Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Everybody supports "criminal justice reform." Advocates across the entire political spectrum trumpet their support for..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...It's all over now, though the math of delegate allocation and the trickle..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final tally here....."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...The Travis County Clerk’s Office has released early voting results...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...EDITOR'S NOTE: March 5: This piece as originally published incorrectly reported..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

March 3 Primary Endorsements (No Filler)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...reasons elsewhere behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the Democratic Party primary; this condensed version is for voters looking..."

Feb. 13, 2020 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races

What, you expected us to endorse a Republican in 2018?

"...a left-leaning paper; it should come as no surprise that the candidates we support for the partisan county, statewide,..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Roads to Commissioners Court ...

The Chronicle handicaps at the county races.

"...You might think that running for re-election to the Travis County Commissioners Court..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Leaders Give Themselves Raises

Salary move comes amid fears of shrinking budgets

"...As they did last year, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt and three county commissioners voted yesterday..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Lindsay Stafford Mader

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...That giant snoring sound you hear is coming out of..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...Lauren Johnson knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

City, County Clash Over Future Hotel Tax

The city’s “Palm District” vs. the county’s Expo Center

"...On Monday, Aug. 19, Travis County Commissioners Court is expected to add an item to..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...Travis Co. Judge Bill Aleshire left public office in 1998, few people believed that the county's most colorful political..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...over the horizon when Ronnie Earle and Shane Phelps sat down for breakfast last month in the Texas Club..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...polls for the March 1 joint primary election close at 7pm, we’ll be watching the returns all night in..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Playing Whack-a-Deer at Pace Bend Park

Ex-ranger blasts Travis County culling hunts

"...Travis County may have discovered a way to combine redneck and..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...energized citizens rallying outside the Capitol on the balmy Saturday before sine die to protest the 87th Texas Legislature's..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

No G-Strings Attached

U.S. Supreme Court ruling requires nude dancers to wear pasties and g-strings, but Austin won't be making any changes.

"...It's a steamy Saturday night at The Show Palace, and the place is..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

'Tire Slasher' Suspect Gets Day in Court

Is this the man who slashed a thousand tires?

"...Kelley – aka Tommy Joe Adams – will appear at yet another pretrial hearing to help determine if he..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

News Roundup: No Fun

Lege goes anti-LGBT; Council debates noms; fests could get curfews

"...anti-gay; Council gets bogged down in board and commission nominations; Travis County Commissioners look into curfews for Carson Creek..."

May 11, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Court Collision Coming

Council funds AFD overtime, tweaks meetings, orders Texas showdown

"...The headline vote at last Thursday’s City Council meeting (May 18) – authorizing..."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Michael King

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...As the abortion rights debate in the Texas legislature grabs headlines, the Supreme Court..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sexual Assault Survivor Files Temporary Restraining Order Request Against Travis County D.A.

Filing seeks to stop Moore, Montford from discussing survivor’s rape

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore and her First Assistant Mindy..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

County Workers Approved for More Pay

Bigger paychecks on tap for sheriff's deputies and county employees

"...Bucking criticism that law-enforcement officers make too much money, the Travis Co...."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"...Meridian's mother, "is we live in America and we're not rich."– Alice Walker, Meridian..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

What's the Fix for Texas' Voter ID Law?

"Time is short" to implement a replacement for discriminatory photo ID requirement

"...Voter ID in Texas violates the Voting Rights Act, and the state must develop..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Dog Law With Teeth

Travis County tries to collar loose dogs

"...anyone starts growling, let's get one thing clear: The law the Travis Co. Commissioner's Court is drafting to address..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Comrades in Court

Boll Weevil Case Could be City's Ace Card in Water Suit

"...illustration by Doug Potter..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Industry Celebrates as Delta-8 Stays Legal, but for How Long?

Cannabusinesses try to keep up with laws concerning the THC product

"...At the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Leander, a..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

No Man's Land

Substandard Conditions Are a Way of Life for Northridge Acres

"...Turning off FM 1325 onto tattered Northridge Acres Drive is like rolling into the Twilight..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

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