Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...opens a door for Sen. John Cornyn. Cornyn told reporters Wednesday that he wouldn’t announce a bid for leader..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...to bring every instance of police brutality before a grand jury so that members of the Travis County community..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Family of Alex Gonzales Jr., Killed by Austin Police Officers, Files Complaint

They claim officer provided false or misleading testimony

"...portions of the testimony that reference the internal affairs report, which is protected under the “G file,” which protects..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...attorneys on either side, but also to how the jury responds...."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Will Soon Pay the Price for Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl

APD misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million over 10 years

"...Next week, it seems Council will agree to another injury-related payment...."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...consideration). In a statement reflecting both his own astonishing grandiosity and the bottomless credulity of the current base of..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

"...lack probable cause, and involve unlawful manipulation of the grand jury,” as characterized by the State of Texas in..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...pressured to act. Still, his choice to overrule the jury shocked many, particularly those in the criminal justice system...."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...Ken Ervin stood before a group of reporters this past February, fellow attorney Doug O'Connell at his..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD and City Hall Try to Get Their Eighth Street Protest Stories Straight

Cops in trouble?

"...far, with more to come – and a special grand jury's indictments of 19 officers, each on two counts..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...happened here on Oct. 11 comes from an arrest report released by the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office 10 days..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

What Happened After Last Summer's Black Lives Matter Protests? APD Won't Say.

City doesn't want to make after-action report reviewing APD's response public

"...Police Department has completed "several drafts" of an after-action report reviewing the department's response to last summer's Black Lives..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Reform Follows Dysfunction

José Garza and Delia Garza didn't get elected by accident. The cops' own lies show us why.

"...odor of mendacity. We can smell it. As we report here, Travis County's top prosecutors – District Attorney José..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

APD Releases Incident Video of Gonzales Shooting

Escalating quickly

"..."other than to say they differ from what's been reported."..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars

Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place

"...ground in the video, was later "no-billed" by the grand jury...."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Chris Taylor has been indicted by a Travis County grand jury for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature

Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors

D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice

"...victims of interpersonal violence and complex trauma know that reporting their abuse or harm will not mean they are..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

APD Kills Again

Driver fatally wounded after alleged road rage incident

"...yet to provide information needed to finalize the autopsy report. An independent autopsy could help establish if Gonzales had..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Brenda Ramos Sues City Over Son’s Killing

Lawsuit argues killing was "a direct result of the racism that has permeated policing in Austin"

"...of the Hendler Flores law firm, asks for a jury trial and damages for the loss of her only..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Ten Defining Moments of Austin's Intense Year of Police-Community Conflict

We Fought the Law

"...1) April 22: Tatum Report Paints Bleak Picture Prompted by controversy that arose at..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

UPDATED: Seven more likely to face prosecution in May incidents

"...are expected to face criminal prosecution through the Special Grand Jury process for their actions against protesters who took..."

Dec. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

AISD Hears Loud and Clear: No Cops in Schools

Austinites call for schools to defund its police, too

"...Over the past month, protesters nationwide have rallied for..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Aaricka Washington

A Tidal Wave of People Batter the Foundations of Austin’s Structural Racism

Thousands took to Downtown and Eastside streets to say, emphatically, that Black Lives Matter

"...the State Capitol and back featured no arrests, no reports of serious injury, and no apparent use of force..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

APD Holds Back Info on Officer-Involved Shooting as Union Plays Hardball

Justice delayed for Michael Ramos

"...or didn't find in the vehicle," Manley said to reporters on Monday, "that may have influenced statements from other..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ken Paxton Blocks Payment to Formerly Incarcerated Man Declared Innocent

Declared innocent, Alfred Dewayne Brown has appealed for compensation due to unjust imprisonment

"...of Paxton's private letter to Hegar – Houston Chronicle reporter Keri Blak­in­ger acquired a copy and reported on its..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Sessions Served: National sources report former GOP Congressman Pete Sessions – who recently announced..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...career as a public defender in Del Rio (Texas RioGrande Legal Aid) and subsequently played the same role in..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Grand Jury No-Bills Chantal Eldridge

Avoids indictment over alleged sexual assault of minor in 2006

"...A Travis County Grand Jury declined to indict Chantal Eldridge this afternoon. Eldridge,..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...Eldridge Case Continues: The States­man reported on Tuesday that Chantal Eldridge's sexual assault case should..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature

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