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Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan
Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election
"...Wisconsin," said Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir – "the great state of Wisconsin." She meant that the lines outside..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Local Nonprofits Adapt to Help People Survive Domestic Violence During COVID-19
Seeking shelter when home isn't safe
"...those seeking to survive domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation, and child abuse – received some 2,500 calls, texts,..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]
AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19
"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a letter Friday afternoon, addressed..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas
Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care
"...In late March, staff at the Planned Par­ent­hood clinic on East..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?
Legal battle clouds election planning timeline
"...be allowed to vote by mail. On Friday, a state district court said yes – but Attorney General Ken..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Opinion: Because of COVID-19, It’s Less Safe Behind Bars. Here’s How Federal Prisoners Can Petition to Get Their Sentences Reduced.
Criminal defense attorney Chris Perri explains avenues for early prison release in Texas
"...ones in the prison system, as we know those incarcerated are more at risk. Behind bars, it’s impossible to..."

April 24, 2020 Column by Chris Perri

Tatum Report Depicts Bleak Conditions for Accountability at APD
Is meaningful reform to address bias, bigotry “aspirational at best”?
"...While the specific allegations of bigotry that rocked Austin Police Department leadership in..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Judge Sulak Issues Vote-by-Mail Injunction
Enables mail ballots for all voters to vote by mail
"...As anticipated, this afternoon Judge Tim Sulak, presiding over the 201st..."

April 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray
Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County
"...Despite ruffled feathers on the virtual dais, and between City Hall and..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Concludes
Judge indicates he will grant temporary injunction for VBM
"...below] concluded just before 3pm, when Judge Tim Sulak indicated he would grant a temporary injunction enabling expanded mail..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Jail Population Continues to Drop
COVID-19 accelerates the trend, despite Abbott’s pushback
"...successful in their efforts to reduce the overall jail population and to provide personal recognizance (PR) bond releases –..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt's Long Goodbye
State Senate race to succeed Watson complicated by pandemic and controversy
"...Eckhardt announced she would step down to run for state senator. Two weeks later, March 23, she said she..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Abortion Providers Sue Abbott, Paxton Over Pandemic Ban
Procedures are time-sensitive and essential, suit argues
"...Texas abortion providers struck back at state officials with a lawsuit on Wednesday, March 25..."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

District Judges Issue Order on Felony Personal Bonds
UPDATE: Uniform rules to allow defendants to avoid jail before trial
"...standing order setting explicit standards for the issuance of automatic personal recognizance bonds – essentially a promise to return..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Michael King

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?
Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton
"...In a statement issued Monday, March 23, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus
The most at risk
"...Advocates from a large number of local social justice and..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Criminal Justice Advocates and Officials at Odds Over Pandemic Precautions
Campaigning by another name
"...to changing circumstances and increasing risks. On the local law enforcement front – still in campaign season – criminal..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Campaigns Respond to Pandemic Crisis (Continued)
Candidates steadily re-adjust and reduce public campaigning
"...for the TX-10 Congressional run-off, May 26) issued a statement announcing new campaign practices. “In response to the escalation..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

José Garza Calls for Jail Changes To Reduce COVID-19 Danger
D.A. candidate calls for fewer arrests, more releases
"...On Monday, March 16, José Garza, candidate for Travis County District Attorney, called on city and..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Defense to D.A. – A Conflict of Interest?
John Hummel’s attorney calls original trial lawyer’s presence in D.A.'s Office “an irresolvable conflict of interest,” seeks to stop execution on that ground
"...Michael Mowla, attorney for convicted capital murderer John Hummel, is working hard..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Future Outcomes Not Assured
Super Tuesday’s first-round results leave plenty of unanswered questions
"...It's premature to suggest that the dust has settled on the..."

March 13, 2020 News Column by Michael King

First Hearing for Land Development Code Revision Lawsuit
Plaintiffs claim city hasn't met state law requirements for zoning changes
"...Lawyers representing the city of Austin and a group of..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County
The votes are in!
"...will continue to a May 26 run-off – the Democratic contests for U.S. Senate and the 10th District, Republican..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray
Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson
"...Two weeks after Kirk Watson announced he would retire from his state Senate seat,..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election
Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters
"...It's all over now, though the math of delegate allocation and the trickle of mail-in ballots..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election
Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes
"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog
Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results
"...momentous elections in Texas history. Who will claim the state's big juicy bag of Democratic presidential delegates? Who will..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Election Ticker: Final Laps Before E-Day
Countdown to Super Tuesday begins
"...Monday afternoon, asked about early voting in both the Democratic and Republican primary elections. "As of today, we're breaking..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin
See what happens when the circus is in town
"...Throughout a year's escalating hype over Blue Texas 2020, our long-awaited turn in..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Science-Based “314 Action” PAC Attacks Congressional Candidate for Her Legal Work
PAC pitches hardball against Shannon Hutcheson in TX-10 Race
"...In November, TX-10 Congressional candidate Pritesh Gandhi announced the primary endorsement of “314 Action..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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