Consolidate the Prosecutors

District attorney, county attorney propose path for prosecutorial revamp

"...District Attorney Margaret Moore, County Attorney David Escamilla, and a few of their best..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit

The end of the year is a busy time

"...were also in attendance. The gathering at the Travis County Courthouse morphed into a march - most of the..."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Hair Analysis: The Root of the Evidence Problem

Texas takes on first-in-the-nation statewide case review

"...Public Safety labs and eight additional public labs (generally county or police department crime labs). The labs are currently..."

Jan. 13, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Shape of Things to Come

Early steps in the redistricting process raise issues of race and representation

"..."I'm here to advocate for the reunification of Travis County," Dukes told the committee...."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Springsteen Seeks New Day in Court

He hopes to be declared innocent of the Yogurt Shop Murders

"...In 2009, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the charges against Springsteen –..."

May 4, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...the U.S. Senate seat still to be determined. Travis County Democrats face a simpler ballot, needing to decide only..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

CD 35: Doggett, Romo, Alvarado

Democrats face off in (or just outside) this gerrymandered district

"...blocks east of the newly drawn lines, and incumbent Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Sylvia Romo also lives outside the..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Perry's Picks for Forensic Panel

New faces will serve on Forensic Science Commission

"...Commission. Replacing ousted appointee John Bradley, the controversial Williamson County district attorney, is Tarrant County Assistant D.A. Richard Alpert;..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

No More Produce 'n' Politics

"...HEB grocery chain will indeed pull out of Travis County's early voting system, probably before the fall elections. Such..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Seeing the Light

Capital Metro unveils plans for light rail, a bus-rapid-transit system, and HOV lanes for Austin.

"...service area, which doesn't even include all of Travis County and encompasses only small portions of Williamson County. And..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Local officials have waited years to publicly tell departing County Judge Bill Aleshire what they think of him. On..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...plan. Review board members include Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, County Judge Bill Aleshire, General Land Commissioner Garry Mauro and..."

June 5, 1998 News Feature

District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer

D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence

"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dropped its felony assault case..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fight for Vote by Mail Continues at 5th Circuit

Texas Democrats argue age limits violate constitution

"...state election authorities, filed suit this week against Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins over his plan to send out..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines

"...March 3 primary elections concludes Fri., Feb. 28. Travis County is anticipating record-breaking primary turnout...."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature

After the Flood, Before the Flood

As the area recovers from the Memorial Day flood, El Niño looms

"...Sunday. In addition to the heavy rains pelting Blanco County, rotating thunderstorms had tornado warnings bouncing off the weather..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...HB 2282 by Guillen: Simplified property tax protests in Bexar County..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...the next chapter in the ongoing ordeal of Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg: a hearing before Bexar County..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature

Redistricting Map Draws Lawsuit

Houston rep questions state's method of counting population

"...in redistricting. Dutton, along with co-plaintiff Shannon Perez, a Bexar County resident, alleges that in drawing new political boundaries,..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...Kip Averitt's unexpired term, while Democratic former El Paso County Attorney José Rodríguez replaces veteran legislator Eliot Shapleigh, who..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Those Other Congressional Races

Who's who in Congressional Districts 10, 21, and 31

"...West Lake Hills, northeast Travis County, all or part of six rural counties, and western..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

More Charter School Stats

"...OF BEAUMONTPK-08ACCEPTABLE ACADEMY OF DALLASPK-08ACCEPTABLE BAY AREA CHARTER ELEMENTARYPK-05ACCEPTABLE BEXAR COUNTY ACADEMYPK-08ACCEPTABLE BRIGHT IDEAS CHARTERKG-12ACCEPTABLE EL PASO SCHOOL OF..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

The new Congressional districts alter the political makeup of Central Texas.

"...were already dead. "If it had happened in our county," declared the candidate, "we would have tried them, I..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Not Enough Hate in East Texas?

An East Texas Republican comes under fire for making nice with black legislators.

"...(named after the first black official to serve in Bexar County) for his bipartisan consensus-building on legislation such as..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Redistricting 2001

Putting Texas Politics on the Map

"...Hinojosa is from, and mostly represents people in, Hidalgo County, but the northern parts of his range are fair..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...were documented in a third-party investigation conducted by former Bexar County Assistant Criminal Dis­trict Attorney Lisa Tatum, which was..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...2 million people is an outrageous statement," said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett in an interview during the storm..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature

SB 4 on Thin ICE

A ruling in San Antonio spells trouble for state law

"...Last week, U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia ruled that the Bexar County Sheriff's Office acted unconstitutionally when it honored a..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: San Antonio Gun Brother

Appeals denied for Paredes and two others

"...bodies were found a few days later in Frio County, southwest of San Antonio, where they'd been bound and..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...› Travis County Commissioners Tuesday voted 4-0 to endorse construction of the..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature

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