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Graves Update: Judge thumbs nose at feds
Lawyers for Graves fire back at Burleson Co. District Judge Reva Towslee-Corbett, who, in an apparent screw you to federal bench, set $1 million bond for Graves to be released from jail
"...on Dec. 21 fired back at Burleson Co. District Judge Reva Towslee-Corbett, who, in an apparent screw-you to the..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Federal Judge Limits Smoking Ban
Sparks says businesses are not responsible for smoking patrons' conduct
"...henceforth changing the way the ordinance can be enforced. Judge Sam Sparks ruled that the ban's requirement of bar..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Judge Slaps SOS, Bunch
Enviro group penalized for 'frivolous' Lazy 9 lawsuit
"...A visiting judge from Seguin who ran on a tough-on-juvenile-crime platform in..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Paul Watkins Plans to Run for County Judge
"...announcement that he intends to run for Hays County judge when Jim Powers' term is up. The announcement was..."

Feb. 11, 2004 Postmarks

Judge Rules in Favor of Supercuts in "Off-the-Clock" Case
"...Alan Sager began in the 126th District Court of Judge Darlene Byrne. As reported in the Chronicle May 30..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Death Sentence Be Overturned
Agreement between judge, D.A., defense supports her innocence

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Austin Film Society Is Hosting a Conversation With Don Hertzfeldt and Mike Judge
Hertzfeldt will present his new short film "Me"
"...also a lengthy in-person conversation between Hertzfeldt and Mike Judge, who's contributed a thing or to the annals of..."

Feb. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Judge Blocks Texas Education Agency From Releasing New, Harsher Grades
A-F accountability grade: incomplete
"...Travis County District Judge Catherine Mauzy issued a temporary injunction on Thursday to..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fair Federal Judge Journalism
"...excellent and much appreciated. [“The Case of the Missing Judges,” News, Sept. 29] No axe-grinding, just informed and highly..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Postmarks

Drag Ban Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
Drag is art and art is free speech
"...Senate Bill 12, has been declared unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled on Sept. 26 that drag is..."

Sept. 26, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Travis County District Judge Orders Injunction Against Smokable Hemp Ban
Texas can't penalize retailers for selling smokable hemp until Feb. 1
"...1. The order, handed down by Travis County District Judge Lora Livingston on Sept. 18, found that representatives for..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Judge Blocks State From Banning Abortion During Pandemic
Texas providers can continue delivering essential care – for now.
"...last week, as the Chronicle reported. Today, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel granted providers, including Planned Parenthood of Greater..."

March 30, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race
Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election
"...In an expected yet still emotional farewell, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt stepped down from the seat she's held..."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Judge Finds Texas Violated National Voter Registration Act
Motor voter mayhem
"...the state to change its voter registration laws, U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia found Texas in violation of the National..."

April 10, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks Driftwood Music Fest Dates
Old Settler’s competitor concedes April weekend
"...Old Settler’s Music Festival, a Travis County District Court judge has issued a temporary injunction against newfound Americana competitors..."

Nov. 27, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Ban
A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Sept. 14
"...In a court order issued Thursday, U.S. Judge Lee Yeakel has placed a short-term halt on an..."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge (Temporarily) Blocks Texas From Denying Planned Parenthood Patients Medicaid
Medicaid removal will not take effect until at least Feb. 21
"...Following a three-day hearing that concluded Thursday afternoon, U.S. Judge Sam Sparks granted a temporary injunction blocking Texas officials..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Sparks Critical of State's Defense of Fetal Burial Rule
Anti-choice rule will not go into effect until Jan. 27
"...saying the witness has “no credibility whatsoever” with the judge. Sparks admonished Bishop for not having a “substantive” knowledge..."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge Chooses Religious Freedom Over Trans Health Care Rights
Obama's mandate would have provided more health care options to the trans community
"...On New Year's Eve, U.S. District Judge Reed O'Con­nor ordered a nationwide halt to the Obama..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Federal Judge Blocks Fetal Burial Rule … For Now
Anti-choice rule will not go into effect Dec. 19
"...U.S. Judge Sam Sparks has granted abortion providers a temporary restraining..."

Dec. 15, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Sanctions Austin Attorney Omar W. Rosales
Years of “creating strife and perpetuating lies” came back to haunt Rosales
"...U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane has sanctioned Austin attorney Omar W. Rosales..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Judge Blocks New Federal Overtime Rules
Rule won't go into effect Dec. 1 thanks to Paxton, 20-state coalition
"...In a blow to workers' rights today, U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant of Sherman, Texas, temporarily struck down a..."

Nov. 22, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

District Judge Strikes Down Texas Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Stay issued until appeal
"...Today U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia in San Antonio ruled that Texas' ban..."

Feb. 26, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Supports Eckhardt For County Judge
"...to talk preparation for the job of Travis County judge, it's hard to debate who has the deeper and..."

Jan. 19, 2014 Postmarks

Judge Declines to Unseal APD Documents Prior to Trial
Carter shooting case slated for July trial
"...Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel on Tuesday denied an attempt to unseal..."

Feb. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Judge: City of Austin Policy Violates Free Speech
Trespass notices given to Occupiers by city not legally sound
"...Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel has concluded that the city's use of..."

Sept. 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Judge to Bee Cave: Leave Planet K Alone
Bee Cave on the warpath over novelty shop's signage
"...– continued last week with Travis County civil court Judge Tim Sulak signing a temporary injunction forbidding Bee Cave..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge To Review Willingham Case
Baird sets hearing for Oct. 6-7
"...District Judge Charlie Baird will hold a two-day hearing in October..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Orders Posthumous DNA Testing
Did the state execute an innocent man?
"...On June 11 state District Judge Paul Murphy ruled that the state of Texas must..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Not the Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast!
City incentives, AISD issues, and the sad saga of Judge Keller
"...last and probably least, controversial Court of Criminal Appeals judge Sharon Keller gets a semi-clean bill of health. Jordan..."

Jan. 28, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

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