Rape Survivor Wins in Civil Court

After plea deal, defendant hit with $2 million in damages

"...The case is not over yet. A sanctions hearing is set for Jan. 22, during which Kribs'..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...and his lawyer Michael Wynne a $232,000 pile of sanctions from District Judge Jan Soifer...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

By Mail or In Person, the July 14 Election Is Looming

Masks encouraged, distancing required; 25,000 mail ballots sent

"...about Attorney General Ken Paxton's reiterated threats of "criminal sanctions" against any voter (or election official) who cites "disability"..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Supreme Court Puts Vote-by-Mail on Hold

Court stays expansion of “disability” voting – Ken Paxton celebrates

"...all county election officials and county judges threatened “criminal sanctions” against anyone advising that voting by mail is an..."

May 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

"...complaint refers to the AG’s repeated threats of “criminal sanctions” against election officials who counsel voters to apply for..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July Elections?

State, local officials at odds over how people qualify

"...defined "physical condition" constituting a "disability." Paxton threatened "criminal sanctions" as well for any election official advising such a..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?

Legal battle clouds election planning timeline

"...defined “physical condition” constituting a “disability.” Paxton threatened “criminal sanctions” as well for any election official advising such a..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Confront, Not Blame

"...to fund the WHO, to work to ease crippling sanctions against Iran, and to divert some of the DoD's..."

April 19, 2020 Postmarks

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...your support for the BDS, the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement...."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

University of Texas Pledges a Harder Line on Sexual Misconduct

UT Pres Fenves: "If a faculty or staff member commits these acts, the consequences will be clear"

"...Party Impacts; and Structural Options to Ensure Consistency of Sanctions," among others...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Will New Policy Reduce the Burden of Cash Bail?

In principle, the order authorizes those accused of most nonviolent offenses to be released on personal bonds

"...written promise to return for court appointments or face sanctions for noncompliance. ("Travis Judges Loosen Misdemeanor Bond Requirements," Feb...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...to withdraw. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced additional sanctions on Iran...."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature

Former Austin Council Candidate Vexes Another Election

Dallas bond held up by Laura Pressley

"..."moot" (upon Casar's reelection in 2016) but reversed financial sanctions imposed upon her on the grounds that her lawsuit..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Luv Doc: He Doesn't Fish

There is no legitimate excuse for racism, sexism, or supporting our demonstrably imbecilic president

"...Credit to you for being a good husband and..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...in 16 other states, forces universities to "establish disciplinary sanctions for students, student organizations, or faculty who unduly interfere..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: State Seeks Death Date for Rodney Reed

Defense attorneys fire back, ask court to strike state’s motion

"...rights." His lawyers further ask the court to impose sanctions on the prosecutors. In comments to the Statesman (which..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Federal Judge to Texas: No, You Can't Bar Government Contractors From Boycotting Israel

"...2017 measure, which targets the international "boycott, divestment and sanctions" (BDS) movement aimed at pressuring the Israeli ­government...."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bills Filed to Limit Authority of Texas Medical Board

Van Boven case inspires lawmakers to push for more oversight

"...glancingly discussed, but Zedler said of the doctor's NPDB sanctions listing, "Nobody but the TMB believes that it should..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...lobbyists); review and investigate all complaints; and impose appropriate sanctions. The catchall commission would also offer a report every..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Van Boven Fallout Continues

While appeals proceed, Baylor professor campaigns to save SOAH

"...right to a fair hearing before state agencies seeking sanctions against them. In the Texas Tribune Aug. 8, Beal..."

Jan. 10, 2019 News Post by Michael King

MASS Gallery's "Staycation: thresholds"

The gallery's first exhibit in its new home invites viewers into the private self and into the stretching of one's limits

"...terrible ... that body of psychic custom and public sanctions that draws a vague boundary between what is emotionally..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Van Boven Heads Back to Court

Texas Medical Board still won't wipe exonerated doctor's record clean

"...(outside their authority) in continuing to insist on citing sanctions in the NPDB that no longer exist. Health care..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...courts have rejected those claims as “frivolous” and imposed sanctions upon Pressley and her lawyers. Her appeal remains pending..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...plan to come into attainment, it could face federal sanctions, including loss of highway funds and more costly and..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Never-Ending Election Contest

Pressley v. Casar still pending before Supreme Court

"...not only rejected her arguments, but issued cumulative financial sanctions for frivolous pleadings made in "bad faith."..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Beyond Fire and Fury

Trump's White House follies obscure a deeper trail of corruption

"...the electoral transition, allegedly discussing removal of Ukraine-related economic sanctions against Russia. (Flynn was fired, ostensibly for lying to..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Column by Michael King

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress

After flood of allegations, House and Senate pressed to revise rules

"...Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code) and monetary sanctions for sexual harassment. And both lawmakers say the updated..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Luv Doc: Giving Thanks

The Luv Doc is not not conned by the deluded nostalgics who claim that turkey is their favorite meat

"...1) That the president hasn't yet declared martial law..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Adam Reposa on Ice

Sentenced to six months in jail for direct contempt, city’s DWI king meets stalemate in state courts

"...a June 20 hearing on the state's motion on sanctions for what it considered a frivolous motion to recuse..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Luv Doc

Leave the milk in the refrigerator

"...My girlfriend is always trying to freeze me out..."

July 7, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

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