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Think Positive

"...in Austin do I dread an encounter with the police more than I do facing drunken crowds, equipment thieves,..."

May 8, 1998 Column

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...half a century ago, it works. The key to killing Nixon - and finally giving democracy a chance -..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

311 Story in Error

"..."...The 311 club, which the Austin Police department says may have a lax door policy and..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

Savior of the Soul

"...warrior -- the Silver Fox (Kwok) -- intent on killing him and his partner/lover, an exotic James Bondian woman..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Black Bomber

"...-- continues to crumble around him, with fascistic riot police and neo-Nazi thugs beating up and killing everyone who..."

Nov. 3, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...scores of state troopers, assisted by UT and Austin police, were confronting a group of about 200 students on..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: A Startling Last-Minute Claim of Innocence

New evidence emerges in case of man slated for March 8 execution

"...murders, and he has always maintained his innocence. The police examined Gonzales on the day of the crime and..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Accountable to No One

Killing a person for running away and then escaping culpability is indefensible

"...decision by federal Judge Lee Yeakel that former Austin Police Detective Charles Kleinert be granted immunity from state criminal..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Playback: Groping the SXSW Elephant

SXSW Music doesn't just boil down to three power points

"...lot. Proving they've entered into take-no-shit mode, the Austin Police Department arrested Tyler, the Creator at the airport Saturday..."

March 21, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW: Two Dead, 23 Wounded on Red River Street

Police say drunken driver drove through festival barricade

"...have been classified as mild or "walking wounded," Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo told a gaggle of reporters just..."

March 13, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: 501 and 502

After a short break, Texas resumes executions

"...intervene, Quintanilla shot him three times in the chest, killing him. On July 16, Quintanilla is set to become..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Reckless Tactics' ... and the Blowback

Suppressed KeyPoint report charges APD negligence in Sanders shooting

"...investigators asked by the city to review the Austin Police Department Internal Affairs investigation into last year's police shooting..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Officer Fired for Unjustified Use of Deadly Force

Officer Wayne Williamson indefinately suspended for firing his gun several times into a crowded parking lot at a fleeing suspect

"...On Aug. 27, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo indefinitely suspended (read: fired) nine-year veteran..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...you're following me!" – Disgraced former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling, picked up by cops this weekend in New York..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...Instead of directly dealing with this issue, the Austin Police Department misguidedly decided to shut the entire event down,..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Naked City

Testimony concludes in the trial of Robert Springsteen IV, accused of taking part in the infamous "yogurt shop murders."

"...his claim that he was not involved in the killings and that he knew nothing about them. Jurors and..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Travis County jury deadlocked last year over whether Austin police officer Christopher Taylor’s killing of Michael Ramos constituted murder,..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature

George Floyd Attorney Joins Family of Hays County ER Patient Killed by Officer

“They say he was running away – he’s 300 pounds, shackled, with his pants falling down. He ain’t running nowhere.”

"...strong ally as they demand the truth about Wright's killing. Ben Crump, the civil rights attorney who has represented..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Daniel Perry Will Stand Trial for Murder of BLM Protester Garrett Foster

Army sgt. indicted for murder, aggravated assault, deadly conduct

"...BLM supporters have been waiting for the indictment since..."

July 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Army Sergeant Daniel Perry Identified as Garrett Foster's Killer

Attorney's statement says his client acted in self-defense

"...escape or "flee" and "was fully cooperative with the police following the shooting" and since, and urges "the public..."

July 31, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Vortex Becomes Safe Haven for Protesters on Sunday as Part of Call for Theatres to #OpenYourLobby

“Police will not be allowed to enter”

"...“As this is a safe refuge, police will not be allowed to enter,” an announcement on..."

June 5, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Official Oppression

Do APD officers have a pattern of dismissing sexual assaults?

"...In February of 2014, Austin Police Depart­ment Chief Art Acevedo evoked a wave of public..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Two More Executions Set for November

Death row inmates Mario Swain and Ramon Hernandez both lost appeals

"...Police quickly found a lead: 23-year-old Mario Swain, who'd been..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Cisco Story: More Than Meets the Social Media Eye

Campaign for Cisco grows as questions arise about his owner

"...the story of the officer-involved dog shooting. The Austin Police Department has issued a formal apology to Michael Paxton..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

'I Need Rehab Not Discipline'

Ahmede Jabbar Bradley was fatally shot by an APD officer

"...was shot and killed after fleeing from an Austin Police officer who'd pulled him over for what APD Chief..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Walking Dead Marathon, Friday, March 4

Did you miss The Walking Dead the first time? Here's your second chance

"...a sneak peek of AMC’s new original drama, The Killing, will air during The Walking Dead marathon. From writer..."

March 1, 2011 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Double Murder: The Dark Side of Reefer Madness

A dispute over drug money may have led to the recent West Campus murders

"...Austin Police Lt. Mark Spangler says that 19-year-old James Richard "Ricky"..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: No Bill

Grand jury clears APD's Olsen, but questions remain

"...the end of the matter, as both the Austin Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice are proceeding..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The arbitration hearing for former Austin police officer Julie Schroeder began Tuesday. Schroeder seeks reinstatement after..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Lawless Disorder

Top 10 crime and justice stories

"...1) Burn Baby, Burn: Six Austin police officers and four dispatchers were punished for a stream..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

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