'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...between herself and Tovo on several issues: water resources, public safety, and land use, among other things. That's where..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: City Slights

In our civic dialogue, grace and respect have all but disappeared

"...One's heart should go out to any public servant trying to do his or her job in..."

July 20, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

"...local residents, to get "critical information out to the public" in a timely manner, according to a TCSO press..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...26 on one count of "aggravated theft by a public servant," a first-degree felony, and one count of "aggravated..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Maspero: Drinking, Whizzing, Barking

The Williamson County sheriff is accused of a slew of embarrassing transgressions

"...from office. In just under a month, Taylor's peace-officer-staffed public integrity task force interviewed 125 witnesses -- some more..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Texans for Public Justice criticizes a longstanding recruitment practice of big law firms -- paying hiring bonuses and other benefits to Supreme Court clerks who agree to join the firms after their clerkships.

"...staff attorney of the judicial reform group Texans for Public Justice, who has indeed been telling anyone who will..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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

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

"...officer faced: two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant, a first-degree felony punishable by five years to..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Lehmberg's Scarlet Letter

County Attorney Escamilla has disgraced his office

"...toward arresting officers and at the jail was a public embarrassment, for which she quickly pleaded guilty, served her..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...When Travis Co. Judge Bill Aleshire left public office in 1998, few people believed that the county's..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...cram session on the (largely dismal) state of local public health care. See "Newborn District Takes Its First Steps"...."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...fulfill mercy." The other is a party man, a Republican party man -- and the chairman of one of..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Investigation Into APD Commander Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Civilian Employee Is Locked Away in Confidential File

G file allows for the secrecy because commander resigned

"...the fact that little information about the investigation is public...."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...in the system and finds it inconceivable that any public servant – or anyone, period – would refuse to..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Cold as ICE

For Trump, ICE, and Abbott, tyranny and dishonesty go hand-in-hand

"..."request" as an obligation. Hamil­ton was otherwise a solid public servant, but he foundered against increasing public pressure not..."

March 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Lehmberg Case Opportunity to Practice Grace

"...law. By definition, those with the motivation to become public figures must accept that they are held to a..."

April 30, 2013 Postmarks

Page Two: Critical Grasp

Civil disobedience and free speech are cut from the same unalienable cloth

"...the letters neither authored nor edited by staff, the publication the letters are in is legally responsible for their..."

July 18, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Mansion Fire Fallout

DPS head Col. Tommy Davis steps down; meanwhile, Texas first lady Anita Perry steps up to raise funds for restoration

"...last Friday as head of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Pressure had already been mounting on the DPS..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Unsuspended Judgments

Battle lines drawn over the police shooting of Kevin Brown

"...has fueled rumors, accusations, and speculations that now dominate public discussion about the shooting – suggesting it's impossible to..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...quick transportation. It's great that Katie Larsen can use public transit to travel from her home to work in..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...support replacing the outdated City Coliseum with an up-to-date public events facility to house groups that can't afford or..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Todd on Todos

"...AC: Are you using your public position to create future business opportunities for yourself and..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Remembering Carole Keeton: Longtime public servant Carole Keeton died last week at the age..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

"..."Great Austin Matriarchy" and mentor to countless women in public life, died the following day, Dec. 26, after several..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Protesters Stage Sit-in at Governor's Office to Oppose Sanctuary Cities Bill

Activists won't move until Abbott vetoes "racist" bill

"...UPDATE: Texas Department of Public Safety officers handcuffed then released at least 18 activists,..."

May 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements

"...appears to be in lower-turnout districts, and the only public poll available suggests his opponent Steve Adler is far..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Barrientos Declines to Run

Retired Austin state senator says he'll support Eckhardt

"...by "many – I said many, not all – public officials." He said that he often receives calls from..."

Feb. 20, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Creationist McLeroy Booted From SBOE Chair

Senate Dems successfully block Perry's nomination

"...Senate. The vote was along party lines: All 19 Republicans supported McLeroy, 11 Democrats voted against, and Democrat Eddie..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Whacked-Out System

Inmate's lawsuit focuses on secret and unreasonable Texas paroles

"...him an additional criminal charge of "assault on a public servant." Gross accepted a plea bargain: He'd admit guilt..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

Cleaning Up Congressional Corruption; and The Blockhead in Charge of Whistle-blower Protection

"...put forth his "Contract with America," pledging that if Republicans took power they'd tidy up the place spick-and-span, turning..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Local Landfill Got Trashed by Garbage Giant, Jury Rules

Texas Disposal Systems wins its long-running defamation suit against Waste Management Inc. -- but isn't awarded damages.

"...TDSL millions of dollars and jeopardized its standing among public officials in both cities and among Austin's environmental community...."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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