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'We Had a Tragedy Here in Austin'
City Manager dispells dark rumors surrounding David Rivas Morales's beating death this week.
"...later in the day; after the jump, read the Austin Police Department Public Information Office's last update about the..."

June 21, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin on TV: The Bizarre Story of Cable Access
Web series and documentary highlight the wild heyday of Austin Public Access and its vibrant future
"...Show. Originally from North Carolina but now resident in Austin, Moore was astonished hearing a pair of Austin-native co-workers..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Screens Feature by Trace Sauveur

Hate Crime at Austin Mosque?
APD investigating three incidents at North Austin Muslim Community Center
"...The North Austin Muslim Community Center has now been the target of..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Walk in Austin's Shoes
Curious tidbits and Austin arcana
"...Every city has its idiosyncrasies, and here in Austin, we're especially attached to ours (to the point of..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

D.A. Candidates Focus on Safety, Data Shows Austin Crime Rates Decreasing
Austin was the safest big city in Texas in 2022
"...district attorney centers around one salient issue – is Austin a safe city?..."

March 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Verde Report: Austin FC Leads Texas' Soccer Renaissance
Austin FC, FC Dallas, and the Houston Dynamo’s seasonlong tussle for Copa Tejas begins
"...After the first two months of the MLS season, Austin FC, FC Dallas, and the Houston Dynamo sit second,..."

April 29, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion
Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance
"...any logistical support for abortion, a direct shot at Austin...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators
Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles
"...May 10, 2015, Carson Creek Ranch, Austin: Levitation's three-day bacchanal honoring sounds and philosophies wrought at..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin's Paranormal Activity
Four places to check out if you ain't afraid of no ghosts
"...presence, then we'd like to recommend four spots in Austin that ought to scratch your ghost-hunting itch this week...."

Oct. 10, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Attempted Sexual Assault in North Austin
APD believes case is linked to seven other assaults
"...Another attempted sexual assault occurred in North Austin on Sun., April 17...."

April 20, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Tyler, the Creator Returns to Austin
Odd Futurist on his Austin arrest, a new app, and ice cream
"...The last time Tyler, the Creator performed in Austin, during a day show at the Scoot Inn for..."

June 3, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin's ROTten Roads
How to navigate around the Republic of Texas Biker Rally
"...So prepare for major street closure downtown, exacerbated by Austin's newest tourist attraction: A big 'ol sinkhole on Cesar..."

June 14, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: East Austin Studio Tour
East Austin, Saturday, November 14, 2009
"...This Saturday East Austin will be teeming with art lovers, or at the..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?
Oversight undermined
"...Austin voters overwhelmingly supported the Austin Police Oversight Act in..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot
What exactly is a G File?
"...Somewhere deep in the Austin Police Department's computer database sit the personnel files of..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Scores Low on Police Lineup Procedures
The Justice Project cites police department shortcomings when it comes to eyewitness identification of suspects
"...a new report released by the Justice Project, the Austin Police Depart­ment "meets the minimum legal requirements" for administrating..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council to Renew Police Pay Package to Incentivize Contract Negotiations
But that didn’t work the first time
"...a new labor contract between the city and the Austin Police Association...."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests
Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings
"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars
Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place
"...From 2011 to 2019, the city of Austin paid $8 million in settlements to victims of police..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means
Send in the troopers
"...Before Kirk Watson was elected mayor of Austin (for the third time), the prospect of Gov. Greg..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Chief Fights Back as Council Cuts APD Budget
Chief Brian Manley remains defiant
"...at least 10 years, reduce the budget of the Austin Police Department – and possibly by a historic amount..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Mulls Radical Changes to Police Structure
Reimagining public safety – and how to pay for it
"...public safety – looking for ways to reduce the Austin Police Department's budget by at least $100 million. [inset-1-right]..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants
"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."
"...for a better life in the U.S., landing in Austin a few years ago. The 20-year-old works in home..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch
Farah Muscadin’s work in progress
"...At a City Council work session in late May, Police Monitor Farah Muscadin sat down to talk about her..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: Magic Numbers
At budget time, the public safety numbers become sacrosanct
"...familiar demand that we can abbreviate it: M-COTS), the [Austin] Police Department is having to gut its Community Services..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column by Michael King

DOJ Closes Police Inquiry
APD needs to close 'gaps in use-of-force reports'
"...The U.S. Department of Justice has officially ended its inquiry into the..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Police Pushing Pedicabbers' Patience
Are pedicab regulations out of touch?
"...been harshed in recent weeks by allegations of a police crackdown against the peddlers. It seems as if some..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Who's Watching the Police?
Police Tout Poll
"...Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield said that the association..."

May 14, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It
Easy come, uneasy go
"...The city of Austin abruptly ended its controversial partnership with the Texas Department..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Capital Metro Moves Ahead With Plans for Police Force
Officers in transit
"...is moving forward with plans to create its own police force. On Monday, Aug. 30, its board of directors..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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