A New Jail for Travis County?

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

"...knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County Jail and to feel the world spinning as her..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

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

"...Ask Travis County Democratic primary candidates and voters what they mean when..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Eckhardt: The State of the County Is ...

Thursday address slams Lege, props up local entities

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt’s State of the County address last..."

Feb. 12, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

From Austin to Travis County -- With $$$$$$

Travis County's upcoming bond election asks mostly urban voters to fund suburban sprawl.

"...importantly, the Prop. 2 preservation land acquisition). This year's county bond election could turn out to be a milder,..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Sarah Eckhardt's State of the County Address Features Brags and Worries

The state of Travis County is strong, but challenges remain

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt began her "State of the County"..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

County to Restore In-Person Jail Visits

Commissioners passed a $707,000 measure to bring in-person visitation back to the county jails

"...of the budget, but it will be back in county: On Tuesday, commissioners voted to approve a measure that..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

County's Parsimonious Budget Plans Ockham's Razor

The New County Order

"...The big news at the Stokes Building is the county's extensive reorganization, approved in June and set to take..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Former County Judge Rails Against Delia Garza

What is Bill Aleshire's problem with the county attorney candidate?

"...is continuing to pursue his campaign against the Travis County attorney candidacy of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza,..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

County Revives Proposal for Palm School / Expo Center Land Swap

County Judge’s latest offer to city manager expires Dec. 16

"...Now that Austin and Travis County voters have expressed their wishes, it's time for leaders..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Revisits Creating Public Defenders’ Office

Legal panel ponders questions pondered many times before

"...night’s “conversation” about the possibility of creating a Travis County Public Defenders’ Office, the myriad stakeholders still want to..."

April 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Palm School: A Battle Between City, County, Advocates, and Rodeo Austin

County Judge Eckhardt goes big, community stands firm

"...stage for a complex ballet involving the city, Travis County, local Latinx leaders, mental health providers, the Fairmont Hotel,..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

UPDATED: Travis County Allows First Texas Gay Marriage

Travis County clerk issues marriage license to gay couple this morning

"...Texas Supreme Court to halt gay marriages in Travis County after this morning’s historic order that allowed a long-time..."

Feb. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

New Courthouse for Travis County?

Commissioners to discuss possible downtown land purchase

"...Travis County Commissioners will reportedly discuss in executive session tomorrow (Tuesday)..."

Dec. 13, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Travis County District Judge Allows Austin’s Dine-in Limitations

Update: Texas Supreme Court blocks local dine-in orders

"...decision last night (Jan. 1), just hours before Austin-Travis County limitation’s on dine-in food and beverage services were set..."

Dec. 31, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Travis County Jail Population Continues to Drop

COVID-19 accelerates the trend, despite Abbott’s pushback

"...Last month, Travis County criminal justice officials felt fairly successful in their efforts..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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

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

County Ditches STAR-Vote's Innovative Voting System

County clerk Dana DeBeauvoir abandons initiative after failing to find a suitable vendor

"...a matter of national security. Yet last week, Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir told county commissioners that she was..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Catches a Judicial Break

Feds transfer vacant courthouse to county for probate court

"...happened to match the pressing needs of the Travis County justice system. This morning, the transfer was completed...."

Dec. 29, 2016 News Post by Michael King

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

Guns Return to Travis County Agenda {UPDATE}

Saxet contract "left pending" once again

"...background checks by private sellers at future shows, Travis County Commissioners Court took no action today to extend the..."

Jan. 21, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Senate Redistricting Chops Up Travis County

Austin split four ways in proposed map

"...Clearly, Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett's fears that Travis County might get split four ways in congressional redistricting are..."

May 11, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

County to Ike Evacuees: Register to Vote Now!

Storm victims don't need to be in home county to register, or they may register here

"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir and Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar)..."

Sept. 30, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...primary is mostly boring this year); for statewide and multi-county (Congress, State Board of Education) numbers, go to Texas..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

City Offers $10 Million to County for Palm School

Funds to purchase historic landmark to come from hotel tax

"...election later, the city has finally responded to Travis County's offer to sell the historic Palm School property at..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Dark Clouds Over Travis County Expo Center?

County and city at an impasse over hotel occupancy tax monies

"...good feelings following the November election triumph of Travis County Proposition A – authorizing a 2-cent county hotel occupancy..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Assistant County Attorney Joins Race to Fill David Escamilla's Post

Laurie Eiserloh is the second candidate to officially enter hunt for Travis County Attorney

"...race for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Travis County Attorney David Escamilla. Tuesday afternoon, before about 50 people..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County to Reject Marijuana Prosecutions

Officers can't legally determine what is weed and what is hemp

"...UPDATED: Travis County prosecutors will now reject Possession of Marijuana cases filed..."

July 3, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Face-to-Face Visitation Returns to Travis County

Change currently affects certain inmates in Del Valle

"...In-person visits returned to the Travis County Correctional Complex on Tuesday, marking the first time since..."

April 20, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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