Travis County: Yes, we have elections ...

What you'll find on those ballots just outside of town

"...races and the to-and-fro over school bonds, across Travis County there's also a whole slate of council, municipal utility..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Huber Whallops Gonzales in County Commish Precinct 3

Loser accuses party officials of dirty tricks

"...opponent Karen Huber in the Democratic primary for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 3. Gonzales said Huber was recruited by..."

March 5, 2008 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Interesting Travis County Voter Stats

Lots of first-time voters on the Democrat side.

"...We got these numbers from former Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire, who in turn got them from..."

March 2, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Greens Precincts Convention Coming Up

Politics and pizza.

"...it for you? On Tuesday, March 11, the Travis County Green Party will hold its consolidated precincts convention at..."

Feb. 27, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Early Voting

March 4 Primary Elections (Early Voting Feb. 19-29)

"...Travis County voters may vote at any early-voting location. On election..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Not County Roads but State Roads

"...Dear Editor, Michael King's questioning why Hays County voters would want to spend $172 million for commuter..."

May 4, 2007 Postmarks

County Doesn't Blink on City's WTP 4 Challenge

City dangles Bull Creek in front of bulldozers, but county won't take the bait

"...commissioner Karen Sonleitner. The city had insisted that the county approve Cortaña construction by late last month, or they..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Williamson County Corrupt

"...are getting closer to the “truth” behind the Williamson County justice system [“Justice or Vengeance?,” News, Nov. 4]. Strangely..."

Nov. 9, 2005 Postmarks

Rocha Case: New Drug Evidence Raises Questions About County Lab

First test showed no drugs in suspect; second contradicted

"...County Judge Sam Biscoe said that the false results "concern"..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

County OKs Rocky Creek

New Hill Country Coalition fails (for now) to stop Hamilton Pool project

"...the future, and it isn't pretty. The newly formed four-county brigade of community groups – which should soon make..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Is Another Woman Convicted of Murder In Travis County Actually Innocent?

Prosecutors reevaluate a case similar to that of Rosa Jimenez

"...was freed and exonerated last year after the Travis County District Attorney’s Office agreed with experts hired by the..."

Dec. 26, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips: Fairfield Lake State Park, Freestone County

Sad news with state park’s closure due to development

"...The 1,460-acre park in Freestone County about 75 miles east of Waco was a beautiful..."

March 3, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Re: Hays County Inmate

"...story of Benitez-Royalez [sic] and his wounded leg. [“Hays County Inmate Is Left to Rot in Jail,” News, Aug...."

Sept. 2, 2022 Postmarks

County Drops Most Charges Against Protesters

104 of the 178 people arrested at the spring and summer protests will avoid court

"...After a months-long review, outgoing County Attor­ney David Escamilla has decided to throw out a..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is Feb. 3

Early voting in the March primary election begins Feb. 18

"...out this application and either mail it to the county voter registrar's office (PO Box 149327, Austin, TX 78714-9327)..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

County Clerk Vows Fix for “Fleeing Voters” Before March

Voter confusion with new voting equipment triggered numerous election night recounts

"...https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-11-06/fleeing-voters-delay-travis-county-count/..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Prosecutor to Fill County Court of Law Judicial Seat

County Commissioners selected Dimple Malhotra by a 4-0 vote

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

81st Annual Rodeo Austin at Travis County Expo Center

"...Austin, which runs through March 30 at the Travis County Expo Center..."

March 26, 2019 Photo Gallery

Travis County to Comply With All ICE Detainers After 5th Circuit Ruling

Panel nixes lower court block on immigrant detention rule

"...As a result, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office – which gained national attention for limiting..."

Sept. 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

No Chairs for Travis County in House Committees

Local delegation still scores six vice-chairs

"...Tourism (Ryan Guillen and local lawmaker Dawnna Dukes), and County Affairs (Garnet Coleman and Joe Farias)...."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Is Gender an Unspoken Issue in County Race?

"...the 15 years of her career working at the county and then contrasting that with what Andy Brown brings..."

Jan. 19, 2014 Postmarks

Hightower Report: Lubbock County Judge Goes Nuts

Tom Head gives Todd Akin a run for his money

"...the lead. Perhaps suffering from the heat of August, county Judge Tom Head shocked and delighted the rightwing-o-sphere by..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Column

From Baghdad to Bosque County

Democrat Dan Grant running for new Congressional District 25

"...heavy hitter politicians, including Mayor Lee Leffingwell, and Travis County state reps. Donna Howard, Mark Strama and Elliott Naishtat...."

Oct. 20, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Early Voting Results

Democratic incumbents in trouble early

"...Some early voting totals in Travis County races that had a chance of being competitive –..."

Nov. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Harris County's New Favorite Color

... Is blue

"...a big comeback from 1994, when Republicans swept every county administrative and judicial office, and 2003, when the Tom..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Harris County Turning Blue

Democrat predictions could be coming true

"...I just checked voting totals for Harris County. While there are still many precincts out, the ballots..."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Smashes Its Early Voting Record

Previous high from 2004 falls, with two days still remaining

"...Pat yourselves on the back, Travis County residents of 2008 – you have shattered our record..."

Oct. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Gun (Rights) Fight in Williamson County

HD-52 Republican run-off race gets negative over Second Amendment claims

"...candidates running to replace Rep. Mike Krusee in Williamson County had promised to stay positive, pot-shots are flying over..."

March 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements, Travis County Early Voting

Democratic Primary Run-offs

"...Travis County voters may vote at any early-voting location. On election..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Baking in Cook County

Stars of East Texas meth drama sweat for their art

"...Cook County debuted this week as part of the Lone Star..."

March 12, 2008 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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