Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal

Execution still slated for tomorrow

"...to review the case of Texas death row inmate Elroy Chester who argues that comments made by Judge Edith..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hellmund Speaks

F1 project boss talks tracks and team orders

"...the financial heavy hitter (Red McCombs) and the location (Elroy) of the new US Grand Prix Formula One track...."

July 31, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...nearest city, Silverstone has a lot in common with Elroy, the unincorporated community southeast of Austin that will house..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wild Bubba's Wild Game Grill

"...Wild Bubba's Wild Game Grill13912 FM 812, Elroy; 512/243-1333 Mon.-Sat., 11am-3pm..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Commissioners Punt Southeast Roads One More Time

Margaret Gómez agrees to compromise

"...Pearce Lane to SH-71, and $13.8 million to expand Elroy Road to four lanes from McAngus to Kellam. Gomez..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Smart Enough to Die

In 2002, the Supreme Court banned the death penalty for mentally retarded defendants. Still, Texas finds a way.

"...Elroy Chester was the worst one-man crime wave Port Arthur..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Birth of Formula One – Austin

Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate

"...what was until recently the sleepy Southeast backwater of Elroy, up has sprung a race track/concert venue/business park that..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Judge Edith Jones on Race, Crime, and God's Vengeance

Civil rights group files complaint against 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge

"...the Texas death row cases of Larry Swearingen and Elroy Chester...."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Oops

"...we stated that the planned Formula One facility in Elroy will be situated between FM 812 (to the south)..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Column

All Rolled Up in Formula One

F1 backers receive a key vote from City Council

"...pipe to the area around the proposed track in Elroy. While public commentary for and against the proposal was..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

F1 Bets on Red (Updated)

Full Throttle Productions announces Red McCombs as financial backer

"...The where: The new site is in Elroy: South-east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, between SH-130, Elroy Road..."

July 27, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Takes on HealthSouth, Statesman PUD, and More

Council Preview: Is HealthSouth ready to roll?

"...will also take on an eminent domain case on Elroy Road to buy out land for the Kellam Road..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Travis and Hays counties Team Up for Flood Prevention

Two counties are better than one

"...17, 6pm in the cafeteria at Popham Elementary on Elroy Road in Del Valle...."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

F1 Pits Comrade vs. Comrade

"...of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Elroy. www.circuitoftheamericas.com...."

Oct. 21, 2016 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Snakes on a Plate

Reconsidering the reptile

"...cheeseburger, we thought Wild Bubba's Wild Game Grill in Elroy would be game. Owner Wyman "Wild Bubba" Gilliam says,..."

July 10, 2015 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Burger Town

How do our hometown patties match up against the influx of trendy national chains?

"...– check out Wild Bubba's Wild Game Grill in Elroy). And we haven't even touched on the veggie-burger genre!..."

March 7, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Club Endorsements Pile Up

Multi-club meeting scheduled for Jan. 30

"...Darla Wegner: Elroy Neighborhood Association, Friends of Formula One..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Judge Not … Lest Ye Be Not Judged [UPDATED]

Labor begins to move on 2014 endorsements

"...Commissioner Margaret Gomez in Precinct 4. Wegner lives in Elroy (near the Circuit of the Americas), and lists her..."

Dec. 7, 2013 News Post by Michael King

County Commissioners Approve Fast-Tracked Road Project

"...COTA site, which would have fast-tracked the widening of Elroy Road. Instead, that project becomes part of a regional..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...the Circuit of the Americas For­mula 1 track in Elroy, in the heart of ESD 11. Then the city..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...three-judge panel Wednesday refused to halt the execution of Elroy Chester in a review ordered by 5th U.S. Circuit..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature

Death Watch

Chester to die June 12

"...In all, Elroy Chester is responsible for at least five murders – including..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Edith Jones: Blacks and Hispanics More Violent

Complaint filed over Jones's discriminatory and biased comments

"...the Texas death row cases of Larry Swearingen and Elroy Chester. Jones authored the January 2012 opinion denying relief..."

June 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Pruett Gets 60-Day Delay Pending DNA Testing

A death row inmate is granted a rare reprieve

"...death since reinstatement. And with Pruett given a reprieve, Elroy Chester, whose mental abilities are in question even while..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Despite Prosecutor's Deal With Snitch, Cobb Loses Appeals

Despite prosecutor's deal with snitch, Cobb loses appeals

"...April 24: Elroy Chester (Jefferson County)..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Food Events

Nov. 29-Dec. 6

"...Thu., Nov. 29, 6:30-9:30pm. Circuit of the Americas Track, Elroy, TX. www.foodforthought.ticketleap.com...."

Nov. 30, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Council: I Hear a Lotta Buzzin'

City Council considers Formula One flight plans

"...the land at COTA and nearby (welcome to Austin, Elroy!); and Item 58 would direct city staff to enter..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Hellmund Agrees To Settle F1 Suit

Tavo Hellmund agrees to out-of-court settlement of suit filed against Austin F1 investors

"...Throttle announces McCombs' role and unveils track location in Elroy, as well as deal with MotoGP...."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting & Election Day

Early Voting: April 30-May 8 • Election Day: May 12

"...Popham Elementary, 7014 Elroy, 8am-5pm..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature

Civics 101

"...to protest, file exemptions and deferrals, and more. 6:30pm. Elroy Com­munity Library, 13512 FM 812, Del Valle. Free. www.facebook.com/traviscountytaxoffice...."

April 13, 2012 News Column

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