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May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up
Noises from the March 2020 primary
"...queue to run for the Dem nomination for Travis County attorney (incumbent David Escamilla is retiring). The others are..."
Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?
Get out of jail free $10K
"...in the basement of the Downtown jail. There, Travis County Sheriff's Office staff – often working on a skeleton..."
Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Effectively Decriminalized in Travis County
Texas decriminalizes “hemp,” chaos ensues
"...amounts of marijuana has been effectively decriminalized in Travis County and throughout much of Texas ... by accident. [inset-1-right]..."
July 12, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin
Travis County
"...The most strongly contested Travis County campaign is likely to be the race for Precinct..."
Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King
Travis County 'Death Spiral'
Facing a personnel dilemma, the commissioners respond: Fire everybody!
"...When the Travis County commissioners narrowly voted Sept. 1 to terminate two long-tenured..."
Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith
UPDATED: Travis County Allows First Texas Gay Marriage
Travis County clerk issues marriage license to gay couple this morning
"...UPDATED: Conservative Attorney General Ken Paxton swiftly filed and was granted a..."
Feb. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma
Despite Concern, Commissioners Proceed With Two Finalists for County Judge
Advocates hope the next CC4 judge understands the intersections of sexual assault and family violence
"...The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, voted to move..."
Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party
After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one
"...gathered at the South Austin Third Base that local attorney Anne Wynne had just called to concede the race..."
June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County
Tracking the local races
"...easily, as did Vanessa Fuentes in D2 to succeed County Attorney-elect Delia Garza. Ann Howard flipped the last GOP-held..."
Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff
Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County
Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney
"...It’s no surprise that APD Officer Christopher Taylor’s attorneys want his murder trial moved out of progressive Travis..."
July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson
“Criminal D.A.” Plan Simmers at County
Commissioners to consider legislative role on Nov. 13
"...The proposal-in-progress to merge the Travis County District Attorney and County Attorney offices into a "Criminal..."
Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King
Duty vs. Gattis: Williamson County Fireworks
Judge accused of trying to hide unauthorized hiring
"...The legal range war between Williamson County Attorney Jana Duty and the Williamson County Commissioners Court..."
Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Michael King
Travis County District Judge Allows Austin’s Dine-in Limitations
Update: Texas Supreme Court blocks local dine-in orders
"...decision last night (Jan. 1), just hours before Austin-Travis County limitation’s on dine-in food and beverage services were set..."
Dec. 31, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan
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 for..."
Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court
A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?
"...– now seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court – tried to circumvent state rape..."
June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Travis County D.A. Moore and Her First Assistant Hire Top-Tier Help
Infamous defense attorney will represent the defendants in rape survivor's defamation suit
"...Houston powerhouse attorney Russell "Rusty" Hardin Jr. of Rusty Hardin & Associates..."
Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail
After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court
"...by the failure of his threats of prosecution, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked the state Supreme Court Wednesday..."
May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King
Workers Defense Project Director Opens District Attorney Campaign
José Garza to challenge Margaret Moore
"...announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Travis County District Attorney...."
June 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King
District Attorney Moore and First Assistant D.A. Montford Lose a Round in Survivors' Suit Drama
Federal judge allows for a possible second lawsuit
"...in federal court on Tuesday, April 2, a Nueces County district court will decide whether Emily Borchardt can depose..."
April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Confusion, Concerns Surround Response to County’s Dangerous Dogs
A partnership problem, or not?
"...toward the end of a daylong meeting of Travis County Commissioners, County Judge Sarah Eckhardt voiced concerns suggesting that..."
March 23, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader
Travis County Celebrates Marriage Equality
Clerk issues 313 marriage licenses by close of business
"...the Chronicle while awaiting her license at the Travis County Clerk’s office. “It’s nice to know that in the..."
June 26, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma
Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly
So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history
"...draws to a close, a sizable number of Travis County Republicans have made the unusual decision to vote in..."
March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
A Numbers Game in County Court at Law No. 4
Jeffers campaign promotes inaccurate caseload stats to Chronicle
"...A central issue in the County Court at Law No. 4 judicial campaign is the..."
Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Michael King
Travis County Judicial System Prepares for Enforcement (or Not) of SB 4
Judges are urged not to deport people
"...Adeola Ogunkeyede, Travis County’s chief public defender, is asking the county’s judges to..."
March 29, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
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..."
Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon
County Courts-at-Law Nos. 3 & 5: Now We’ve Got Bad Blood
Defense attorneys eye Hohengarten, Lipscombe on county benches
"...There are seven criminal judges at the county level – handling class A and B misdemeanors. Three..."
Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Another Survivor Comes Forward Against Travis County D.A.
Change.org petition calls for the removal of Margaret Moore
"...alleged sexual assault has come forward to accuse Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore of failing to hold rapists..."
Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff
Linebarger to County: Have We Got a Deal for You
Travis County officials spark a feud over the prospect of privatizing the county's delinquent tax collection duties
"...Travis County officials have touched off a bristling political feud over..."
April 29, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
Attorney Appointed to Consider Whether Lehmberg Will Face Criminal Charges
Felony conviction would lead oust D.A.
"...A well-respected, veteran Democratic elected district attorney has been appointed to consider a criminal charge filed..."
June 28, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
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