Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...county judge, filling the unexpired term of now-Sen. Sarah Eckhardt. While many were uncomfortable with the process by which..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...all of whom could attend): Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt (in attendance), Sheriff Sally Hernandez, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett,..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...rep. and state supreme court justice, among other things), Bob Gammage. At first the populist Gammage claim was that..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Austin at Large: Seek, Matt, and Ye Shall Find

In the battle for Texas' attention, Dowd and Mackowiak each amble toward the center

"...office since his old boss and mentor, the late Bob Bullock. Should he win, "I'm willing to be a..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...sights were set even higher. SB 103, by Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, sought to scrap the city's 2013 rules..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Pct. 2 Campaigns Trade Barbs

As election day nears, the sparks are flying

"...County Judge race between former Pct. 2 Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt and former Democratic Party Chair Andy Brown amid a..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 7-14

"...of religious freedom, individual liberties, and public education. 7-10pm. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress. $50...."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 24-July 1

"...an afternoon of dance, music, and kids' activities. Noon-3pm. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress, 386-9145. Free...."

June 25, 2010 News Column

Primary Election Notes

Scuttlebutt from the election trail

"...Democratic guv hopeful Chris Bell far outpaced top rival Bob Gammage in the final month before the primary, reporting..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"...to fill the seat vacated by state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, which some found undemocratic. This time around, Limon-Mercado cleaned..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt have ordered that bars and restaurant dining rooms be..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...James R. (Bob) Thompson (L)State Rep., District 46..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial to Include Evidence, Witnesses

Hearsay excuse won’t fly, thanks to Senate-adopted rules

"...the rules, which passed 25-3, the others being Sen. Bob Hall and, curiously, Austin’s Sarah Eckhardt...."

June 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA

It's just a bill …

"...123, co-authored by eight Senate Dems including Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin), or raising the assault-­weapon minimum age to 21..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...political insiders election against Andy Brown to replace Sarah Eckhardt as Travis County Judge, but she crushed tonight with..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

331st District Judge: A Matter of Opinion

What's a judge's job?

"...docket to the district level when he took over Bob Perkins' court, but no longer does much with it...."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...SXSW in Exile? U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez (D-New Jersey) and Catherine Masto (D-Nevada) urged South..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...Left Up To Us, Hon. Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza, Ann Kitchen, Bob Perkins, Brigid Shea, Dolores Ortega-Certer, Eddie Rodriguez, Gina Hinojosa,..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Travis County Election Early Voting Results

More numbers than you know what to do with

"...Gigi Edwards Bryant     20,483     32.4% Bob Allen     11,104     17.58% Jonathan Mathers..."

Nov. 4, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...concede the Travis County Judge race to winner Sarah Eckhardt until midnight...."

March 7, 2014 News Feature

Constable Says Politics Drove Recall of Warrants

Pre-election antics get off to a roaring start

"...to approve the swap (Commissioners Karen Huber and Sarah Eckhardt voted nay)...."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

"...AUSTIN IN THE FIFTIES Join Nadine Eckhardt, Don Graham, Kaye Northcott, and Texas Monthly writers Gary..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature

Election News

Does this campaign chest make me look fat?

"...Kim's donor list, along with Texas Disposal Systems head Bob Greg­ory (the local alternative to rival waste giant Waste..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Local Results

"...(L): 34,738 / 19.0% Co. Commissioner, Pct. 2 Sarah Eckhardt (D): 45,659 / 83.0%..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...replacing her with challenger and all-but-elected Democratic nominee Sarah Eckhardt; re-elected Commissioner Margaret Gomez; and left a couple of..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature

March 7 Primaries

"...Governor• Bob Gammage..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Good Books About Bad Men

"...Ann Hall-Little, Robert McCubbin, Jesus de la Téja, Charlie Eckhardt, Mary Elizbeth Goldman, Gail Drago, Rick Selcer, Andreas Tijerina,..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Books Feature

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