Law vs. Jones: 3rd Court Race Has Political History
You be the judge: Is it time for Law to get on down the road?
"...race – for the 427th District Court, between GOP Judge Melissa Goodwin and longtime Dem Magistrate Judge Jim Coronado..."
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Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals
This year, four of the court's six seats are contested
"...Waldrop's Democratic challenger is Travis Co. Criminal Magistrate Judge Jim Coronado, who has served on the bench as..."
Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Unpardonable
The Bush record of 'compassionate conservatism' is amply illustrated by his clemency record in Texas
"...unknown to the inmate until that moment – the judge (aware of the plan at sentencing) grants probation. The..."
June 11, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax
Can Lazarus Rise Again?
Gary Bradley faces bankruptcy, and Austin wonders if he'll survive and thrive one more time.
"...the blue. Last month, a Travis County family law judge delivered a startling ruling in response to Bradley's request..."
Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith
The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology
"...assistance in support of SOS ordinance.1993 Jan.: State district Judge Scott McCown rules against environmental organizations in their lawsuit..."
Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature
Naked City
Conservative Federal Judge Edith Jones speaks to Federalist students at the UT School of Law. Will Jones be Bush's first Supreme Court pick?
"...New York Times columnist Bob Herbert once described federal Judge Edith Jones as a throwback to the Dark Ages...."
Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose
Trial and Error
Questions raised about whether cards were stacked against Davidians in their civil suit against the federal government.
"...last month. Customarily, jurors file into the courtroom, the judge asks for their finding, and the presiding juror reads..."
Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce
Aleshire the Agitator
Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight
"...Anderson Don't expect many tearful farewells when Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire leaves office on New Year's Eve. Instead,..."
Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce
The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail
"...Travis County D.A., Jimmy Carroll for court of appeals judge (Austin), Carolyn Garcia for Harris County District Judge, Paul..."
April 11, 1997 News Feature
Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts
Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats
"...move up, Meachum has served almost 10 years as judge of Texas' 201st District Court. She is in the..."
Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Weekend Election Update
Filings still trickle in, but now there's a real primary
"...Judicial District Judge, 147th Judicial District Clifford Brown (D) District Judge, 201st..."
Dec. 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Point Austin: It's Not About Sharon Keller
Sharon Keller, Todd Willingham, and unjustifiable homicide
"...be standing in the dock before Sharon Keller the judge. Keller, presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals,..."
Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Michael King
'Chronicle' Endorsements
March 4 primary election
"...two well-qualified jurists to choose from: Galveston Co. District Judge Susan Criss and 13th Court of Appeals Justice Linda..."
Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature
Defenseless: TFDP Sues Williamson Co.
Is Williamson County dispensing with defense?
"...Project filed a class-action lawsuit against several Williamson County judges on behalf of three defendants charged with misdemeanor jail..."
June 23, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland
Divorce, Alamo Style
From a small north-side apartment – via toney Rob Roy, a Hays County ranch, and several sojourns in jail – Janet Kennedy keeps fighting a battle featuring all the latest in family bitterness
"...long string of appeals), which determined that an associate judge erred in granting Bobby Joe a divorce as a..."
Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
Capitol Chronicle
In Texas Courtrooms, a Fair Legal Defense is Often an Empty Promise
"...the Senate Finance Committee had on Sharon Keller, presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, who testified before..."
Feb. 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King
Naked City
In the contest for 390th District Judge, both Karrie Key and Julie Kocurek have big-name support.
"...Kocurek and Karrie Key, candidates for 390th District Court judge. Kocurek is the Republican incumbent, having obtained the post..."
Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith
Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County
Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney
"...Ervin don’t define that market’s boundaries, but ask that Judge Dayna Blazey move the trial to Comal or San..."
July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson
Juvenile Court’s Secret Hiring Process for Judges Falls Under Scrutiny
Disorder in the court?
"...On June 1, a group of judges were preparing to appoint a new associate judge to..."
June 16, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
March 2020 Club Endorsements
Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?
"...Staci Williams www.judgestaci.com ENDORSEMENTS: Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, Preston Hollow Democrats, UT..."
Feb. 4, 2020 News Post
After 17 Years In Jail, Rosa Jimenez Awaits Retrial or Release
With stage 4 kidney disease, attorneys worry retrial will turn into a death sentence
"...At a hearing Jan. 14, U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Austin asked why Travis County District Attorney Margaret..."
Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races
What, you expected us to endorse a Republican in 2018?
"...147th Judicial District Judge: Cliff Brown..."
Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower
Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"
"...before the matter would be heard before Administrative Law Judge Hunter Burkhalter of the State Office of Administrative Hearings...."
April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King
Motions for Recusal
The politics of electing judges
"...in County Court-at-Law No. 5 arguing with that court's judge, Nancy Hohengarten. Melancon, who has run her own practice..."
Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
2018 Primary Election Filing Time
And the candidates are ...
"...County Judge D: Sarah Eckhardt..."
Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Chronicle Endorsements
For the Nov. 4 General Election
"...District Judge, 147th: Cliff Brown, D..."
Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
Life in Prison for Hemp
José Peña brought some roadside weeds home from Kansas. Cops decided it was reefer, and a Texas court sentenced him to life in prison – without the evidence. It took a decade for Peña to get back some of the pieces of his life.
"...became a political hot potato, catching the attention of judges and lawyers across the state who watched as the..."
March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Keller Can Consider Herself Unwarned
Curtain finally closes on Keller case
"...the ride. So it's gone for Sharon Keller, presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals – aka "We-Close-at-5"..."
Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
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Our readers talk back.
"...to report is that in May 2002 the NLRB judge, after hearing months of exhaustive testimony, issued a decision..."
May 2, 2003 Column
Welcome to the Primaries
A roundup of the Travis County primary races
"...opposition to Frate Barker. (She joined Ron Davis and Judge Sam Biscoe in voting to remove the controversial measure..."
