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Opinion: Clean Air Can’t Wait – How We Can Improve the I-35 Project
There are urgent environmental considerations to the highway expansion
"...District 8; and CM Alison Alter represents District 10. Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea represents Precinct 2...."

May 17, 2024 Column by Natasha Harper-Madison

County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings
Commissioners say both are top priorities
"...After a years-long ideation process, plans are finally firming..."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?
The district is proposing to give away family service centers
"...However, district observers, including City Council members and county commissioners, have questions. Those we spoke with were quick..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Project Connect’s Paxton Problem
As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit
"...A group of prominent plaintiffs – including Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez, former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos,..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents
Our choices for local, state, and national races
"...shoes. Today is not that day. State Offices Railroad Commissioner: Bill Burch *..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events
A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more
"...is meant to promote public health across the entire Austin-Travis County community, so every vaccine is free (no insurance..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...in Austin, is facing a lawsuit from plaintiffs including Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez and Dirty Martin's Place. They..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature

The DPS Partnership Cost Taxpayers at Least $80,000
And targeted Black and brown Austinites disproportionately
"...At the Travis County Commissioners Court’s last meeting of 2023, commissioners approved..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities
Can healing happen in jail?
"...Screams and moaning cries are near constant. Because the Travis County Sheriff's Office is short on corrections officers, those..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024
Getting people in crisis out of jail is "a long time coming"
"...next year, there will finally be some movement on Travis County's plan to build a diversion center to redirect..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...the "rogue prosecutor" law passed this year, a former Travis County man – Jason Salazar – has petitioned to..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature

There’s No Turning Back the Clock on Climate
Activist John Umphress reflects on “baby steps” at COP28
"...a longtime climate activist. Umphress, who is married to Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea, reflects on the “baby steps”..."

Dec. 12, 2023 News Post

Travis County Commissioner Offers a Texas Perspective on Climate Action at COP28
WATCH: Brigid Shea on local government efforts
"...Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea is attending COP28 in her..."

Dec. 7, 2023 News Post

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..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress
Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage
"...Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved Tesla’s $750,000 community investment plan,..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Travis County Needs to Double Its Emissions Reductions by 2030
No strategy too small for tackling climate change
"...In June 2020, Travis County created its first Climate Action Plan, right as..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Del Valle and Leander ISD Supers Testify Against New State-Imposed School Rating System
Dozens of districts have joined the lawsuit
"...the Texas Education Agency on Tuesday, arguing that TEA Commissioner Mike Morath broke the law in his rollout of..."

Oct. 11, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Widespread Opposition to Concert Venue West of Austin Might Not Be Enough to Kill It
Commissioners say it’s a road safety issue
"...In a barn/event center on Monday evening in Hays County, hundreds gathered in heated opposition to a proposed 5,000-seat..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Centers and the Misting Canopy Pilot at Republic Square. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services responded to 944 heat-related illness..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature

First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County
Overdose reversal drugs don't work on this tranquilizer
"...Travis County officials held a press conference today alerting the..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?
Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river
"...Three years ago, Travis County cut a deal with Tesla, selling it a..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Adding AffordabilityThe Travis County Commis­sioners Court approved funding June 27 that will..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature

SH 45 Gap Project Moves Ahead Despite Dubious Regional Cooperation
Out of the loop
"...progressing with some community engagement, albeit only in Hays County – and Travis County commissioners are mad about it...."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...bill attempting to control "rogue" district attorneys (such as Travis County's own D.A. José Garza, who has refused to..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature

Travis County Moves to Stop Jailing Austinites With Mental Illness
Leaders commit to 100-day deadline to overhaul mental health services
"...Countywide, those that have the power to mitigate a growing..."

June 7, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

City Workers Protest City Manager’s Mandatory Return to Office
Protesters say it will be disastrous for recruitment and retention
"...to reduce emissions has long been a goal of Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea – indeed, the National Association..."

June 2, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

City, County Join the I-35 Resistance
Council and commissioners ask for big changes to TxDOT plan
"...this past week, convincing both City Council and the Travis County Commis­sion­ers Court to issue letters to the Texas..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dripping Springs Drama
"...Opposition Blizexas LLC and parent company Lexor Investments found Travis County’s codes too restrictive for a 5000-seat amphitheater. Next..."

Jan. 8, 2023 Postmarks

November 8 Election Endorsements
All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page
"...The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. We..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections
Our picks for state and local races
"...Land Commissioner: Jay Kleberg..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

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