Point Austin - Daily News - The Austin Chronicle

Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir says she needs to know by May 1 whether all local voters will be allowed to vote by mail. On Friday, a state district court said yes – but Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’ll appeal. Will the courts provide a resolution by May?

11:30AM Thu. Apr. 23, 2020, Michael King Read More | Comment »

Judge Sulak Issues Vote-by-Mail Injunction

As anticipated, this afternoon Judge Tim Sulak, presiding over the 201st District Court,*[correction below] issued a temporary injunction enabling vote-by-mail in Travis County and, in principle, all Texas voters under threat of pandemic, at least through July. The state of Texas is expected to appeal.

5:15PM Fri. Apr. 17, 2020, Michael King Read More | Comment »

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Concludes

Today's hearing in the 201st District Court*[correction below] concluded just before 3pm, when Judge Tim Sulak indicated he would grant a temporary injunction enabling expanded mail voting for July and an "aligned" early voting period. State is expected to appeal.

4:15PM Wed. Apr. 15, 2020, Michael King Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

KUTX & Mueller Rock the Park w/ Geto Gala, Lucas Miller

Mueller Lake Park Outdoor Amphitheater

Selena Birthday Week Celebration at French Legation Museum

Keira Nova, She23, Ayo Tamz, Maurvice, Envy N, Caleb Lemons at Flamingo Cantina

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Continues in 353rd Court

The state lawsuit addressing Vote-by-Mail filed by the Texas Democratic Party is in noon recess. Morning testimony argued state law already allows VBM for public health "disability," but need for common state standard.

1:15PM Wed. Apr. 15, 2020, Michael King Read More | Comment »

Former Travis County D.A. Ronnie Earle Dies

After a long illness, legendary former Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle died Sunday. Earle had been a fixture in local political life for decades, D.A. for more than 30 years, and liked to joke that someone once asked if he was “District Eternity.”

3:00PM Mon. Apr. 6, 2020, Michael King Read More | Comment »

Justice Advocates React to Felony Bond Order

Four criminal justice reform groups responded today to the Standing Order issued by the felony District Court Judges earlier this week. The Texas Fair Defense Project, Texas Appleseed, Austin Justice Coalition, and ACLU of Texas called the order a “positive step” but recommended broader scope.

2:30PM Thu. Mar. 26, 2020, Michael King Read More | Comment »

District Judges Issue Order on Felony Personal Bonds

Travis County's nine criminal district court judges, who preside over felony cases, have issued a new standing order setting explicit standards for the issuance of automatic personal recognizance bonds – essentially a promise to return to court without requiring cash bail.

8:00PM Tue. Mar. 24, 2020, Michael King Read More | Comment »

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the various public responses, political campaigns in progress have taken a back burner. Two major developments: Gov. Greg Abbott postponed the primary run-offs to July 14, and the Texas Democratic Party sued to expand vote-by-mail.

4:30PM Mon. Mar. 23, 2020, Michael King Read More | Comment »

Brady PAC Endorses MJ Hegar for Senate

Although the COVID-19 pandemic understandably dominates the news cycle, the ongoing political campaigns occasionally emerge. The Brady PAC – sister committee to gun violence prevention group Brady – has endorsed MJ Hegar over Royce West in the U.S. Senate run-off, scheduled for May 26.

7:00AM Fri. Mar. 20, 2020, Michael King Read More | Comment »

« 1 ‹ BACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NEXT › 35 »

PHOTO GALLERIES

The CMT Music Awards Return to Moody Center

MORE PHOTO GALLERIES >