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Austin Elders: Meet Guitarist and Defense Attorney Bobby Earl Smith
From professional musician to professional defender of musicians
"...are chasing fireflies, riding ponies on a carousel over at Lamar and Barton Springs, and getting his hide tanned..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Oscar Rodriguez

Lege Takes Direct Aim at Austin Abortion Aid
"...A pair of bills by state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braun­fels (Senate Bill 650), and..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Executing Texas' Law of Parties
Jeff Wood never killed anybody; Robert Pruett may not have either. Why does the state want to put them both to death?
"...It's been a slow summer in Texas' death chamber, with executions stayed left and right, state Court..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Letters at 3AM: Things Like That
Under Obama, we have been subjected to a Patriot Act on steroids
"...Stewart. Stewart lobbed him a softball when he noted that, in the 2008 election, many Obama supporters expected an..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

Letters at 3AM
We share a collective amnesia about the 1950 U.S. law that permitted the concentration camp internment of known Communists and others "liable to become subversives"
"...As many as 15,000 persons are believed ticketed for immediate seizure."..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Column by Michael Ventura

The Common Law
Where’s the line between peaceful protests and criminal conduct?
"...I’m watching some of the protesters at the University of Texas..."

May 17, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings
CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests
"...Sanchez kicked off 12 hours of City Council meetings that began with emotional testimony shared by people brutalized by..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Advocacy Groups: Stop Separating Families at Border
Groups file emergency request to reunite immigrant families
"...Civil Rights Project, Women's Refugee Commission, UT School of Law Immigration Clinic, and law firm Garcia & Garcia filed..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session
Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed
"...one: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has one 140-day regular legislative session, but can't get the House and Senate to..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

District Attorney Ronnie Earle Endorses Dan Grant
Travis District Attorney takes sides in CD 10 race
"...Grant appears to be considerably more popular with the Democratic base, as he has swept almost all of the..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Kitty-Puppy Law­suit, Round One
Powers of neighborhood plans tested by citizens suing city
"...Town Lake Animal Center to East Austin through a lawsuit, PODER, et al. v. City of Austin. As characterized..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Jonesin' for an Office at the Capitol
Kirk Watson formalizes plans to roll into the state Senate; and a roundup of area House races
"...Former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson generated a fair amount of buzz several weeks ago..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Questionable Ethics at the Ethics Commission?
A whistleblower lawsuit and a gubernatorial appointment raise questions about the state of ethics at the Texas Ethics Commission
"...more than a year since former Texas Ethics Commission lawyer Robert Schmidt filed a whistle-blower lawsuit against his former..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law
There are so many lawyers, how do I know which one to hire?
"...How Do I Choose a Lawyer? I've got a legal issue I need help with,..."

May 28, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Local Immigration Advocacy Groups Aim to Blunt Right-Wing Proposals at the Lege
Border splurge still splurging
"...In recent weeks, the powerful Texas Sen­ate Committee on Finance has focused much of its conversation..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

How to Help Families Separated at the Border
Ways to volunteer, ways to donate, ways to take action
"...The Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy of breaking up families who have..."

June 20, 2018 Emergency Post by Kimberley Jones

DNA Testing Puts Hank Skinner at Murder Scene
But it doesn't necessarily mean he's guilty, attorneys argue
"...DNA testing in the case of death row inmate Hank Skinner "confirms" that he is responsible..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Riding at Risk
Austin's streets still a hazard for two-wheeled transportation
"...On May 21 at 4:27am, a man phoned 911 and told the operator..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Common Law
Identity theft – protect yourself
"...What are some basic ways that I can protect myself..."

March 25, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

Top 10 Law Enforcement/Public Safety Stories
Year in review for cops and firefighters
"...After a "comprehensive" analysis of police records, the Austin American-Statesman declared that Austin police have used force against minority..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large
Coming to terms: The limited wisdom of term limits
"...It's a lovely image conjured up last week by Statesman columnist Susan Smith: Beverly Griffith, with her "Prada purse..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Steve Adler, Scandal Machine
The ex-mayor not only can afford, but has earned, the right to swat away pesky flies
"...At the top of the "Headlines" column, you can get..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Immigration Laws Held Up at the Border
"...This just in – Texas is not in the immigration business. That's the news from the chairman of the..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Midwives and the Law in Texas
"...State laws give certified nurse midwives more flexibility to practice..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Roundup: Law & Order
Council argues, Buehler arrested, grass green
"...this week's News Roundup: A.G. Ken Paxton feels the heat as his triple felony indictment by a Collin County..."

Aug. 3, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Common Law: Can I Win My Property Tax Protest?
How to appeal to the Appraisal Review Board
"...taxes skyrocketed this year so I filed a protest. What are some of the arguments that give me the..."

July 4, 2014 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
Specific Performance – Forcing the Sale of Property?
"...We were prepared to close the deal, but then at the eleventh hour the seller called and said they..."

July 8, 2011 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
Protest High Property Taxes
"...from both the property owner/taxpayer and the county and ultimately determines whether the appraisal district has acted properly...."

July 2, 2010 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
How Do I Win My Property-Tax Protest?
"...a chance to informally resolve the dispute with a representative of the Travis County Appraisal District. If that is..."

June 12, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
You Become Responsible When You Co-Sign a Loan
"...loan. I want to help but am not sure what it means to co-sign. Will I have to make..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

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