Jeff Winkler
By Jeff Winkler
Say the alphabet backwards. Hop on one foot. How do officers assess whether a driver is over the limit? The Fix visits the Austin Police Training Academy to find out. MORE
By Jeff Winkler
In a growing number of states, including Texas, a DWI stop can lead to a roadside needle in your arm—and an involuntary blood sample. The Fix rides along with the Austin PD on No Refusal night. MORE
By Jeff Winkler
Concerned about intoxicant issues, and heading to the polls today? You’re out of luck. The presidential candidate for the Prohibition Party is a gay-baiting preacher who doesn’t put a great face on the latter-day temperance movement. MORE
By Jeff Winkler
Drunk-driving arrests surge over Halloween. Those caught can be required to get a breathalyzer installed in their car—by a technician like Tony. He tells The Fix about the culprits he meets, the bribes he refuses and the wrecks he sees. MORE
By Jeff Winkler
How different are evangelical Christian drug-and-alcohol rehabs from their secular cousins? The Fix investigates. MORE
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