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

"Stop Garza" Movement Persists in County Attorney Race

Aleshire continues attacks on Mayor Pro Tem’s “ethics”

"...a virulent attack on Delia Garza’s candidacy for Travis County Attorney, former county judge Bill Aleshire renewed his personal..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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

ICE's Freezeout in Travis County

Gov. Abbott has threatened to cut off grant funding to the county

"...Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez released her policy regarding the county's..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

August: Osage County

Plates are broken and egos are trampled on in this wonderful ensemble rendition of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

"...is revealed, and yes, plates are thrown. August: Osage County is not for the timid or those who prefer..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Travis County Needs Poll Workers

Clerk asks for 100 to fill paid positions

"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir said the county needs more workers..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Humboldt County

This fine ensemble piece – thoughtful and cheering, even giddy in stabs – presents a seriocomic, sympathetic portrait of a pot-growing family operating along the coast of Northern California.

"...Davenport. In a perfect world, childhood friends and Humboldt County co-directors/writers Grodsky and Jacobs would be at the forefront..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

County Party Chairs

Thumbnail sketches of the county chair candidates

"...The Chronicle does not endorse in the races for county party chairs, as we consider those races to be..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly

So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history

"...draws to a close, a sizable number of Travis County Republicans have made the unusual decision to vote in..."

March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

City and County Approve One Year Extension for Central Booking Agreement

Virtual hearings could cost county later

"...The city of Austin and Travis County have shared custody of the Downtown Central Booking facility..."

Feb. 19, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

While Austin Medics Negotiate a Labor Contract, Hays County’s Fight to Unionize

For Hays County's nonprofit EMS team, becoming a union is no easy task

"...front-line medics who provide emergency medical care to Hays County residents had hoped the board of directors at their..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

For Now, County Jail Succeeds in Keeping Out COVID-19

Law enforcement, advocates agree on need to reduce jail population

"...as of yet among inmates in either the Travis County Jail in Downtown Austin or the Travis County Correctional..."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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

Travis County Prosecutor to Fill County Court of Law Judicial Seat

County Commissioners selected Dimple Malhotra by a 4-0 vote

"...Dimple Malhotra, chief prosecutor of the Travis County District Attorney's Family Violence Unit, has been selected to..."

Oct. 8, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

New Data on Suicide Counts in Travis County

More millennials commit suicide than any other age group

"...Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Travis County millennials, according to new statistics released by Austin Public..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Euphoria Files Suit Against County

Euphoria claims county restrictions on fest hinders business

"...Music & Camping Festival filed a lawsuit against Travis County late last week, alleging that the county does not..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

County Demographics: Reaching Out to Seniors

Travis County getting better educated, worse paid.

"...A new “snapshot” study shines the spotlight on Travis County demographic trends, both good and bad. At Tuesday’s Commissioners..."

Feb. 7, 2008 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

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

COVID-19: Austin, Travis County Should Prepare to Shelter in Place

Updated: New measures expected to take effect at midnight Tuesday

"...Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt are expected on Tuesday to issue..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

County Adds Two Names for Open Judicial Seat

Four finalists will interview for the vacant County Court of Law No. 4

"...just two of the 13 applicants for the open County Court at Law No. 4 judicial seat, the Travis..."

Oct. 2, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

No Pride Flags Flying in Williamson County

WilCo commissioners deny request to fly both LGBTQ and POW flags at county buildings

"...In an unsurprising outcome, the Williamson County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, June 18, denied a request..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County D.A. Kicks Off Reelection Bid

Margaret Moore says Travis County can be both “safe and progressive”

"...an enthusiastic crowd thick with courthouse regulars that Travis County can be both "safe and progressive," and that can..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Dirty Tricks Around County Conventions?

Texas Democratic Party warns against misleading info that county conventions have been cancelled

"...Texas Democratic Party:Richie: Delegates Should Disregard Misleading Information Suggesting County or District Conventions Have Been Cancelled Below is a..."

March 28, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Day Trips: Mason County Courthouse

Historic county courthouse reopens after devastating fire

"...The Mason County Courthouse has arisen from the ashes...."

July 26, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: Zach Academy’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Young performer program shows Austin’s acting future is bright

"...The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is the first musical put on by..."

Nov. 7, 2023 Arts Post by Jasmine Lane

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress

Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage

"...Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved Tesla’s $750,000 community investment plan, to..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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