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Tag Archives: Austin American-Statesman

Editorial: Don’t bury police video with those who die in custody

Posted on January 16, 2019 by foiftexas

By American-Statesman Editorial BoardAustin American-StatesmanOriginally published Jan. 10, 2019 Police video has the power to give an unbiased, unflinching view Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged Austin American-Statesman, police video, Rep. Joe Moody, Texas Public Information Act

Statesman sues Department of Family and Protective Services over day care death records

Posted on November 30, 2018 by foiftexas

By Sean Collins Walsh Austin American-Statesman Originally published Nov. 29, 2018 The Texas attorney general’s office has ruled that the Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Austin American-Statesman, day care, Department of Family and Protective Services, GateHouse Media, Texas Pubic Information Act

Austin American-Statesman, KBTX-TV receive Spirit of FOI Awards

Posted on September 24, 2018 by foiftexas

For Immediate Release Sept. 21, 2018 Austin American-Statesman, KBTX-TV receive Spirit of FOI Awards for open government reporting AUSTIN – Continue Reading →

Posted in Events, News, News release, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Austin American-Statesman, Austin City Council, Bryan Independent School District, KBTX-TV, Spirit of FOI Award

Phillips: Local newspapers help taxpayers as watchdogs on government

Posted on July 17, 2018 by foiftexas

By Alberta Phillips Austin American-Statesman Originally published July 12, 2018 Daily newspapers long have been the barking – and oftentimes Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, TOMA, Transparency | Tagged Alberta Phillips, Austin American-Statesman, Health and Human Services Commission, watchdogs

Attorney general: Austin city manager candidates not a competitive secret

Posted on January 12, 2018 by foiftexas

By Elizabeth Findell Austin American-Statesman Originally published Jan. 11, 2018 The city of Austin cannot withhold records showing who applied Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Austin American-Statesman, city manager, city of Austin, Debbie Hiott, Matthew Taylor, Russell Reynolds, Texas Public Information Act

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