Oh, To Be a Constable

10 candidates compete for four open constable seats

"...Pity the poor constables of Travis County. Every four years they have to..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Confounded Constable

County Judge Sam Biscoe Wins a Bureaucratic & Political Battle With Constable Bruce Elfant.

"...The routine business of a county constable's office can be as dull as cobwebs...."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Constable Says Politics Drove Recall of Warrants

Pre-election antics get off to a roaring start

"...Glenn Bass has recalled 13,500 arrest warrants and accused Constable Adan Ballesteros of possible "inequities and disparities among defendants."..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...Anyone who's ever pondered the mystery of why constable races are so insanely and personally competitive, consider this:..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

What's a Constable to Do?

Candidates clash over job descriptions in Precinct 3 and 5 contests

"...Travis County's constables run the judicial-branch cop shop; their deputies are the..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Millionaire Who Would Be Constable

Former APD cop wins lottery, settles brutality lawsuit, and embarks on dream of becoming a ... constable?

"...about attempting a slightly more modest ambition: running for constable in William­son County, Texas? That's the current project of..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Constable 101

An introduction to the county constable's office

"...Barring the occasional controversy, Travis County constables typically maintain a low profile -- until election season,..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Appeals Court Rules Against WilCo Constable: The fight continues

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

"...Court of Appeals in Austin ruled against Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin, upholding District Judge James Clawson's 2006 decision..."

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

Travis County Constable, Precinct 2: Mud & Experience

Incumbent files defamation suit against opponent in this particularly bloody battle

"...three-way Democratic primary fight for Travis County Precinct 2 Constable may have hit a new low with the incumbent..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

WilCo Officials Close Ranks in Constable Race

Maverick WilCo Republican constable under fire from county officials

"...of their own Republican Party members – Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin, a three-term incumbent who faces former Austin..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

WilCo Constable Lawsuit: Crying wolf ... and mayhem

Courthouse dogs bark that Constable Gary Griffin may have broken law by including mental-health-call-related 911 logs as evidence in his civil case against county

"...This time, they're barking a threat that Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin may have broken the law by including..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Travis County Constable Candidates

March 10, 2000 News Feature

WilCo 'Snit' Writ Large

Fight over whether county commissioners violated the law when they slashed Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin's budget moves to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...commissioners violated the law when they slashed Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin's budget last October – two months after..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

Winners in the constables' races include incumbents Bob Vann and Bruce Elfant. Rocky Medrano and Maria Canchola go into a runoff for Precinct 4.

"...The handwriting was on the wall for Travis Co. Constable Rocky Medrano long before election day, and on Tuesday,..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

WilCo Court Fight

Suit claims commissioners gutted constable's budget after it had already been adopted, in order to transfer mental-health duties from constable's precinct to sheriff's office

"...Is Williamson Co. Constable Gary Griffin a "liability," and should the county limit..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Red Hill

Genuine passion for the Western genre is displayed in this Australian take on High Noon that stars True Blood's Ryan Kwanten.

"...darling," could be just as easily applied here. Youthful Constable Shane Cooper (!), played to angsty perfection by True..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sleepy Hollow

"...recalcitrant New England schoolmarm to New York City police constable. Despised by his superiors (one of whom is an..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright

"...such Flint luminaries as “the Bunny Lady” and Deputy Constable Fred (who's expanded his community services from simple evictions..."

Oct. 22, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Travillion Defeats Sampson

Primary run-offs close a handful of local and state races

"...Jeff Travillion defeated Arthur Sampson. In the Precinct 1 Constable race, incumbent Danny Thomas defeated challenger Janie Serna...."

May 25, 2016 News Post by Michael King

The 'Chronicle' Endorses Ballesteros

Why we decided to endorse in the precinct 2 constable race

"...In the race for Democratic nominee for County Constable, Precinct Two, the Chronicle editorial board is now endorsing..."

July 26, 2012 News Post

WilCo Lawsuit

Judge rules for third time in favor of Williamson Co. over Gary Griffin, granting motion for summary judgment in 368th District Court

"...the third time in favor of Williamson Co. over Constable Gary Griffin, granting a motion for summary judgment in..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Chronicle Endorsements

"...empathy and understanding in truly commendable fashion. As a constable, Sally Hernandez has real experience handling countywide issues and..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Constables, Precincts 1, 3, 4: Nature of the Job

Spit flies in other constable races, but no lawsuits (yet)

"...Often lost in all the up-ballot headlines, county constable races nevertheless generate some of the most heated campaign..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

One More Time for Lugo, Canchola

Constable candidates expect a close contest in the April 13 run-off

"...the April 13 run-off, incumbent Travis Co. Precinct 4 Constable Maria Canchola has been doing exactly what she did..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...concerned about paving over the Hill Country. Travis Co. Constable, Precinct 1: Willie Joe Madison..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Constables: The Rodney Dangerfields of Police Work

Constables forced to defend their jobs

"...At first blush, it seemed that all Williamson Co. constables would end up as empty-handed casualties in the annual..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...Constable, Pct. 1 Danny Thomas 5,973 / 37.39% Rick Schumacher..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Meet the Candidate: Sally Hernandez

The not-yet candidate talks the issues

"...– although one has since retracted – while County Constable Sally Hernandez is not yet in the race, but..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...Longtime Precinct 5 Constable Bruce Elfant became the Democratic nominee for Travis County..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...certainly earned the right to move from his precinct constable position to one with wider responsibilities for both financial..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

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