Raw Paw’s Chris Dock Talks About the Fire that Destroyed Their HQ

Local arts collective devastated by flames as the year begins

"...story here a few years ago – and the Fire Marshal (Deputy Tate Markey, in the lead) is currently..."

Jan. 8, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Where's the Fire?

Live Music Venues vs. the Fire Marshal

"...way to cause a panic in Austin than yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theatre: Try yelling "Fire Marshal!" in..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

The Color of Fire

The Austin Fire Department is making another attempt at staff diversity – will it do any better this time?

"...were actually related to legitimate matters in the Austin Fire Department. Over the testy objections (public and private) of..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

After the (SXSW) Party: Where's the Fire?

Party shutdowns unleash backlash against SXSW

"...March 15 SXSW afterparty, at around 12:30am, an Austin Fire Department marshal showed up and shut down the fun...."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Are Fire Marshals Shirking Their Duty?

Fire experts testify in Willingham wrongful conviction case

"...In court testimony last week, two nationally recognized fire-science experts roundly discredited evidence that sent Cameron Todd Willingham..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Who to Blame for Faulty Fire Science?

Will Forensic Science Commission let Fire Marshal's Office off the hook for flawed science?

"...of the state's Forensic Science Commission have concluded that fire investigators relied on flawed and outdated science when they..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fire Marshals Stand by Original Arson Report

Forensic Science Commission to make final decision on whether faulty science was used in Willingham investigation

"...The Texas Fire Marshal's Office is sticking to its story that arson..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...this, half of Travis County is classified under high wildfire risk. Despite this Tuesday's much-needed storm, the county has..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Fire Down Below

"...around, Seagal plays Jack Taggart, an Environmental Protection Agency marshal sent to investigate reports of illegal toxic waste dumping..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Fire Officials Urged to Revisit Old Cases

Forensic Science Commission nears close of Willingham investigation

"...of the Texas Forensic Science Commission are urging state fire officials to develop standards to review old cases, based..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mansion Fire Leaves Burning Questions

Who was that guy in the cargo pants? And why wasn't he stopped?

"...In the investigation of the Governor's Man­sion fire, there are more questions than answers. About the only..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Wildfire Watch

Cooler temps come with risks

"...and desperation) since Labor Day, but the Travis County Fire Marshal's Office wants to warn Austinites of the danger..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

UPDATED: The Latest From West

Texas D.P.S. confirms fourteen deaths

"...Chemical Safety Board, the federal A.T.F., and the Texas Fire Marshal on the scene...."

April 19, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Enchanted and PACE, Not Enchanted Vs. PACE

PACE spokesman calls to calm the flames of outrage about Enchanted Forest

"...Smith of the Prevention Divisions, who is also assistant fire marshal and PACE spokesman, just called Newsdesk to say..."

July 24, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A.G. Ruling on Arson Probe Is 'Just Weird'

Decision hog-ties commission's role in Willingham case

"...any final conclusion, the years-long investigation into the questionable fire science used to convict and execute Camer­on Todd Willingham..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Forensics: Politics vs. Justice

The Forensic Science Commission does what it can under A.G.'s limitations

"...to draw a formal conclusion about whether the State Fire Marshal's Office engaged in negligence or misconduct in investigating..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bewitched

Nightmare Factory's doors remain padlocked after argument about safety codes, Fire Department jurisdictions, and water systems

"...doors remain padlocked after an argument about safety codes, fire department jurisdictions, and water systems...."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Long-Awaited Testimony Rejects Arson Conclusion

Forensic Science Commission hears expert testimony on Willingham fire investigation

"...Fire science expert Craig Beyler told the state's Forensic Science..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge To Review Willingham Case

Baird sets hearing for Oct. 6-7

"...Willingham was executed in 2004 in connection with a fire in his home in Corsicana that claimed the lives..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...level of communication and cooperation between Austin's police, emergency, fire, transportation, solid waste disposal, and energy leaders, not one..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW wristbands go on sale with the news that Dr. Demento will be attending this year's festival. Also, the passing of the Victory Grill's Johnny Holmes, and the expansion of Emo's.

"...for the party itself at this point, since the Fire Marshal was tipped off about the location and paid..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Commission Jerks Bradley's Chain

Chairman loses bid to close arson case on Cameron Todd Willingham

"...1991 deaths of his three children in a house fire in Corsicana. Willingham protested his innocence until his death,..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dancing About Architecture

Exit, Stage Left

"...but Stockton says he's got several irons in the fire. For the time being, Stockton will begin putting on..."

June 25, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Accident or Arson?

The Islamic Center of Travis County burned down just months before it was set to open

"...down to the ground early Saturday morning. Lake Travis Fire and Rescue crews showed up to the under-construction Islamic..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ecopocalypse Is Here

Are you scared of this postapocalyptic Austin?

"...Foodtopia to standing there and walking us through the fire department stuff, [and he] made it possible for us..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Bottle Rockets on a Drought-Stricken July Fourth Weekend

Fire marshal, retailers agree to voluntary restrictions

"...fins or rudders" will not be sold on local fireworks stands during this Independence Day season, due to Travis..."

June 27, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Baird To Rule on Recusal From Willingham Hearing

Willingham family seeks posthumous declaration of innocence

"...case has been plagued with questions regarding whether the fire-science used to convict him was flawed and outdated. To..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Bottle Rockets on a Too-Dry July 4 Weekend

Voluntary agreement stops sales of "rockets and missiles"

"...fins or rudders" will not be sold on local fireworks stands during this Independence Day season, due to Travis..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Faster Than Sound: Spider House Ballroom Will Cease Live Entertainment

Longtime local venue converts to arcade bar following co-owner misconduct allegations, code violations, and artist payment delays

"...have been more recent visits from representatives of the Fire Marshal's Office. A public information request for records of..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Austin Record Label Rendezvous

The Austin Record Label Flea Market bands together local imprints, while County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt tries to scatter mass gatherings such as Levitation

"...permitting by funneling all mass gathering applications through the Fire Marshal's Office. It also imposes earlier sound curfews that..."

June 19, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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