Texas Lege Preview: Are School Vouchers a Shoo-In?
House Dems (and rural Republicans) ready to rally for public education
Brant Bingamon
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News, Jan. 12, 2023
Does an Expired Execution Drug Make Death Painful?
Either way, the state killed Robert Fratta Tuesday
News, Jan. 12, 2023
Death Row Inmates Say Expired Drug Makes Execution Painful, Cruel
Robert Fratta set to die Tuesday night
News, Jan. 9, 2023
George Floyd Attorney Joins Family of Hays County ER Patient Killed by Officer
“They say he was running away – he’s 300 pounds, shackled, with his pants falling down. He ain’t running nowhere.”
News, Jan. 5, 2023
Rep. Gina Hinojosa, HD 49
“The public education session, for better or worse”
News, Jan. 5, 2023
Rep. Sheryl Cole, HD 46
“I try to keep the lines of communication open [and] help them ... so they’ll help me”
News, Jan. 5, 2023
Gravely Ill Inmates Awaiting Trial in Hays County Jail See No Improvements
Is anyone here a doctor?
News, Jan. 5, 2023
Hays County Deputy Shoots, Kills Patient in Kyle Emergency Room
County Judge questions police account
News, Dec. 22, 2022
Death Penalty Report: We’re Mostly Killing People Sentenced Decades Ago
The popularity of killing criminals in the 80s and 90s still ripples through today
News, Dec. 22, 2022
Police Violence: It’s Expensive!
Feb. 17: City Council approves $10 million in settlements with May 2020 Eighth Street shooting survivors Justin Howell and Anthony Evans; on the same day, 19 Austin police officers are indicted on assault charges stemming from the protests.
News, Dec. 15, 2022
Round Rock ISD Repels Invasion by Worm People
Nov. 11: Voters in RRISD soundly reject an attempt by MAGA and QAnon-aligned conservatives – including former Austin Council Member Don Zimmerman – to capture five seats on the school board.
News, Dec. 15, 2022
Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members
Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins
News, Dec. 14, 2022
Family Decries Police "Murder" as APD Releases Troubling Incident Video
Moonesinghe shot from behind within moments of APD arrival
News, Dec. 2, 2022
Austin Police Yet to Release Shooting Footage
Raj Moonesinghe was shot in the back
News, Dec. 1, 2022
After Four Years Awaiting Trial, Cyrus Gray Is Finally Out on Bail
A brave new world
News, Nov. 23, 2022
City Settles One APD Brutality Case, Hit With Another
Taxpayers’ tally in Eighth Street shooting cases now tops $16 million
News, Nov. 10, 2022
Death Watch: Execution Stayed Until TDCJ Makes New Spiritual Adviser Rules
State’s neglect also places Stephen Barbee at risk of torture
News, Nov. 10, 2022
Community Organizing Defines Eastside Races
District 3 goes to run-off
News, Nov. 10, 2022
Round Rock Crushes Far-Right Candidates Running for School Board
Progressives won the day
News, Nov. 10, 2022
Round Rock (ISD) Just Don't Stop: The Affair of the Forged Letter
Election shenanigans erupt on Facebook over weekend
News, Nov. 7, 2022
Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?
Maybe not yet
News, Nov. 3, 2022
Death Watch: Sane Enough to Die?
Schizophrenic prisoner scheduled to die next week
News, Nov. 3, 2022
Death Watch: Conveyor Belt to Lethal Injection Keeps Rolling
Ramirez will be prayed over as he dies
News, Sept. 29, 2022
APD Protects and Serves Itself With Eighth Street Report
Lessons learned?
News, Sept. 22, 2022
One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner
One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist
News, Sept. 15, 2022
Hays County’s Overwhelmed Jail System in Dire Shape, Advocates Say
Some inmates are waiting years to see their day in court
News, Sept. 8, 2022
Election Ticker: Erica Nix Drops Out, Poll Watchers Get Trained and More
The biggest news in local races this week
News, Sept. 8, 2022
Gentrification and Affordability Shapes the District 1 and 3 Races
Never-ending Eastside stories
News, Aug. 25, 2022
Wingnut Crusaders Want All of Round Rock ISD
Storming the castle
News, Aug. 25, 2022
Hays County Inmate Is Left to Rot in Jail
It’s not just a figure of speech for Ranulfo Benitez-Morales
