Andrew Weber
ReporterAndrew Weber is a general assignment reporter for KUT, focusing on criminal justice, policing, courts and homelessness in Austin and Travis County. You can email him at aweber@kut.org.
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Despite the presence of counterprotesters, Thursday’s “teach-in” was peaceful. Speakers condemned UT President Jay Hartzell for calling in law enforcement Wednesday and expressed support for Palestinians in Gaza.
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Travis County Attorney Delia Garza said the cases lacked probable cause. Nearly 60 people were arrested for allegedly trespassing during the demonstration.
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Una nueva ley estatal permite a los ciudadanos presentar demandas para destituir a los fiscales "deshonestos". El último caso podría ser el primero en llegar a los tribunales.
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Research shows having a lawyer present often reduces bail amounts. The county will provide lawyers for a limited time on Tuesday and Thursday. It has tried to roll out a program for years.
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Citizens can file lawsuits to remove so-called “rogue” prosecutors under a new state law. The latest case could be the first to head to court.
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Sixty artists have bowed out over the festival's partnership with the U.S. Army and defense contractors. The list is growing.
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José Garza was propelled to victory by broad support from East Austinites, while Jeremy Sylestine shored up support in West Austin.
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Las primarias demócratas entre Garza y Sylestine se complican antes de la jornada electoral.
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The Democratic primary race between Garza and Sylestine got messy ahead of Election Day.
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In deep-blue Travis County, the district attorney's primary race effectively decides who is in office. And while voter turnout is historically low in primaries, this race is getting a boost from members of the other party.