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

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...– now seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court – tried to circumvent state rape..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...to flip the lone GOP-held seat on the Travis County Commissioners Court, as Precinct 3 incumbent Gerald Daugherty steps..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race

As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination

"...monolith of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, newly retired County Court-at-Law Judge Mike Denton formally announced his candidacy for..."

Sept. 27, 2019 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

County Reports on Drug Use and Poverty

New studies and what they mean for Austin

"...trend in both "all drug" overdose deaths in Travis County, and more specifically in deaths from opioid overdose. Although..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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

Day Trips & Beyond: Ice Fishing, Door County, Wis.

A trip to Sturgeon Bay

"...are half a dozen services on the upper Door County Peninsula, but one of the best is JJ’s Guide..."

Feb. 15, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Travis County Celebrates Marriage Equality

Clerk issues 313 marriage licenses by close of business

"...the Chronicle while awaiting her license at the Travis County Clerk’s office. “It’s nice to know that in the..."

June 26, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend

From Dana to Dyana

"...on Jan. 27 as the first newly elected Travis County Clerk since Dana DeBeauvoir won the job in 1986...."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Travis County Declares an Opioid Crisis

The declaration comes with funding for harm reduction

"...town hall at the beginning of May, the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously declared the opioid overdose epidemic a..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors

$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases

"...After a three-year legal battle, Travis County has settled federal and state lawsuits brought against the..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is April 1

Early voting for the May 1 special election runs April 19-27

"...yet registered to vote (find out at www.votetravis.com), Travis County residents can download a voter registration form here, print..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Andy Brown Wins Democrats' Nod for County Judge

Precinct chairs grapple with equity and representation

"...16, local Democratic precinct chairs selected lawyer, former Travis County Democratic Party chair, and Beto O'Rourke staffer Andy Brown..."

Aug. 21, 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

Despite Concern, Commissioners Proceed With Two Finalists for County Judge

Advocates hope the next CC4 judge understands the intersections of sexual assault and family violence

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, voted to move..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...States," he tells me as we walk along a county road on the edge of Taylor. For him, that..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

“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

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 on Pace to Set Record for In-Custody Deaths

Arthur David Westley is sixth to die in custody this year

"...9am on Aug. 4, sheriff's deputies at the Travis County Correctional Complex found 48-year-old inmate Arth­ur David Westley unresponsive..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

County Delays Funding for New Women’s Jail

A surprising turn of events

"...Tuesday with activists and former inmates packing the Travis County Commissioners Courtroom to speak against a new women's jail..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

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

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

Hays County Water War

Private drilling threatens local water supplies

"...Rumblings from Hays County are reaching the state Capitol, reverberating over a groundwater..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Thumbnails: Federal & County

"...of red: Rarely has that been truer for Travis County than in the wake of the 2014 statewide rout..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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