Day Trips: Top 10s

Top travel-related events of 2015

"...9) Sutton County had the most speeding tickets over 100 mph of..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...if the case was being brought by the Travis County Public Integrity Unit, then he would simply slam this..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...A Travis County grand jury declined to issue indictments against APD Officers..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature

Attorney General Avoids Day in Court

Securities investigation dropped in Travis, may go to Dallas

"...to avoiding criminal charges over securities violations, as Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg concluded yesterday that there was..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Downton Versus Workman in GOP Primary

House Redistricting Counsel to challenge Travis Republican Rep

"...Who did Travis County Rep. Paul Workman annoy? (Democrats, don't answer that.) Seems..."

Oct. 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No Indictment in Officer-Involved Shooting

Former yogurt shop suspect was fearful of cops

"...until Wilson felt "something wet" on his neck, Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg said at a press conference..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On the Lege: House GOP Goes to War – With Itself

Even in victory, Republicans are divided

"...seen a competitive race in decades. Meanwhile in Travis County, Republican Dan Neil trails Democratic Rep. Donna Howard by..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Redistricting 2001

Putting Texas Politics on the Map

"...IDP applies in the Senate, but in practice the county-line rule is widely ignored, which allows for more creativity...."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Paxton Emerges From Seclusion, Faces Senate Skeptics

Embattled Texas Attorney General appeared Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee

"...2013), and his wife Angela currently represents that same Collin County seat, though she's not on Senate Finance, which..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Price of Being a Pierce

Yogurt-shop investigation haunts grieving family

"...recent experiences are any illustration, APD and the Travis County District Attorney's Office appear not to be seeking answers..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The Dallas Morning News reported. They’re most divided in Collin County, where Paxton wants to remove the GOP’s entire..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Death Watch: Lies on the Stand and an Execution Delayed

The state won't kill Ivan Cantu this month after all

"...Bunn believes that Collin County prosecutors coached Boettcher to include these now-suspect details..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Crimes of Passion and Desperation in Love & Death

In HBO Max's Love & Death, director Lesli Linka Glatter and star Patrick Fugit revisit one of Texas' most infamous murders

"...filmed around Austin. The team scouted around the original Collin County locations, “but they’re all cities now,” and so..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Please Resign in Disgrace

"...and his lawyers can make a plea deal in Collin County including some serious prison time followed by parole..."

March 6, 2022 Postmarks

Meet Our Revolution’s New Class of Bernie Spin-Offs

Can they turn Texas blue?

"...elected in June to the McKin­ney City Council in Collin County. He adds: "Having been arrested, being a minority,..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

It's Official: Paxton Indicted

Texas AG's mugshot taken

"...Paxton surrendered himself at the Collin County Court House this morning to be booked and..."

Aug. 3, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: May 15

What happened today in gay? Here's your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Prestonwood Baptist Church may lose its nonprofit status due..."

May 15, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Top 10 Most Embarrassing Moments in Texas Politics

2013: The year Texas sent in the clowns

"...to stage a jailbreak. He phoned in to the Collin County Sheriff's Office to remind a hapless sergeant that..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Texas Preps for Last Inmate to Die in 2013

State will end the year with 16 inmates put to death

"...attempted capital murder for shooting at police officers in Collin County in 1994; he was convicted and sentenced to..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pressure Groups Against Straus

Will outside bodies change minds inside the House?

"...than thou" Paxton put his weight between his fellow Collin County GOPer, moderate and future member of the Craddick-slaying/Straus-boosting..."

Jan. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Legeland Update

White's short long weekend, returning reps and a Capitol Christmas

"...Kent has a general election challenger: Commercial litigator, former Collin County prosecutor, Perry appointee to the State Board of..."

Nov. 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...by KVUE owners Belo Corp. and another by the Collin County Republican Party...."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Page Two

"...not only other incumbent Republicans but also rural Democrats. Collin County (Plano), for example, was to be divided into..."

May 23, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Last Texas Ranger

They don't make 'Rangers' like Walker anymore.

"...approved it. [A producer] says that TxDOT folks in Collin County said, off the record, 'As long as you..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

The Promised Land

Wildly ahistorical Danish epic adds an intriguing level of court intrigue and class aspiration to a familiar plot.

"...Directed by: Nikolaj Arcel. Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Simon Bennebjerg, Morten Hee Andersen, Kristine Kujath Thorp, Gustav..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2020 Election Audit: No Fraud Found (Yet)

No widespread voting fraud found in initial phase of audit demanded by Trump

"...in scope, looking specifically at Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin counties, which combined to account for about a third..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

SXSW List No. 6

Ghostland struts, Suzanne Vega strums, Pat Benatar speaks

"...list of 24 homegrown acts, some of whom, like county-folk songwriter Carson McHone, spiritually enlightened rappers Riders Against the..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19

Health officials feel wary but ready

"...cases of COVID-19 have yet been identified in Travis County. While an undisclosed number of individuals have been tested..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

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

"...as of this writing. Since nearly half of Travis County has already voted, it’s uncertain what a “boycott” would..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Vote: Go Green

Green Party of Texas fields candidates in advance of convention

"...Only one of those 56 is from Travis County – Bill Stout for District 21, U.S. House of..."

May 10, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

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