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Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!
"...from the Mothers for Democracy Institute, hosted by the Travis County Democratic Party.   – Kat McNevins Austin Public..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election
Turnout was about 6% for the historic election
"...city also voted to disannex. At the same time, Travis County voters elected, for the first time, members of..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Everything Old Is New Again
The long, honorable history of students “disturbing the war”
"...or that blood will eventually spill? (As of publication, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza said there had been no..."

May 4, 2024 News Post by Michael King

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

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas
Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district
"...role in the state’s property tax system. Some in Travis County fear the May 4 election could allow Republicans..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Explores the Progressive Power of Ballot Measures
Organizers from different states discuss letting the voters decide on issues like abortion
"...harder to vote. Just a few months ago, the Travis County Republican Party delayed signing the contract for a..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support
After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection
"...Travis County’s incumbent District Attorney José Garza prevailed over his..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

José Garza Wins Democratic Primary in Contentious District Attorney Race
Garza got two thirds of the vote
"...The Democratic primary election for Travis County district attorney has been..."

March 6, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly
So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history
"...primary draws to a close, a sizable number of Travis County Republicans have made the unusual decision to vote..."

March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents
Our choices for local, state, and national races
"...The problem for Gutierrez is that Beto O’Rourke challenged..."

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

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events
Get out the vote and more this week
"...care for on their 40 beautiful acres in Bastrop County. But – is there a better time to do..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

March 2024 Primary Election Info
Early Voting: February 20 - March 1; Election Day: March 5
"...City Council elections are not until November, but the party primaries are just two months away, on March 5...."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature

Travis County Democratic and Republican Parties Narrowly Avoid Litigation Over Primary Voting
TCRP will hand-count all Republican ballots, but shared voting locations are intact
"...On Monday, the Travis County Democratic Party came perilously close to suing the..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes
Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races
"...Travis County remains a deeply blue county, so much of..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Woman Granted Permission for Legal Abortion Flees State After Texas Supreme Court Halts Ruling
Her pregnancy could render her infertile if continued
"...for permission to abort a dangerous pregnancy, and a Travis County Judge allowed it late last week. That decision..."

Dec. 11, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton
Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?
"...bottomless credulity of the current base of the Republican Party, Paxton described his impeachment as a collaboration between the..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.
An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right
"...in Wisconsin in 2020, tweeted his support. Texas Republican Party Chair Matt Rinaldi retweeted several incendiary posts calling the..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend
From Dana to Dyana
"...After winning an easy victory in both the Democratic primary and general election last year, Limon-Mercado was formally..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...a Senate committee. Some conservative activists wanted to ban Democratic chairs entirely from the 15 positions...."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature

TikTok Banned for State-issued Devices Over Espionage Threat
TikTok on the clock
"...have to do with espionage for the Chinese Communist Party? Last week, Congress and Gov. Greg Abbott pointed to..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Leena Alali

Election Ticker: Say It Ain’t So, Zo
Qadri explains his GOP gigs, Guerrero explains her housing views
"...I think that person was connected to the Republican Party of Texas though truthfully, it was so quick I..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Local Candidates Find Victory in Statewide Races
On a wet, cloudy night, Greg Casar enjoys clear triumph
"...it might, since he sees the national platform for democratic socialist and union organizing that comes with being one..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog
Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off
"...Maggie Q. Thompson is at Kathryn Whitley Chu’s victory party. The AISD Trustee, District 4, candidate handily defeated opponent..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?
Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"
"...25,343 people had their minds totally made up in Travis County and cast their ballots on the first day..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections
Our picks for state and local races
"...neighbors from displacement. His campaign coalition of labor unions, Democratic clubs, elected officials, and prominent community leaders will hopefully..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Civic Engagement Opportunities for Austin Students
A guide to getting involved and making your voice heard
"...speak on an issue at a City Council meeting. Travis County Democratic Party..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Katherine McNevins

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...support area" on 68-acre plot near its existing Southeast Travis County location. Beyond that the expansion will involve "industrial..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature

Your Best Midterm Bets in the Dobbs Era
Vote hard, with a vengeance
"...for our civic buck? Let's go to the map! Travis County..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries
The field is set
"...luego! Their only bright spot is that P. won Travis County by about 1,800 votes. Maybe he'll move here,..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped
"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”
"...Selena Xie, Nicks' counterpart as president of the Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services Assoc­iation. Medics also saved the..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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