felony. In 2022, 85% of Austin voters approved a formal..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...we work with are most typically here following serious, felony-level offenses,” he said. “These are not adolescents who have..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Request Denied: Paxton Will Be Questioned Under Oath Despite Delay Tactics

He's still pushing to limit questioning, though

"...including bribery, abuse of office, obstruction of justice, and felony securities fraud, which triggered an impeachment trial. That trial,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

APD Officer Indicted for 2022 Killing of Tech Entrepreneur in South Austin

Daniel Sanchez faces deadly conduct count

"...Wednesday morning for one count of deadly conduct, a felony punishable by two to ten years in prison. Sanchez..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Paxton’s Impeachment Circus Continues Into 2024

Dan Patrick’s denunciation of the House decision to impeach confirms entire trial was tilted in Paxton’s favor

"...justice ... and oh, yeah, those still-pending charges of felony securities fraud...."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...17 of the 21 Austin police officers indicted for felony assault for their actions during 2020 anti-police brutality protests...."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature

D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response

D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department

"...17 of the 21 Austin police officers indicted for felony assault for their actions during 2020 protests that followed..."

Dec. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Martindale Man Who Shot Unarmed Immigrant Found Guilty of Manslaughter

Terry Turner killed Adil Dghoughi south of Austin in 2021

"...be sentenced today. He is convicted of a second-degree felony punishable by two to twenty years in prison and..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

APD Has Been Quietly Planning for the City to Run Its Own Bail Hearings for Arrestees

Why? They say for efficiency’s sake

"...24 hours for a misdemeanor or 48 for a felony. Attorneys and sheriff’s office staff have told the Chronicle..."

Sept. 28, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Breaking: Paxton Acquitted on All Counts

Senators reject impeachment for attorney general

"...Paxton remains under indictment on charges of felony securities fraud (pending for eight years, with a hearing..."

Sept. 16, 2023 News Post by Michael King

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