The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...and faster – until I'm spit out into street traffic where drivers may wonder why I'm smiling ear to..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

"...announced on Nov. 1, 2020: Hartman would receive a traffic ticket for running a stop sign, a ticket he..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...saw a car parked in his driveway with the headlights off. He went to his bedroom, grabbed a pistol,..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Vision Zero Goals for No Traffic Fatalities Not On the Horizon

City Auditor finds goal unlikely

"...Despite serious efforts made by the city to reduce traffic fatalities, a new report from the city auditor says..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...revenue estimate by nearly $3 billion in July while highlighting economic uncertainty going forward, and the Legislative Budget Board,..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

"Krista Steinke: Good Luck With the Sun" at W&TW

These spectacular images of the sun and sky captured with homemade pinhole cameras reveal more about us than celestial objects

"...of the sun. Using long-exposure and routinely rotated pinhole cameras, she surrenders to the luck of her own crafty..."

June 1, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...the Creek Haus, the Hogges put up motion-activated game cameras to catch anyone who comes onto their property...."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Budget, Contracts, and APD

Activists press City Council on police accountability

"...City Council’s April 20 agenda was relatively light, and the regular meeting adjourned at a merciful 8:30pm...."

April 24, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: It’s Always Something

This week's City Council, courtesy of CodeNEXT

"...• Red Light Green Light: Speaking of accountability, Item 19 is a..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Herding Council Cats

City Council takes on 103 items ranging from bonds to staff review

"...others for $50 million in grants to support "smart" traffic innovation. City Hall was not yet commenting, but the..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Sixth Street Showdown

Downtown is growing, and with that growth come rising tensions between police, partiers, and activists

"...night out enjoying Downtown Austin. Caught crossing against the light, Wallace and two others were arrested and sent to..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Transportation: Diverging Roads

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...Stickland, pushing a measure to get rid of red light cameras (House Bill 142), was forcibly removed from the..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Red Light Firm Red in the Face

Redflex claims no wrongdoing in Austin

"...Redflex Traffic Systems' North Ameri­can headquarters in Phoenix is where you..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

To Pursue … or Not?

When should police chase a suspect?

"...caused by Hernandez's decision to speed through a red light at the intersection of West Ben White Boulevard and..."

June 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Moving Pictures

Twenty years on, more than two dozen filmmakers pay tribute to Slacker and a city in transition

"...he tells me later, he's opted to keep things light, with shots that mirror those in the original "as..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

You're a Woman, I'm a Machine

That frazzled local who looks like he just stepped out of American Pie is actually one of the hottest DJs and producers going

"...Two surveillance cameras guard Wolfgang Gartner's white stone abode in suburban South..."

May 13, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Questions Unanswered

APD suspends Quintana, fires Dunn – but doubts remain about the Nate Sanders II shooting

"...suspect vehicle but before initiating a stop, the red light that indicates the camera is on can be seen,..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Flashpoint

Shine a Light

"...one occurred during the third song of Shine a Light, “She Was Hot,” second single off 1983’s Undercover...."

April 4, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Red-Light Cameras on Trial

State Reps. Fred Hill, Carl Isett Collide Over Red-Light Cameras

"...the comedic aspect of Tuesday's House debate on a red-light camera bill, please allow us to recount a few..."

May 16, 2007 News Post by Amy Smith

Beside the Point

City Council is showing classic old reruns this week

"...naming some of the more contentious issues either, like red-light traffic cameras, police overtime, EMS response time, and public-safety..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Local Round-Up: Novus Annus Edition

News bits for the new year

"...check out Bergstrom's Austin Chronicle store. Yeah! Counterpoint to 'Red-Light' Traffic Cameras: Naked Intersections: An interesting, big picture look..."

Jan. 3, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Mart Growth

Will the city stand up for its neighborhoods and urban vision against Wal-Mart?

"...square feet to more than 415,000. Increased noise and light pollution and tractor-trailer traffic are all serious concerns of..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin Round Up

"...swayed, especially during labor negotiations!) Grits for Breakfast: Red Light Cameras Targeted for Ban Scott Henson sifts traffic-camera banning..."

Nov. 15, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Beside The Point

As the bond election nears, council takes up a light agenda

"...Less a laughing matter is the return of the traffic-light cameras, better known to the anti-New World Order crowd..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• City Council meets today (Thursday), with a generally light agenda but possible fireworks on traffic-light cameras and zoning..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...notifying participants came and went. Thanks for shedding some light on the situation ["First Night Austin," Arts, Sept. 15]...."

Sept. 29, 2006 Column

Beside the Point

'I always feel like ... somebody's waaatching me'

"...to ask the city manager to mull installation of traffic cameras for remote ticketing of red-light runners (Item 93)...."

July 28, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...including such troubling measures as wastewater-treatment plant funding, red light traffic cameras, a few dozen zoning hearings, and (oh..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and that video and audio recordings made by in-car cameras prove Torres was not assaulted. – J.S...."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

'Real World' Rap Sheet

MTV louts both raised and caught hell on the mean streets of Austin

"...media beast fleeing packs of jeering thugs and MTV cameras, his attorney says. Hoping for a brief moment off..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

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