Despite Disaster, Austin Leveled Up in the 2020 Census

Austin-Travis County was the only city-county pair in Texas to beat its 2010 census response rate

"...maneuvering casting shadows over the 2020 census, Austin and Travis County showed up and got counted. On June 8,..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Update: Ken Paxton Sues Austin Over New Year's Weekend Dine-In Limitations

Texas A.G. blasts COVID-19 orders as “shameless”

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Austin and Travis County after local officials announced dine-in limitations over New..."

Dec. 30, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Early Returns

Four declare candidacy for the Pct. 1 Commissioners Court Primary Race

"...it appears that the Democratic field to succeed retiring Travis County Precinct 1 County Commissioner Ron Davis is essentially..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice

"Caritas" Doesn't Mean a "Little Care"

"...No, these folks care a lot. And we have a chance over the..."

March 5, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Transgender Health Clinic Now Open

Clinic would be Travis County’s first

"...Travis County's first free Gender Care clinic opened March 9...."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...The Democratic candidates for Travis County judge – Andy Brown and Sarah Eckhardt –..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...In Central Texas, right now, there's a whole lot of planning going on. Big visions and decisions for the..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...This is the second of three Chronicle thumbnails on the Nov. 5 general election...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Fentanyl ODs Spur Health Crisis

The Travis County Commissioners Court declares opioid epidemic a crisis

"...Earlier in the year, the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office reported that fentanyl-related overdoses had..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Lehmberg's Scarlet Letter

County Attorney Escamilla has disgraced his office

"...– for nagging things that I need to take care of soon – to attend the Rosemary Lehmberg removal..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Fran Keller Released From Prison

After more than 20 years, Keller is home for the holidays

"...actually happened, Frances Keller on Tuesday evening walked out of the Travis County Jail, freed on a personal bond,..."

Nov. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Turbulent Waters (Updated)

Travis County Parks new buoys at Hippie Hollow make waves

"...become a tradition. Boaters cluster at the eastern cove of Hippie Hollow, sunning buns over long weekends. But on..."

Feb. 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Spears Pounds Maxey

Early voting gives incumbent tax assessor insurmountable lead

"...Travis County voters have decided that if ain't broke, don't..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

New Data Shows Slightly Fewer Unhoused Austinites

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) releases new report

"...a report today showing a decrease in the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Austin since January 2020...."

May 21, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Court Releases Redistricting Maps

Federal judges break Senate, Congressional districts into fragments

"...they may be just as bad as everyone in Travis County expected. The San Antonio judicial panel has released..."

Feb. 28, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Filings: The Democrats

Breaking down the election filings for the Dems

"...It will be a slow March 2 for the Travis County Democratic Legislative delegation, but with filing for the..."

Jan. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Doggett Brings $2 Million Home From D.C. to Combat Opioid Crisis

Doggett says it’s no panacea, but it’s progress

"...U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, joined by city and county officials, unveiled $2 million in federal funding available to..."

Jan. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Capitol Chronicle

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

"...pondering the reconfigured local Congressional districts that comprise most of the metro area's population. Rep. Lloyd Doggett's Dist. 10..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Elitist Vision of South Austin

"...Regarding the ban of core South Austin businesses on South First and the..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Column

A Year After Overdose Crisis Declaration, Federal Funds Start Flowing

Advocates urge community oversight on funding

"...Today, Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, along with city and county officials, commemorated the one-year anniversary of the county’s overdose..."

May 24, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Mayor Adler Addresses ICE Raids in Open Letter to Austin

Stresses Austin is "welcoming, inclusive community"

"...Austin over the weekend that resulted in the arrest of 51 local residents. Less than half held criminal convictions..."

Feb. 14, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

UPDATE: Lehmberg Trial Day Two: We're All Drunks

State pursues implication that Lehmberg is an "alcoholic"

"...UPDATE: Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg choked up on the..."

Dec. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Elections and Consequences

You never know what you're gonna get

"...It's often said that "elections have consequences," although usually in the..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Amid Improving Numbers, Austin's COVID Crystal Ball Still Cloudy

Disease remains unpredictable given range of variations in vaccine distribution, public's behaviors

"...tracked by Austin Public Health to gauge the course of the pandemic – new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin Identifies Area's First COVID-19 Cases

Two presumed to be infected pending CDC confirmation

"...disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has come to Travis County...."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders and Margaret Nicklas

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...Just a few more hours before the future of the world is decided. No pressure. Here’s what’s been..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

News Roundup: On the Other Hand ...

Judges, sheriffs, and council members try to overturn old decisions

"...force by police; after announcing that he would not, Travis County's sheriff reconsiders running for a fourth term; a..."

Sept. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Appeal Filed for Fran Keller: The Oak Hill Daycare 'Ritual Abuse' Fiasco

Appeal cites outdated medical evidence and Brady violation

"...An appeal filed this morning in Travis County district court reopens an infamous chapter in Austin..."

Jan. 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Denied Injunction

Judge questions likelihood that provider will prevail in suit

"...After a day-long hearing, Travis County Judge Stephen Yelenosky today denied Planned Parenthood a..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

ALLGO's HIV Funding Fight

New state funding systems leave Austin's largest Latino HIV-prevention program in danger of shutdown.

"...that came up empty-handed could represent the highest numbers of AIDS cases in the next five years, leaders of..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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