147th District Court: Two Kinds of Experience

One candidate draws on criminal law, the other on civil, for criminal bench

"...The race for Travis County's 147th Criminal District Court pits a seasoned criminal attorney and..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

147th District Court: Brown Takes Gammon Down

Hands down for Cliff Brown

"...to be the next judge of the Travis County 147th Criminal District Court being vacated by retiring Judge Wilford..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

147th Court Race: Beckie Gammon Attacks

Wife of candidate goes negative

"...strange. That’s the latest in the campaign for the 147th District Court, for which attorney Bill Gammon posted this..."

March 1, 2010 News Post by Michael King

Judge Baird Not Seeking Re-Election

Baird is leaving bench next year to return to private practice and spend more time with his family

"...be seeking re-election next year to the 299th felony District Court where he has served since January 2007...."

Dec. 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Temper, Temperament

Emotions v. Experience in 261st Dist. Court Race

"...those differences into a Democratic nomination for the 261st District Court bench. Parker and Livingston square off in the..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Retirement Opens Another Bench Seat

Judge Perkins ready to hang up his robe

"...On the heels of Travis County Criminal District Court Judge Bob Perkins' announcement last week that he'll..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...run for re-election next year to the 299th Criminal District Court bench he has occupied since January 2007. Baird,..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature

Race to the Judicial Starting Line

Judicial candidates emerge with the primary six months away

"...seat of at least one retiring Travis County felony court judge has already begun in earnest. After 20 years..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 3-10

"...A get-together with Superintendent Meria Carstarphen to discuss school district dollars. 6pm. Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf...."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...the experience and political savvy – both as a district attorney and a former two-term legislator – necessary to..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Update 12/20/09

Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston

"...that is. Turns out that it's former Travis County District Attorney (and bane of Tom DeLay) Ronnie Earle...."

Dec. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court is poised to become a leader on regional government..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Supports Cliff Brown

"...Dear Editor, Re: “147th District Court: Two Kinds of Experience” [News, Feb. 19]:..."

Feb. 23, 2010 Postmarks

The Primary Candidates

Local and statewide candidates hit the campaign trail

"...Supreme Court Place 3..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...Supreme Court Justice, Place 1: Mike Westergren (D). A district judge..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Endorse-o-Rama 2010

Travis Co. Dem clubs backing White, Gilbert, favor Earle for lite guv

"...while John Lipscombe locked out Olga Selig in County Court at Law #3. The four-way fight in the 299th..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quick Election Round-Up: Local

Travis County results

"...• 201st District Court Judge incumbent Jan Patterson paid hard for pissing..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

More Dem Candidates for Judge

Contenders begin jockeying for the March Democratic primary

"...will be three open seats on Travis County's criminal court bench. There will be several contenders for the 147th..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Democratic Endorsements: SAD

Democratic clubs kick off endorsements

"...commissioners race. The group's judicial picks include Cliff Brown, 147th District Court; Amy Clark Meachum, 201st District Court; Karen..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature

Kellers Exonerated, Await Compensation

Tears of joy and thanks precede hope of financial safety

"...On Tuesday morning, Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore issued the press release confirming that..."

June 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 10-15

"...CLIFF BROWN FUNDRAISER Help raise money for the 147th District Court Democratic candidate. 5:30pm. Mitchie's Gallery, 7801 N...."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Point Austin: Truly Free

Exonerated at last, may Fran and Dan Keller finally "breathe free"

"...In 2013, then-Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg acknowledged that the case against the..."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...put him over the top. Caucus members overhwhelmingly endorsed 147th District Court Judge Wilford Flowers, a Democrat, over his..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...glitches with recordings) kept everybody in Judge Pat Priest's courtroom for several hours, DeLay uncharacteristically bolted past a crowd..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 3-10

"...CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Learn more about this candidate for the 147th district court. 5:30pm. Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones, 454-2666...."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature

Kellers Exonerated!

D.A. Moore declares Kellers "actually innocent" of alleged crimes

"...In a statement released early Tuesday morning, Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore said that after an extensive review..."

June 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 24-Oct. 1

"...CLIFF BROWN FUNDRAISER Wish the 147th District Court candidate a happy birthday, and throw his..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

The Baird Successor: Crowded Field Jockeys for 299th

Criminal court opening draws several hopefuls

"...Travis County District Court Judge Charlie Baird's December decision – just days..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

299th

Karen Sage defeats Mindy Montford in 299th district court run-off

"...vote counted and their candidate for the county's 299th District Court, Karen Sage, had sealed her win, the candidate's..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, the Republican retiring from Congressional District 21 after 30 years in office, all the big-name..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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