Austin Real Estate Developer Nate Paul’s Arrest, What We Know So Far

A.G. Ken Paxton's attorney suspects Paul's arrest is connected

"...Paxton in 2020, Paxton agreed to a $3.3 million settlement to get out of it, Paxton asked the Texas..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Texas A.G. Paxton’s Trumpian Antics Led to Impeachment

Sealing his fate

"...that, but for Paxton's own request for a taxpayer-funded settlement over his wrongful conduct, Paxton would not be facing..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...scene and you’ll likely walk off with half the settlement. Valley-originating Texan John Dell spun off the cumbia side..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The Pro-Cop Breadcrumbs Our City Manager Has Been Dropping All Along

Just a few times Spencer Cronk showed us he puts police first

"...just one day earlier, Council authorized an $8 million settlement with Justin Howell, one of the people most gravely..."

Feb. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

No immunity for killer cop

"...would allow the lawsuit to proceed to trial or settlement. Qualified immunity is a legal principle that protects government..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Jingle All the Way to a Settlement: Former South Lamar Alamo Drafthouse employee Simon Ingrand recently..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature

Austin Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

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

"...will allow the lawsuit to proceed to trial or settlement, pending the outcome of an appeal to the Fifth..."

Dec. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...of that money could be used in a negotiated settlement with LCRA."..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Settles One APD Brutality Case, Hit With Another

Taxpayers' tally in Eighth Street shooting cases now tops $16 million

"...Oct. 27, City Coun­cil agreed to a $1.75 million settlement for Joe Herrera, a U.S. Army veteran shot in..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Overdose Reversal Training Brings Supplies, Education to Texas State University

To serve and inject

"...and inventory are coming from the $26 billion multistate settlement with four opioid makers and marketers, to be paid..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Preview: More Eighth Street Cash, More VMU Talk

Beanbag rounds, babies, and buildings on the agenda

"...public hearings. But first, Council will vote on a settlement for Christen Warkoczewski, the wildlife biologist fired upon by..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...the Eighth Street survivors, but there are many more settlements to come in at least a dozen other lawsuits..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Stunning $67M Verdict in APD Shooting Case

Landon Nobles verdict largest sum awarded in a police excessive-force case in Austin

"...a police excessive force case was a $3.25 million settlement in 2017 with Ketty Sully, the mother of 17-year-old..."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Funds “One-Stop Shop” to Help Former Prisoners

A relatively light agenda approved notable items related to the criminal justice system

"...Coun­cil also approved a $2.25 million settlement in a federal lawsuit filed by the parents of..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Settlement for Survivors: The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature

Paxton Emerges From Seclusion, Faces Senate Skeptics

Embattled Texas Attorney General appeared Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee

"...and Co. as part of the multiheaded, enormous opioid settlement? (Huffman had to inform Paxton's new No. 2, Brett..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...Edwards believes the lawsuits are necessary but hopes their settlement won't be the end of the story. He wants..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rates Hike Irregularity

"...next 5 years. This took place at a virtual settlement hearing of a gas rate case before the Texas..."

June 12, 2020 Postmarks

Student Settles With Scottish Rite Dormitory

Private dorm had been accused of discriminatory behavior against queer resident

"...UT student Kaj Baker has reached a settlement with the private, all-women's Scottish Rite Dormitory. Last November,..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Voter Purge Effort Ends

State agrees to legal settlement; on the hook for $450K

"...review, the state has backed down, agreeing to a settlement in the consolidated case (LULAC v Whitley), and will..."

April 26, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...sure what they made of his handwriting, but his settlement agreement (like others) acknowledges fairly casual use of email..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...still see, but even with all the signs of settlement and engineering on Waller and Shoal creeks in the..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: Pecos National Historic Site

Travel tips for the Land of Enchantment

"...B. Johnson established the site of the Native American settlement as a national historic site in 1965. The park..."

Oct. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: San Felipe de Austin Historic Site

Original Texas capital returns through new museum

"...F. Austin established his headquarters for his colony. The settlement became the social, economic, and political capital for the..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines

"...Second Amendment Settlement: Cody Wilson and his homemade firearm factory Defense Distributed..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature

Headlines

"...Breaion King Settlement: The city has reached a tentative settlement agreement with..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature

Council: In the Shadow of the Dome

When "Austin values" clash with state Republican control?

"...until Feb. 15. One of those is the proposed settlement agreement covering the Champion Tract 3 development on City..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

OSHA Cites Coreslab for Worker Death

Company cited for two violations, totaling $25,868

"...will end up paying much less via an informal settlement with the agency, as it has in the past...."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

Construction Worker’s Death Headed to Court?

Site details indicate "very serious blunders"

"...meeting, or what (if anything) she was offered in settlement dollars. But whatever happened, it has convinced her that..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

CodeNEXT Marches On

City Council extends consultant contract, maintains timeline

"...• Dear Landlord: Council approved a settlement of the city’s dispute with the owners of the..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

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