Local NewsCity of Austin Names Interim Police Chief, Begins Search for Permanent Replacement
Brad JohnsonMarch 22, 2021
Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley is set to retire officially on March 28.
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The retirement comes on the heels of Manley's 30th anniversary with the department and its growing contention with the city council.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Hints at Austin Police Takeover, Democrats Call for STAAR Test Suspension, Crenshaw Tops Favorability Ratings
Brad JohnsonFebruary 5, 2021
This week — here's a look at the latest news from this week in Texas politics.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsNew Travis County District Attorney Reopens Batch of Police ‘Use of Force’ Investigations
Brad JohnsonJanuary 25, 2021
In his first weeks on the job, Travis County District Attorney José Garza has announced multiple indictments on police officers for varying charges of abuse of force.
Elections 2020Local NewsConservative Austin City Council Candidate Wins Seat in Upset, Disrupting Progressive Uniformity
Brad JohnsonDecember 17, 2020
Mackenzie Kelly's upset over incumbent Jimmy Flannigan spurred by self-inflicted turmoil by the largely unified Austin City Council.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeLocal NewsStatewide NewsAbbott Brings Back the Blue Pledge to Houston in Wake of Officer’s Death
Isaiah MitchellOctober 29, 2020
Formed as a response to growing calls to defund the police, Abbott brought his "Back the Blue" pledge to Houston.
Criminal JusticeElections 2020State House‘Defund the Police’ Takes Center Stage in House District 47 Race
Brad JohnsonOctober 19, 2020
Due to the district's location in Austin and the GOP candidate's background as a police officer, police funding and reform are unavoidably pertinent in the race for House District 47.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsAustin Murder Rate Spikes 43% Compared to 2019
Brad JohnsonOctober 1, 2020
Earlier this year, the Austin City Council approved a quarter-budget cut from its police department. In the first eight months of 2020, some violent crime numbers — like murder, assault, and rape — have spiked.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsRioting Would Become a Felony Under Gov. Abbott’s New Proposal
Brad JohnsonSeptember 24, 2020
The new proposals will need to go through the legislative process after the legislature convenes in January before going into effect.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsStatewide NewsGovernor Abbott, Mayor Adler Spar Over Austin Police Funding
Brad JohnsonSeptember 17, 2020
Led by Governor Greg Abbott, a push to sign a "Back the Blue" pledge has grown to counter the "Defund the Police" movement sweeping across Texas' cities.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsGovernor Abbott Considers State Annexation of the Austin Police Department
Brad JohnsonSeptember 3, 2020
Annexation of the Austin Police Department could become a legislative item next session due to the city council's massive cut to the department budget.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsTaxes & Spending$150 Million Austin Police Department Budget Cut Approved by City Council
Brad JohnsonAugust 13, 2020
Funding for three cadet classes will be cut by the Austin City Council despite the police department's startling unfilled vacancies.