Travis County Needs Election Workers

Go to the Elections Open House if you're interested.

"...And the county will be holding an Elections Open House to recruit..."

Oct. 1, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Ascension Expanding Williamson County Facilities

Round Rock set to receive $230 million for acute care

"...of the nonprofit health care giant that serves Williamson County, is announcing a $230 million expansion in Round Rock...."

Oct. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

First Xylazine-linked Overdose Deaths Reported in Travis County

Overdose reversal drugs don't work on this tranquilizer

"...Travis County officials held a press conference today alerting the community..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

County Judge Wants Amtrak to Connect Austin and Dallas

The trip from Fort Worth to Austin would be under 90 minutes

"...the long-anticipated bullet train from Dallas to Houston. Travis County Judge Andy Brown wants it to come here too...."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Hays County Sets Trial Date for Man Stuck in Jail for Five Years

Cyrus Gray's murder case was dropped; why not Devonte Amerson's?

"...Two weeks ago, the Hays County District Attorney’s office dismissed capital murder charges against Cyrus..."

Aug. 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Final Results Are in for Travis County's November 2021 Election

Voters say no way to Prop. A and yes way to Prop. B

"...The Travis County Clerk’s Office has released the final tallies. Please remember..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post

Bog Bodies, Blood Pulling, and Muppets: Making the Monster of Boys From County Hell

How Chris Baugh raised the evil of Irish vampire

"...sparkly, they are not sexy, and in Boys From County Hell, the bloodsucker is ancient, evil, and really look..."

May 7, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

COVID-19 Finally Arrives at Travis County Jail

Outbreak is "small," but inmates and advocates are angry

"...The Travis County jail is four weeks into a COVID-19 outbreak that..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Former Travis County D.A. Ronnie Earle Dies

“District Eternity” Earle, 78, passes on

"...After a long illness, legendary former Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle died Sunday. Earle had been..."

April 6, 2020 News Post by Michael King

New Health Clinic Opens to Serve Travis County's "Eastern Crescent"

CommUnityCare brings care closer to thousands at Hornsby Bend site

"...to thousands of underserved and underinsured residents in Travis County's "Eastern Crescent."..."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Public Health Reports First Case of Rubella Found in Travis County Since 1999

Local vaccination opt-outs bring immunity to an "unstable status"

"...case, the first case of its kind in Travis County since 1999...."

Jan. 16, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

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

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Travis County D.A. and Her First Assistant

The two are accused of attempting to silence a sexual assault survivor

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, along with her first assistant..."

Sept. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Williamson County Residents Organize to Remove Confederate Monument

Meanwhile the Texas Legislature tries to block monument removals

"...Towering over the southern entrance of the Williamson County Courthouse, on the Georgetown Square, is a 60-foot monolith..."

May 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

County Courts-at-Law Nos. 3 & 5: Now We’ve Got Bad Blood

Defense attorneys eye Hohengarten, Lipscombe on county benches

"...There are seven criminal judges at the county level – handling class A and B misdemeanors. Three..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Defense Attorneys Tell County Judges to Close Jail Reduction Docket

Demand letter threatens legal action over plea docket

"...attorneys have sent a demand letter to six Travis County Court-at-Law judges seeking an end to the misdemeanor court..."

Feb. 12, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Travis County Crowdfunding: Still Stronger

The county has raised $135,000 to offset Gov. Abbott's February stunt

"...On Tuesday, during a voting session at Com­mis­sion­ers Court, County Judge Sarah Eckhardt announced that #StrongerTogether, the crowdsourcing campaign..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Republican Chairman Morrow to Protest Trump

Morrow plans to carry "Trump is a child rapist" sign

"...Travis County Republican Chairman Robert Morrow plans to protest Donald Trump,..."

Aug. 22, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Shot Dead Monday Morning

Craig Hutchinson shot and killed in his Round Rock backyard

"...The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is reeling this morning as it begins..."

July 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Guns Hang Fire at Travis County

Motions to amend or approve contract both fail, "left pending"

"...Just after noon today, Travis County Commissioners Court could not agree on what to do..."

Jan. 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Happy Birthday, County Line

Homegrown barbecue restaurant chain founded 38 years ago today

"...Road and re-imagined it as a barbecue restaurant. The County Line dynasty was born...."

June 14, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Travis County Early Voters Favored Obama

Unsurprisingly

"...According to the Travis County Clerk's Office, of the 238,071 early voters in the..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

One Day of Early Voting Left: A Message From the County Clerk

"...Travis County's early voting numbers spiked even higher today; Friday, the..."

Nov. 2, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis, Hays County Get More Than $800,000 in Park Grants

Emerald Crown Trail will get a quarter of a million dollars

"...to home, with three projects winning grants in Hays County and one in Travis...."

May 29, 2024 News Post by Neha Kondaveeti

Travis County District Attorney Announces New Head of Special Victims Unit

She has more than 20 years experience as a prosecutor

"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza has appointed a new leader..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Judges Overseeing Travis County's Juvenile Court Have a Transparency Problem

They tackled one problem, but communication logjams continue

"...the secretive hiring process for associate judges in Travis County’s juvenile court, concerns about transparency and communication on the..."

Aug. 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

With Improving COVID-19 Numbers, Austin-Travis County Drops Back Down to Stage 4 Restrictions

Escott: “It’s not time to burn the masks yet”

"...Public Health officials announced today that the city and county have moved to Stage 4 of Austin-Travis County’s COVID-19..."

Feb. 9, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Travis County Judge Blocks Abbott’s Order Limiting Ballot Delivery Sites

Texas AG Ken Paxton has appealed decision to Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals

"...A Travis County judge has blocked Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation limiting ballot..."

Oct. 15, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race

Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election

"...In an expected yet still emotional farewell, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt stepped down from the seat she's..."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing

First Assistant D.A. accused of “possible defamation”

"...Montford, the First Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County D.A. office, has been accused of “possible defamation” in..."

March 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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