Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals

This year, four of the court's six seats are contested

"...earn little voter scrutiny, what happens at the Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals – one of 14 intermediate appellate..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Shea Supports Brees for Place 5 on 3rd Court of Appeals

"...Dear Editor, I was surprised by your lack of endorsement in Mina Brees' race for Place 5 on..."

Oct. 24, 2006 Postmarks

Should Have Endorsed in Place 5, Texas 3rd Court of Appeals

"...make an endorsement for Place 5 on the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals [“Endorsements,” Oct. 27], which sits in..."

Oct. 30, 2006 Postmarks

Point Austin: Disorder in the Court … of Appeals

Triana/Toth race raising unusual political dust

"...Judicial political campaigns are generally fairly sleepy affairs, most often determined, unfortunately, by partisan straight-ticket voting. An exception could..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Should Have Endorsed Buchanan for Place 6, Court of Appeals

"...to make any endorsement on Place 6 in the 3rd Court of Appeals race [“Endorsements,” Oct. 20]? Bree Buchanan,..."

Oct. 23, 2006 Postmarks

Court of Appeals Decision

"...In an opinion (PDF) delivered May 22, Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals ruled in favor of 38 FLDS..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Law vs. Jones: 3rd Court Race Has Political History

You be the judge: Is it time for Law to get on down the road?

"...the one contested race – for the 427th District Court, between GOP Judge Melissa Goodwin and longtime Dem Magistrate..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

3rd Court Halts Paid Sick Leave

City ordinance put on pause by soon-to-be-ex-judges

"...This post has been updated. The 3rd Court of Appeals has shut down Austin’s paid sick..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

3rd Court: Experience Counts

But what kind of experience? The D's and R's differ.

"...Two contested races for slots on the bench of Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals are the most important..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Appeals 3rd Court Ruling in Nisbett Murder

Can Stacey Soule prove that Vicki Nisbett is actually dead?

"...has filed a petition for discretionary review to the Court of Crim­inal Appeals requesting that the state's high criminal..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Abbott Tips the Scales in 3rd Court Judicial Race

Need help getting elected? Just get appointed.

"...win the election is to appoint him to the office in advance. That's the big favor Gov. Greg Abbott..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

A Split for the 3rd Court

Democratic and GOP incumbents both hold their seats

"...Candidates for the two contested spots on Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals spent Tuesday watching, watching, watching as..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court: Immigrant Detention Is Child Care

3rd Court of Appeals dismisses suit that challenged "family residential centers" that meet only minimal child welfare standards

"...State officials who seek to minimize the standards protecting undocumented mothers..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dr. Van Boven's Attempt To Clear His Name Loses at Third Court

Court endorses Medical Board appeal, rejects unlawful sanction claim

"...did not end well. On Jan. 9, the Third Court of Appeals rejected his claim against Texas Medical Board..."

Jan. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...Amid the state's record-breaking early voter turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Seinfeld's Julia Louis-­Drey­fus (Elaine Benes),..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Court Orders Change to Camping Ban Ballot

Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council changes ballot language

"...Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council has made two changes to the language..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Springsteen Seeks New Day in Court

He hopes to be declared innocent of the Yogurt Shop Murders

"...Attorneys for Robert Springsteen were in Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals last Wednesday, April 27, to argue..."

May 4, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Third Court Seats Go GOP

One Dem remains on influential bench

"...seats up for election this year on Texas' influential 3rd Court of Appeals, turning the entire court red save..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Van Boven Wins at Texas Supreme Court

Justices rule Medical Board violated doctor’s rights

"...In an extraordinary June 3 opinion, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the Texas Medical Board acted ultra..."

June 6, 2022 News Post by Michael King

State Ban on Delta-8 Fails in Court (Again)

Texas Supreme Court upholds legality of Delta-8

"...shelves anytime soon. On December 10, the Texas Supreme Court sided with Austin hemp and CBD retailer Hometown Hero,..."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Appeals Court: Patterson Looking for Escape Hatch?

Justice's departure from court would tilt the political balance

"...After four months of uncertainty over who would succeed the late Judge Scott..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Scott Appeals Conviction in Yogurt Shop Case

A recent Supreme Court decision may undercut both verdicts

"...Austin's infamous yogurt shop murder case was back in court last week, when an attorney for Michael Scott (the..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...contested primaries for nominations to the state's two high courts...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...contested primaries for nominations to the state's two high courts. "We're seeing unprecedented amounts of candidates running," said Glen..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Appeals Court Rules Against WilCo Constable: The fight continues

Constable Gary Griffin's attorney: 'This case is not over.'

"...On Nov. 28, the 3rd Court of Appeals in Austin ruled against Precinct 1..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

State Races Make for Critical Choices in the Middle of the Ballot

Taking a look at the state slate

"...Congress and the Texas Legislature. And at the end of the ballot, you'll find the contests for City Council..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Free Speech Fight Continues in Court

Appeals court finds city's move to dismiss 'without merit'

"...On Nov. 2, Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals denied the city of Austin's attempt..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Getting to Bottom of Perry-Patterson Pickle

Questions go unanswered in district court appointment process

"...When we asked Gov. Rick Perry's press office earlier this month whether or not the governor had..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Caldwell County Landfill Opens After Years of Dispute

Neighbor: "This landfill should not be where it's sitting"

"...local activists, organized as Environmental Pro­tec­tion in the Interest of Caldwell County; the owners of the nearby Texas Disposal..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Supreme Court Backs FLDS Mothers

Children reunite with parents in wake of Supremes' decision

"...After reviewing the evidence and testimony proffered during hearings in district court, the Texas Supreme Court..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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