Austin at Large: Not Fixing What’s Broken

Abbott, Patrick engage in disingenuous property tax politics, while Texas suffers

"...actually using this money to do its job and funding all of the parts of state government that are..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Yo Cops! Defund Our Election

Austin Police Association spends big on scheme to screw up civilian oversight

"...tentatively reported a few weeks ago – that Austin's police union was behind a petition drive that has placed..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...between Council and troubled city agencies like the Austin Police Department; and between Council and City Manager Spencer Cronk,..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Donald Trump. Then, in 2019, justice groups helped increase funding to improve Austin's mental health crisis response. Reflective, Not..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Oversight Advocates Cry Foul Over Sketchy Rival Petition Drive

Are the cops behind an apparent election fraud scheme?

"...deceptive petition campaign that could result in a second police oversight ordinance appearing before voters on the May 6,..."

Dec. 1, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Cap Metro Wants Its Pre-Pandemic Groove Back

Everything’s in flux with new ridership, new leadership, new routes

"...and MetroRapid routes. Cap Metro also approved a transit police force, $550 million in funding for electric buses, and..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Progressive Women Rule the South Austin Streets

Ellis takes District 8 as District 5 goes to a run-off

"...Welch, a conservative who ran on "common sense" and police funding, Aaron Velazquez Webman, a recent California transplant with..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Overdose Reversal Training Brings Supplies, Education to Texas State University

To serve and inject

"...United States?" Callie Crow asked the Texas State University Police Department last Thursday at TXST's Round Rock campus, prompting..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...the Chronicle and later posted online. He called the police. [inset-1-right]..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: We Should All Fight for Human Rights in Iran

Although the government has tried to silence the people of Iran by shutting down the internet and suppressing protesters, we can use our collective global voice to speak out

"...Iran a strict dress code is enforced by morality police in all public places. Both men and women are..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Mahsa Monshizadegan

Riotsville, USA

Standout doc about the Sixties explores still relevant lessons in police oppression

"...– one-sided facades facing rows of bleachers – for police from around the country to come and learn new..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...included a global pandemic and a major rupture in police-community relations, during which Council members understandably paid less attention..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fantastic Fest Review: The Antares Paradox

Single-location sci-fi thriller stays in shallow end

"...Guilty, Gustav Möller’s 2018 feature that followed a failing police dispatcher in real-time. Like that film, Tinoco and company..."

Oct. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...the top of the list when the city is funding projects like this; we've been finding private funds, other..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

Council Takes on HealthSouth, Statesman PUD, and More

Council Preview: Is HealthSouth ready to roll?

"...Water Pipeline Renewal Project, vote on accepting state grant funding for police, and look at allowing a fee-in-lieu of..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Public Notice: More Drama in Hays County

Plus APD at City Council, and what’s one man’s trash ...

"...for an I35 extension through Buda connecting SH45." The funding passed on Aug. 30 on a 4-1 vote after..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Required Reading

"...all school teachers, principals, school administrators, security personnel and police officers. She offers several practical ideas for teachers and..."

Sept. 21, 2022 Postmarks

Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...once again postpone a vote on allowing the Austin Police Department to reinstate use of its automated license plate..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Chacon Still Can’t Seal the Deal for License Plate Readers

Privacy, justice advocates oppose surveillance program

"...once again, postpone a vote on allowing the Austin Police Department to reinstate use of its Automated License Plate..."

Sept. 3, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

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

"...have called on City Council to reject the Austin Police Department's request to reinstate its controversial use of automatic..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Narcan Vending Machine Lands Outside Sunrise Navigation Center

The lifesaving medication is free and in high demand

"...State-supplied Narcan usually goes through emergency services channels like police and EMS, but many in the harm reduction community..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Preview: Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Advocates call on CMs to just say no to controversial program

"...have called on City Council to reject the Austin Police Department’s request to reinstate its controversial use of automatic..."

Aug. 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Homelessness and Mobility Top District 5 and 8 Issues

A southwest state of mind

"..."voice of reason" to Council, to advocate for more police funding, further enforcement of the camping ban, and more..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Base Wage Jumps to $20/Hour for Next Fiscal Year

Council approves increase for city workers

"...much of the $7 million is left; if more funding is needed, staff will return to Council with a..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Gentrification and Affordability Shapes the District 1 and 3 Races

Never-ending Eastside stories

"...Weldon wants to reduce wasteful spending and provide more funding for first responders; we were unable to learn much..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets

Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts

"...much of the $7 million is left; if more funding is needed, staff will return to Council with a..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Puts Finishing Touches on New Budget

Every last dollar

"...and against a resolution that could result in Austin police resuming use of controversial automatic license plate reading software..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...city and county to track client care and report funding use to governmental authorities. (Our conversations with Front Steps..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...Somewhere deep in the Austin Police Department's computer database sit the personnel files of each..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Gov. Abbott Says Hell Yes to Probably Violating More People’s Civil Rights

Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in

"...Today Gov. Greg Abbott handled the news that his..."

July 7, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

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