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Workers Defense Project Director Opens District Attorney Campaign
José Garza to challenge Margaret Moore
"...his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Travis County District Attorney...."

June 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Travis County District Attorney Announces New Head of Special Victims Unit
She has more than 20 years experience as a prosecutor
"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza has appointed a new leader to..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign
Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary
"...District Attorney Margaret Moore kicked off her 2020 campaign Thursday..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing
First Assistant D.A. accused of “possible defamation”
"...Mindy Montford, the First Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County D.A. office, has been..."

March 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Lawmakers Ask District Attorney to Free Rosa Jimenez
Texas Attorney General's Office urges she remain incarcerated despite poor health
"...Austin state representatives sent a letter to Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore appealing to her sense of "justice..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?
Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left
"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to run on..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race
Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race
"...jumped into electoral politics to run against Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, she says, to stand up for..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Proud of the Record of Williamson County's District Attorney's Office
"...recent article, The Austin Chronicle accused the Williamson County district attorney of choosing to prosecute criminals based on their..."

Oct. 12, 2004 Postmarks

District Attorney Unveils Multipart Strategy to Curb Gun Violence
Instruments of peace
"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office has unveiled a four-part strategy with other..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District Attorney Moore and First Assistant D.A. Montford Lose a Round in Survivors' Suit Drama
Federal judge allows for a possible second lawsuit
"...federal court on Tuesday, April 2, a Nueces County district court will decide whether Emily Borchardt can depose Travis..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney
Travis County residents have a D.A. decision
"...José Garza’s defeat of District Attorney Margaret Moore in 2020 was a landmark moment..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County District Attorney Moore and Her First Assistant Sued
Sexual assault survivor alleges the D.A.'s Office lied to undermine her
"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, along with her first assistant Mindy..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

José Garza Wins Democratic Primary in Contentious District Attorney Race
Garza got two thirds of the vote
"...The Democratic primary election for Travis County district attorney has been contentious, but incumbent José Garza won..."

March 6, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer
D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence
"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dropped its felony assault case against..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Outgoing District Attorney Postpones Police Cases Until January
Is justice delayed justice denied?
"...In a July 22 statement, outgoing District Attorney Margaret Moore's office announced that the Mike Ramos..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed Is Afraid of Needles
Bexar D.A. scuttles life-saving needle-exchange program
"...Bexar Co. District Attorney Susan Reed cares about you. Really, she does...."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Advocates Push District Attorney to “No Call” Biased Cops
Criminal justice groups ask Moore to box out untrustworthy officers
"...several local criminal justice reform groups asked Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore to implement a “No Call" policy..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

District Attorney: Moore Takes All
Late-filing challenger bests Cobb
"...County have spoken to what they want in a district attorney," he said...."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

District Attorney Ronnie Earle Endorses Dan Grant
Travis District Attorney takes sides in CD 10 race
"...his support for Dan Grant for the 10th Congressional District. Who will win this Dem primary, Grant or Larry..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

District Court Candidates Announce Dem Primary Candidacies
Here come the judges …
"...It’s a rare mirror belonging to an Austin attorney that doesn’t reflect a prospective judicial candidate. With the..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

District Judges Issue Order on Felony Personal Bonds
UPDATE: Uniform rules to allow defendants to avoid jail before trial
"...Travis County's nine criminal district court judges, who preside over felony cases, have issued..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Michael King

"Stop Garza" Movement Persists in County Attorney Race
Aleshire continues attacks on Mayor Pro Tem’s “ethics”
"...virulent attack on Delia Garza’s candidacy for Travis County Attorney, former county judge Bill Aleshire renewed his personal crusade..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Delia Garza "Seriously Considering" Run for County Attorney
Supporters launch "Progressive Justice Now" draft campaign
"...Pro Tem Delia Garza to run for Travis County Attorney. So much so, in fact, that Garza’s Council colleague..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

District Judge Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials
Kocurek seeks recusal after telling DA’s office she “felt betrayed”
"...District Judge Julie Kocurek has asked to be recused from..."

May 2, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat
The Southeast Seven
"...front-runner in the seven-candidate Democratic primary for Texas House District 51. It's a race without an incumbent, as state..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files
Records will not be released to the Chronicle
"...Chronicle, according to a new opinion from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, which reversed the A.G.’s position last month..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

UPDATED: County Attorney Files New Lehmberg Removal Suit
Original petition dismissed
"...Court sources have confirmed that Travis County Attorney David Escamilla on Monday afternoon dismissed Kerry O'Brien's petition..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

District Judges Take Another Step on Bail Reform
Felony judges direct Pre-Trial Services to review ability to pay
"...agenda at the Travis County Courthouse, the felony court district judges released a memo last week directing Pretrial Services..."

Feb. 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

District Eternity
As Ronnie Earle steps down, he looks back on his life's work
"...Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle, who in December announced his decision..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

147th District Court: Two Kinds of Experience
One candidate draws on criminal law, the other on civil, for criminal bench
"...The race for Travis County's 147th Criminal District Court pits a seasoned criminal attorney and public official..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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