Travis County Holding Steady ... for Now

County braces for bigger economic challenges in 2010

"...Travis County budget officers on Monday rolled out a bare-bones, yet..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Linebarger, Oden Still Pushing for County Tax Business

But county officials say collections are very efficient

"...against East Austin homeowners? Two separate analyses of the county's pursuit of delinquent taxpayers turned up two different answers..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hot Buttons in Hays County

"...Hays County residents are faced with several issues that will permanently..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Hays County Moves to Bridge the SH 45 Gap Amid Political Firestorm

Mind the gap

"...Since the 1980s, the city of Austin and Travis County have used their clout to keep the SH 45..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin & Travis County 2019 Election Results

FINAL: Both city props fail; Expo Center wins

"...As to Prop. A (Travis County Expo Center)..."

Nov. 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Plans New Women's Jail

Del Valle's new digs

"...for a new $91 million women's jail on the county's Del Valle correctional campus. She spread the word to..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Federal Judge Tosses State's "Sanctuary Cities" Suit Against Austin

Concurrent case against Texas remains pending in San Antonio

"...It looks like a federal judge has granted Austin attorneys their wish...."

Aug. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Tracking a Caldwell County Landfill Proposal

Tracking a Caldwell County landfill proposal

"...Half an hour southeast of Austin, in Caldwell County, an antagonistic and concerted resistance to a proposed landfill..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

No Fair Share? Property Tax Report Provokes a County Review.

Property tax study says commercial property owners are draining homeowners' bank accounts

"...Travis County officials have vowed to unravel a "historic and systematic"..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hays County Turns Blue – and Green

New county leadership is keen on environmental stewardship

"...Three Democrats elected in 2006 – County Judge Liz Sumter, Precinct 2 Commissioner Jeff Barton, and..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024

Getting people in crisis out of jail is "a long time coming"

"...year, there will finally be some movement on Travis County's plan to build a diversion center to redirect people..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Moves to Stop Jailing Austinites With Mental Illness

Leaders commit to 100-day deadline to overhaul mental health services

"...Countywide, those that have the power to mitigate a growing..."

June 7, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: More Drama in Hays County

Plus APD at City Council, and what’s one man’s trash ...

"...over the expansion of SH 45 in Southwest Travis County took a bizarre turn last week, with Hays County..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

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

"...The three Democratic primary races for Travis County offices featured impressive candidates and emotional narratives, as criminal..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...In House District 47 in western Travis County, Democratic incumbent Vikki Good­win narrowly won reelection by 1%..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

County Names Its First Chief Public Defender

Commissioners Court appoints University of Virginia Law School lecturer Adeola Ogunkeyede to lead office

"...a culminating vote that took roughly one minute, Travis County Commissioners Court took the next major step toward establishing..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

County Pushes Public Defender Plan Forward

Commissioners Court votes to proceed with indigent defense office – but not everybody's happy about it

"...On Tuesday, May 7, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to approve a working proposal..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

“Criminal D.A.” Plan Simmers at County

Commissioners to consider legislative role on Nov. 13

"...The proposal-in-progress to merge the Travis County District Attorney and County Attorney offices into a "Criminal..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

New Judge Takes Over Fetal Burial Rule Case

David Ezra takes over for Sam Sparks, now on senior status

"...cremate their fetal remains after abortion, Republican-appointed U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks has in recent past helped block three..."

Jan. 8, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Commissioners to Discuss Racial Disparities in County Jail

Thursday work session on heels on Grassroots Leadership's report

"...County Commissioners will hold a work session July 27 to..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Campaign Launched to Replace Nixed County Funds

With friends like Gov. Greg Abbott, who needs enemies?

"...$1.5 million in Criminal Justice Division grants from Travis County – political reprisal for Sheriff Sally Hernandez's refusal to..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...It's been 143 years since Travis County elected a Republican into this office. Odds are, with..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Another Fentanyl Overdose Surge Overwhelms the County

Harm reduction advocates urge access to fentanyl testing strips

"...more potent than heroin, public officials briefed the Travis County Commissioners Court in a work session. Chief Medical Examiner..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Gloves Come Off in Travis County Precinct 4 Race

Primary contest between Margaret Gómez, Susanna Ledesma-Woody heats up

"...The primary contest for Travis County Commissioner Pct. 4 heated up last week as Del..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Clerk Reassures Voters After a Rocky Start to Election Day

Poll workers cancel over coronavirus concerns, but lines are moving

"...voting got off to a rocky start in Travis County with poll workers cancelling on short notice and others..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Public Defender's Office in Travis County?

Commissioners to consider concept of split system

"...County commissioners are expected to continue deliberations on the feasibility..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

County Re-Budgets to Save Community Programs

Despite Abbott's cuts, criminal justice initiatives will survive 'til fall

"...Twelve Travis County criminal justice initiatives, which are expected to serve more..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Then There's This: County Folds on Tax Fight

Commissioners kick can down the road by opting to study appraisal system

"...their grievances over rising residential tax bills, and Travis County officials hinting they may go to war over the..."

June 13, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Travis County

Same song, with slight variation of lyrics

"...Crafting a county budget in tough times is a long, difficult, and..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

County Workers Approved for More Pay

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

"...According to County Judge Sam Biscoe, much of the criticism about law..."

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

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