Austin Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

Judge’s order allows case against officer, city to proceed

"...Michael Ramos in 2020 will not be protected by qualified immunity in the civil suit filed against him after..."

Dec. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

No immunity for killer cop

"...Michael Ramos in 2020 will not be protected by qualified immunity in the civil suit filed against him, after..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It All Comes Down to Well-Qualified Teachers

"...important factor in adequately preparing students for college – well-qualified teachers. Schools serving poor and minority students have far..."

Feb. 8, 2005 Postmarks

Julieta

Almodóvar tracks the stages of a woman's life

"...the heyday of the Hollywood studio, Julieta would have qualified as a “woman’s picture,” a female-centric melodrama with weepy..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Interstellar

Majesty and mawkishness combine in Christopher Nolan's film about humans' last-ditch attempt to find a habitable planet in another galaxy.

"...of Interstellar, baggy and beautiful in ragged measures, comes qualified: Its science-y info-dumps sound so serious one suspects they’re..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Medi-Pot Patients Win Again

California judges say medi-pot laws don't conflict with federal pot prohibition

"...marijuana law requiring counties to issue identification cards for qualified medi-pot patients does not conflict with federal pot prohibition,..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Not One Less

"...his dying mother, the village mayor appoints the most qualified person he can find to substitute teach -- a..."

March 31, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Perfect Candidate

"...more concerned with selling a candidate than electing the best-qualified individual...."

Oct. 11, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Young Poisoner's Handbook

"...you ought to be giggling or gagging, and that qualified indecision only makes the tension that much more palpable...."

April 19, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

California Judges Overturn Medi-Pot Restriction

Ruling backs patients' possession rights

"...set a limit on the amount of marijuana a qualified medi-pot patient may possess under the state's Compassionate Use..."

Jan. 21, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Judge: Medi-Pot Law Not in Conflict With Federal Prohibition

"...CUA declassifies the possession and use of marijuana by qualified medi-pot patients as a crime only under state law..."

Nov. 22, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...can inspire kids to learn, one that is highly qualified in both subject matter and teaching methods. But in..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...time around. Siegel does face stronger primary opposition from qualified newcomers, civil attorney Shannon Hutcheson and primary care doctor..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...incumbent Phil Johnson in November, Democratic voters have two well-qualified jurists to choose from: Galveston Co. District Judge Susan..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

To Your Health

Qualified and unqualified health claims

"...Q. The FDA recently allowed a "qualified health claim" for foods containing EPA and DHA. Does..."

May 27, 2005 Column

Parks, Wildlife, and Racism

Wardens recount longstanding, institutional discrimination against African-Americans at TP&W

"...am confident he will continue our work to recruit qualified diverse applicants to consider a career as a State..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

The Color of Fire

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

"...validity, a direct job relationship, and to seek highly qualified candidates while minimizing adverse impact." That flexibility means the..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Pity the Family-Planning Clinic

Budget rider targets specific family-planning operations

"...diverting $10 million in funds to first fund federally qualified health centers, which provide a number of other primary..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...in his 2006 bid, is by far the most qualified candidate to face commission Chair Michael Williams in November...."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...we discover that previously unfamiliar candidates might be well qualified to take office. But like every voter on the..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

City Council Prepares to Send Charter Amendments to Voters

Changes to petition elections coming to your ballot

"...need to gather signatures from 5% of the city’s qualified voters or 20,000 voters, whichever is smaller. Given our..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: The Circus Returns to Town

Final-day filings bump up the list of wannabe Council candidates

"...while there are solid (by which I mean fully qualified) candidates in every race, several races are filled out..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Managing Secrets

Council's search for city manager may be confidential ... or not

"...I am wanting the most qualified person for the City of Austin with no preference..."

April 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

"...are undeniably small, and our recommendation of Pool is qualified by substantial enthusiasm for her opponent...."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...vote in Republican primaries – then Davis is supremely qualified. She has mounted not one, but two filibusters (education..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...City Hall, and that he is the candidate most qualified to provide it. Lately, he's taken to describing Adler's..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...million in funds per year was designated for "federally qualified health centers" (one-stop medical shops for the uninsured); next..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

10-1: If It Ain't Baroque, Let's Fix It

Strict requirements may yield a small, homogenous pile of applicants

"...just shy of 26,000 Austin residents would be automatically disqualified from service because they live in areas of the..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Sanya Richards Finally Wins the Big One

Ex-Longhorn takes world championship in Berlin

"...competes for the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, qualified for the semifinals of the men's 200 meters. *..."

Aug. 18, 2009 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

Pregnant Pause

Anti-abortion group is poised to siphon big chunk of indigent health-care funds

"...biennium from the family-planning budget to first fund "federally qualified health centers." While the idea behind the move –..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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