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Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Springsteen Sues for Innocence – in Bexar County
Freed inmate takes his case to a friendlier venue
"...Robert Springsteen has filed a civil case in Bexar County district court, asking that a judge make a finding..."
March 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith
City, County Budgets Hold the (Bottom) Line
At both City Hall and the courthouse, it's all quiet on the fiscal front
"...forward in a sustainable environment." And over at the Travis Co. Courthouse, county financial honcho Christian Smith sounded a..."
Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Attorney General Avoids Day in Court
Securities investigation dropped in Travis, may go to Dallas
"...Attorney General Ken Paxton is one step closer to avoiding..."
Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker
New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend
From Dana to Dyana
"...in on Jan. 27 as the first newly elected Travis County Clerk since Dana DeBeauvoir won the job in..."
Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher
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..."
July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
How and Why the City and County Chose to Cancel SXSW
Striking precarious, if unachievable, balance between protecting public health and avoiding economic calamity
"...noon on Friday, March 6, Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt knew that South by Southwest..."
March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
No Fair Share? Property Tax Report Provokes a County Review.
Property tax study says commercial property owners are draining homeowners' bank accounts
"...Travis County officials have vowed to unravel a "historic and..."
July 17, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith
Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election
It's the first time we're voting for these positions
"...critical role in the state’s property tax system. In Travis County, Democrats fear this low-information election could allow Republicans..."
April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
County Delays Funding for New Women’s Jail
A surprising turn of events
"...culminated Tuesday with activists and former inmates packing the Travis County Commissioners Courtroom to speak against a new women's..."
March 9, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader
The Role of a Defense Attorney
"...I read with interest “A Question of Compassion for Travis County’s Family Violence Court,” [News, June 19] naively hoping..."
June 19, 2020 Postmarks
County Candidates Vow to End S-Comm
Sheriff's deportation program becomes campaign issue
"...Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton isn't on this year's election..."
Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith
Hospital District in County Hands
A courthouse exec will handle the interim reins
"...conflicts of interest with the city of Austin, the Travis Co. Hospital District Board of Managers on Tuesday tapped..."
Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith
County Judge Sarah Eckhardt on Greg Abbott's Texas Hammer
“Local control had been a darling of the state for years, and now it has become the enemy”
"...back from Austin coffers this February in retaliation against Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez's immigration policies, he did little..."
Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma
County Settles One Claim, Rejects Another
Commissioners agree to pay former HR director $40,000
"...Travis County Commissioners last week agreed to pay $40,000 to..."
Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith
'Chronicle' Staff Disgusting in Its Williamson County Reporting
"...radical, left-wing rag, but your piece on the Williamson County justice system and District Attorney John Bradley was beyond..."
Oct. 4, 2004 Postmarks
A Prosecutor Weighs In on Williamson County Story
"...Dear Editor, As a veteran prosecutor in another Texas county, I have come to know John Bradley rather well..."
Sept. 30, 2004 Postmarks
Travis Co. Jail Immigration Fracas Hits Commissioners Court
County officials claim they never dreamed jail arrangement with feds would cause such a fuss
"...Travis County Commissioners Court convened long past quitting time Tuesday..."
Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland
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 and..."
July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Congressional District 25: County by County
Competitive race gets down to who brings the votes
"...13 counties, northbound in a dogleg right from Hays County up to the Dallas suburbs of Burleson and Mansfield...."
May 11, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Then There's This: County Folds on Tax Fight
Commissioners kick can down the road by opting to study appraisal system
"...airing their grievances over rising residential tax bills, and Travis County officials hinting they may go to war over..."
June 13, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith
Point Austin: A Victory for Travis
Court decision on districts raises possibility for fairer politics
"...Republican majority in 2011 are unconstitutional – with Democratic Travis County's sole Democratic district (of five) among the three..."
March 17, 2017 News Column by Michael King
Doggett, Travis Returned to Normalcy
New congressional map gives Travis a three-way split, which is a lot better than five
"...The GOP response was predictable grandstanding: On Nov. 26, Attorney General Greg Abbott announced he would ask the U.S...."
Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Texas House: The Travis Delegation
Can Ana Jordan put a Democrat back in the HD 47 seat?
"...There's only one Republican state representative in Travis County, and that's Paul Workman. That's not a reflection..."
Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout
Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by
"...The most shocking result in Travis County was the defeat of two-term House District 47..."
Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
County May Contest Tax-Exempt Status of Soccer Stadium
It's the tax, man
"...County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to "preserve the county's right..."
Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders
District Attorney: Moore Takes All
Late-filing challenger bests Cobb
"...were released a couple hours prior, Cobb had learned Travis County Democrats were supporting his opponent Margaret Moore at..."
March 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Activist/Attorney Lulu Flores Claims House Seat She Sought 20 Years Ago
And other State Representative results
"...up two more decades of advocacy and engagement among Travis County's Democratic leaders (especially the women) and won this..."
March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
County Drops Most Charges Against Protesters
104 of the 178 people arrested at the spring and summer protests will avoid court
"...After a months-long review, outgoing County Attorney David Escamilla has decided to throw out a..."
Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races
What, you expected us to endorse a Republican in 2018?
"...surprise that the candidates we support for the partisan county, statewide, and federal races are left-leaning Democrats. The Texas..."
Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
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