Police Contract, Court Ruling to Settle Lingering Police Oversight Questions
In the courtroom and the bargaining room where it happens
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News, Aug. 8, 2024
The New Police Chief Was Respected in Cincinnati. Will Austin Feel the Same?
Lisa Davis gets officially sworn in
News, Aug. 8, 2024
Lisa Davis, Cincinnati Assistant Chief, Selected as Austin’s Next Police Chief
Council to take confirmation vote next week
News, Aug. 2, 2024
President Biden Rolls Out Supreme Court Reform in Austin
Biden marks 60 years since Civil Rights Act with new proposal
News, Aug. 1, 2024
Unionized Workers at Airport Businesses Could Strike Next Month
Meanwhile, Hyatt employees claim retaliation over unionizing
News, Aug. 1, 2024
Austin Police Chief Finalists Meet the Public
City Manager T.C. Broadnax will soon announce his pick
News, July 25, 2024
Study on Austin Murders Finds Random Shootings Rare. City Says Police Alternatives Can Help.
City collaborates with nonprofits to stop violence
News, July 18, 2024
City Council to Initiate Planning for Climate Change Bond Package
The bond would go before voters in 2025 or 2026
News, July 18, 2024
City Council Prepares to Send Charter Amendments to Voters
Changes to petition elections coming to your ballot
News, July 11, 2024
City Manager Will Present His Proposed Budget
Community groups begin fight for more equitable budget
News, July 3, 2024
Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates
Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?
News, June 27, 2024
Charges Dropped Against Austin Cop Who Killed Michael Ramos
A jury was deadlocked in Christopher Taylor case last year
News, June 26, 2024
Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson
Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals
News, June 20, 2024
Court Ruling Could Kill the Austin Police Department’s Secret Misconduct File
The G file has its day in court
News, June 19, 2024
Police Oversight Office Ramps Up Community Complaints Investigations
APD has only suspended one officer over the past year
News, June 6, 2024
County Mental Health Provider Union Says Bosses Should Explain Firing Decisions
They’re demanding new policies around dismissals
News, May 30, 2024
APD Cleared Officers Who Fatally Shot Man With Baby in the Car. His Family Wants Jury to See Internal Investigation Records.
A federal lawsuit raises questions about APD’s internal probe
News, May 30, 2024
Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin
City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more
News, May 30, 2024
With HOME, Council Cuts Lot Size Requirements for First Time in 80 Years
Smaller lots, more apartments, towers near transit
News, May 23, 2024
Council to Approve More Ambitious Development Reforms, and Considers Displacement
City aims to lower housing cost, considers gentrification risk
News, May 16, 2024
UT Professor Rich Heyman Fired After Arrest at Pro-Palestine Protest
University groups see his firing as intimidation tactic
News, May 16, 2024
Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election
Turnout was about 6% for the historic election
News, May 9, 2024
Four in 10 UT Protesters Arrested Weren’t UT Affiliated. Were They “Outside Agitators”?
What UT calls outside disruption, students call a movement
News, May 9, 2024
Troopers Pursue Criminal Charges Against Journalist Filming Palestine Protest
DPS alleges assault, journalism experts allege suppression
News, May 9, 2024
Appeals Court Keeps Austin Police Association Out of Oversight Lawsuit
The decision sends the Oversight Act suit back to trial court
News, May 9, 2024
Suburbanites Vote to Leave City of Austin
Three communities are disannexing, and three will stay
News, May 7, 2024
As Sunday Protest Looms, 80 Arrested Protesters Still Face Charges
More thorough arrest affidavits mean no immediate dismissal
News, May 3, 2024
Travis County Tests Program to Provide Legal Defense at Bail Hearings
Stakeholders agree growing Counsel at First Appearance critical
News, May 2, 2024
How Attorneys, Advocates, and Judges Worked to Review UT Protest Arrests
Inside the joint effort that led to dismissal of the 57 initial arrests
News, May 2, 2024
57 People Arrested at Peaceful UT Protest, 46 Cases Declined So Far
Defenders say arrest warrants lack probable cause
