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Criminal justice, medical marijuana – and maybe redistricting? – on the high court's plate
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Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Snake Eyes
As Perry's session goes down to defeat, the rest of Texas celebrates a victory
"...that House members want first to see what the courts will do...."
May 21, 2004 News Column by Michael King
A Rather Unjudicious Race
Things get personal between the campaigns for Travis Co. judgeships
"...10 years of bench experience in municipal and county courts...."
Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith
The House Gives DeLay His Map
Republicans push redistricting through, public opinion be damned
"...Legislature, not federal judges, should draw congressional districts. "The courts have run our schools and our prisons," said King,..."
July 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King
Naked City
T.A.B. Heads to D.C.?
"...group's luck has otherwise run dry in the state courts. The ruling bolstered District Attorney Ronnie Earle's argument that..."
May 30, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith
Can Lazarus Rise Again?
Gary Bradley faces bankruptcy, and Austin wonders if he'll survive and thrive one more time.
"...brunt of Bradley's failed loans. In 1995, the federal courts levied a $53 million judgment against Bradley, and with..."
Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith
Read the Fine Print
With arbitration clauses, homebuilders are erecting a legal wall to keep themselves out of court.
"...major home construction contracts keep lawsuits out of the courts and into the hands of private arbitrators. Though consumers..."
Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle
Page Two
Saving what we can of Barton Springs -- most recently threatened by a proposed development deal between the city and Stratus Properties -- requires pragmatism and compromise.
"...not supporting this build-out. Given the U.S. Constitution, the courts, and the Legislature, realistically there isn't much that can..."
July 19, 2002 Column by Louis Black
Constable 101
An introduction to the county constable's office
"...warrants issued by their respective justice of the peace courts, as well as the county courts and the district,..."
Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith
The Gifts of the Magi
The State Theater Company's production of the musical The Gifts of the Magi, based on stories by O. Henry, features some appealing design work and polished performances, but they can't overcome the show's generic music and trite dialogue.
"...in it. The majority of the numbers by Randy Courts and Mark St. Germain sound generic in the most..."
Dec. 14, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo
Reasonably Offensive
Two civil suits against live music venues downtown call into question Austin's sound ordinance.
"...calculated" is increasingly looking like a question for the courts. Emotional Distress John Meyer says he's not sure how..."
Aug. 31, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer
Postmarks
Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone,
approximately.
"...vote for either of them? The Democratic Party neither courts me nor cares about my concerns. Why should I..."
Nov. 17, 2000 Column
Endorsements
"...News, is one of the most aggressive, activist, anti-plaintiff courts in the nation. Even if the Democrats or Greens..."
Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature
Permanent Visitors?
Unique View
"...providers such as private agencies, Child Protective Services, juvenile courts, psychiatrists, teaching staff, and churches...."
Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature by Traci Terrill
Saturday Night Live
Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets
"...We've been all over the country looking at community courts12 and how we can do a better job with..."
Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy
Comrades in Court
Boll Weevil Case Could be City's Ace Card in Water Suit
"...the legislature had overstepped its authority and asked the courts to rule that the eradication foundation was unconstitutional. Their..."
April 17, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce
Targeting the Fat Cats
On Your Ballot: ALLC's Campaign Reform
"...by limiting the size of campaign contributions, even though courts have ruled such limits are unconstitutional. On November 4,..."
Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
The Common Law
Where’s the line between peaceful protests and criminal conduct?
"...an adequate justification for doing so. For example, while courts have held that the government cannot regulate the contents..."
May 17, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis
County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings
Commissioners say both are top priorities
"...Let’s just say theoretically there's a lawsuit and the courts say you have to provide this immediately.”..."
April 16, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
The People’s Joker
Trans coming-of-age story filtered through superhero homage
"...DC Comics decided to drag the film through the courts. Drew states that she believes that her very much..."
April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...What Even Is Social Media?: The U.S. Supreme Court..."
March 1, 2024 News Feature
José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney
Travis County residents have a D.A. decision
"...officials accused of dangerous, violent conduct accountable through the courts. Though, on the law enforcement prosecution front, Garza has..."
Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Point Austin: Ken Paxton’s Top 10 Follies This Year
How was Ken’s year? Just impeachy.
"...opposing “conspiracy” against him, allegedly involving the FBI, the courts, the state police, the banks, Paul’s competitors, et al...."
Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Michael King
Death Row Inmate Preaches to Prisoners Daily. Now the State Plans to Kill Him.
Saving body and soul
"...prison. She appealed Speer's case to a series of courts, arguing that if the jury had heard his story..."
Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...peace for Precinct 5 runs one of our busiest courts. That seat is open, as Judge Nick Chu will..."
Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature
Planned Parenthood Marks Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
A year without Roe
"...hurt by the state abortion ban, Hernández said the courts play an important role in providing a platform for..."
June 30, 2023 News Feature by Ali Juell
Will Expanding SCOTUS Help Fix Post-Roe Texas?
Casar takes on the Supremes
"...Vladeck, a UT Law professor whose focus is federal courts and whose New York Times bestselling book released last..."
June 16, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
Death Row Inmate Fights to Have His Childhood Abuse Considered by a Jury
Anibal Canales’ jury didn’t know him, only his crime
"...sought to be resentenced, but various judges of various courts have refused to let that happen. The most recent..."
April 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row
"[The] applicant is clearly 'crazy,' but he is also 'sane' under Texas law."
"...law is a mutable thing. It is what the courts say it is. Texas has executed many mentally ill..."
March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Jean Supreme
"...me in a book of American legal history. American courts give themselves “power to answer any conceivable question which..."
