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Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature
City Council: On South Lamar, Who Can We Trust?
With new zoning, housing project developer commits to some income-restricted units
"...Council gave its initial approval to a rezoning request at 2700 S. Lamar for a plan the developer says..."
Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders
A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides
"...Each of the following statements is true:..."
Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
After Two-Day Pause, Abortion Ban Reinstated
Following last week's pause, Texas Senate Bill 8 is back
"...Following a 48-hour pause last week, the Texas Senate Bill 8 abortion ban is back in effect, after..."
Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma
In Scathing Ruling, Federal Judge Blocks (For Now) Texas Abortion Ban
A temporary injunction for an "offensive deprivation"
"...An Austin-based federal judge has temporarily halted the state's near-total abortion ban, slamming it as an “offensive deprivation”..."
Oct. 7, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma
Death Watch: A Reprieve From Death Row
Clinton Young's death sentence overturned over legal misconduct
"...of Criminal Appeals has overturned the murder conviction and death sentence of prisoner Clinton Young after finding that a..."
Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Eighth Street Survivors Still Wait for Resolution From the City and APD
Sixteen months later, civil and criminal cases move slowly
"...the Austin Police Department, the thousands of people who gathered Downtown to protest for Black lives over the weekend..."
Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Dr. Van Boven Goes to the State's Highest Court
Beleaguered doctor appeals personally to clear his name
"...final stand in his years-long effort to defend his reputation and career from the official intransigence of the Texas..."
Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Michael King
Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court
Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight
"...of his long-running effort to defend his name and reputation from the official intransigence of the Texas Medical Board...."
Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King
Pressure Grows for Austin to Settle With Protesters Injured by APD
Nearly a dozen of those most seriously injured last summer are suing the city
"...the Austin Police Department, the thousands of people who gathered Downtown to protest for Black lives over the weekend..."
Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...the Austin Police Department. Chacon's appointment requires City Council confirmation, per state law; that vote is set for next..."
Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature
Feds Escalate Legal Intervention Over SB 8
Biden's DOJ sues, files emergency motion to block Texas abortion ban
"...The U.S. Department of Justice has escalated its legal challenge to block the new Texas law..."
Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma
U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban
State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law
"...to ask the courts to block the new Texas law that has prohibited most legal abortions in the state,..."
Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma
Opinion: Investing in Working-Class Communities Is Central to Our Public Safety
Travis County D.A. Jose Garza argues we must invest time and resources the root cause of crime – instability
"...Every year on Labor Day, we celebrate the achievements and struggles of working people in our..."
Sept. 10, 2021 Column by José Garza
City Agrees to $2.25 Million Settlement in Fatal APD Shooting
Jason Roque killed during mental health crisis in 2017
"...response to a mental health crisis ended in a fatal shooting, City Council has agreed to pay $2.25 million..."
Sept. 5, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon
The Common Law
School mask mandate – what’s the current state of the law?
"...I'm super confused. I know that AISD has a mask mandate. But I also know..."
Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis
Austin at Large: Days Seem Harder and Meaner
Mayor Steve Adler put it best this week: “We’re tired and we’ve had enough”
"...you live now. And even as Adler, in his penultimate State of the City address, dipped his toe into..."
Sept. 3, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
After Initial Pushback, APD Quietly Adapts to Arrest Review
New policy will likely reduce the number of people arrested for small amounts of controlled substances
"...The Austin Police Department has quietly adopted new policies that are likely to reduce the number of people arrested..."
Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva
Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response
"...two Austin police officers for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva, who was brandishing a knife..."
Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game
Finalists court the community for Austin police top job
"...each took their turn last week wooing the community at back-to-back discussion panels on Aug. 18-19...."
Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care
Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1
"...are being forced to comply with a remarkably cruel law,” says Amy Hagstrom Miller. “They must enforce it even..."
Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma
Public Notice: Texas vs. Austin vs. COVID-19
In the courts and schools and bars, the battle rages
"...Gov. Greg Abbott and his state government are waging war against local citizens on two..."
Aug. 20, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Chacon Makes Final Cut of Picks to Lead APD
City manager announced on Friday top three candidates for police chief
"...is one of three finalists for the top job at the Austin Police Department, along with Dallas Police Assistant..."
Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
No Mask, No Vax, No Entry? The Battle Between Local and State Leaders Continues.
Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures
"...measures continue to tighten up as the region and state weather the worst surge so far of the pandemic...."
Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan
Austin Requires Masks in All Public Schools, Including Colleges
Local orders push back against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
"...Earlier this week Austin and Travis County ordered that face masks are required at all public schools, as..."
Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan
Austin at Large: Reform Follows Dysfunction
José Garza and Delia Garza didn't get elected by accident. The cops' own lies show us why.
"...Boy, I sure would rather be writing about Austin's future, and how we can..."
Aug. 6, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?
D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops
"...Updated 8-4 5:15pm In an explosive pair of letters sent..."
Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer
D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence
"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dropped its felony assault case against Austin..."
July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Has AISD Cleared Its Special Education Backlog, or Not?
After July 1 deadline, 77 evaluations still to be completed
"...an announcement: Its once egregious backlog of uncompleted special education evaluations was "no more." The backlog, which had prompted..."
July 16, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse
ACLU Warns Border Counties: Abbott’s Setting You Up
County officials warned they'll be flouting Constitution and federal law if they follow governor's immigration edict
"...In response to Gov. Greg Abbott's declaration of a "public safety disaster" at the Texas-Mexico border,..."
