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Civil Society Local NewsAustin City Council PR Bond Policy Scrutinized For Release of Suspect in Freebirds Stabbing, Firing of Judges

Brad JohnsonJanuary 21, 2020

In 2017, the Austin City Council passed a directive to the municipal court to prioritize "personal recognizance" bonds for "indigent" defendants. Some judges who raised concerns about the propriety of the directive were not renewed for another term.

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Civil Society Local News Statewide NewsGovernor Abbott Steps Up DPS Presence in Downtown Austin, Near UT After Recent Stabbings

Brad JohnsonJanuary 10, 2020

The governor's move to bolster security comes on the heels of a fatal stabbing and months of Austin's homeless problem festering amid public uproar at city officials.

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Statewide NewsGov. Abbott Discusses Iran Cyber Attacks, Defining “Domestic Terrorism,” and Austin Homelessness at Task Force Meeting

Daniel FriendJanuary 7, 2020

At a presser following a meeting of the Domestic Terrorism Task Force, Gov. Greg Abbott discussed recent cyber attacks from Iran, recommendations, and the homelessness situation in Austin.

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Local NewsAustin Divide Over Controversial Homelessness Ordinance Continues to Grow

Brad JohnsonOctober 4, 2019

The Austin City Council will consider a resolution clarifying the camping ordinance on October 17, but residents are as divided as ever on the growing homelessness crisis.

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