County GOP Restricts Morrow's Power

Controversial chair to retain some administrative duties

"...the March primary and landed a spot as Travis County Republican Party chair, it seemed like the local party..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Info for the Rest of Travis County

"...be headed to the polls May 10, but Travis County voters outside of Austin will have some ballot choices..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature

County Candidates Vow to End S-Comm

Sheriff's deportation program becomes campaign issue

"...Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton isn't on this year's election ballot,..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Travis County Border Conflict Smolders On

Commissioners work precinct boundaries with politics in mind

"...Last Tuesday at the Travis County Commissioners Court, Stanley spoke in support of Precinct 1..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Questions About the County Budget

"...apparently have extended the Chronicle’s questions to include Travis County’s budget, as well [“Postmarks,” Sept. 14]. The following recent..."

Sept. 18, 2007 Postmarks

Dying Alone in Williamson County

Animal shelter conditions draw outrage and accusations

"...Allegations of neglect and cruelty are flying across Williamson County in continuing controversy over the sparkling new $3.9 million..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Travis County ME: Who's on First?

Lots of finger-pointing over who's to blame

"...Until recently, Bayardo says, county officials have rarely even visited the office. County Judge..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...presides over the 180th Criminal District Court in Harris County. Jones did not respond to our attempts to reach..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

To Keep Teens Out of Jail, Travis County Pilots First of its Kind Program for Those Accused of Assaulting Caregivers

Kids in the program get resources to stabilize

"...away from the legal system. The particular model Travis County is piloting has not been attempted in the United..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 4

Early voting: Oct. 18-29

"...yet registered to vote (find out at votetravis.com), Travis County voters can request a postage-paid application from the Travis..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Travis County D.A. Updates Public on Many Probes Into Police Conduct

D.A. updates public on many probes into police conduct

"...In an emphatic break from his predecessors, Travis County District Attorney José Garza has released the first of..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips: Ellis County

Funny faces on the courthouse wall

"...The Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie is one of the most ornate..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...Travis County can no longer, thankfully, claim to be the blueberry..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 5

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

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City, County Extend COVID-19 Orders for the Long Haul

Mask mandate, ban on gatherings through December 15

"...As expected, Austin and Travis County extended their COVID-19 orders last Friday, on the eve..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Anti-Garza Website Heats Up County Attorney Race

Attack site ties back to opponent’s former campaign consultant

"...Pro Tem Delia Garza, currently a candidate for Travis County Attorney. "I have my first attack website." Garza was..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

$291 Million Plan to Provide Health Care for Travis County Residents

Central Health's budget to serve nearly 200,000 residents

"...in various ways, health care for nearly 200,000 Travis County residents. That's backed by a small wedge – around..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How the Revenue Cap "Reform" Will Affect Austin and Travis County

Senate Bill 2, explained

"...SB 2 will impact the city of Austin, Travis County, and the state's other cities and counties (and other..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Support Remains for a Travis County Public Defenders' Office

Local judges, community leaders on what needs to happen to create a new office

"...groups, stakeholders still want to work toward a Travis County Public Defenders' Office. The panel discussion focused on the..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

County Commissioner: A Question of Viability

Newly minted Green Party co-chair aims to shake up Commissioners Court

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 race is, on the surface,..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Serious Concerns About County Judge Race

"...Multiple successful managerial styles exist but in the Travis County judge's race, operational knowledge, experience, and networks in county..."

Jan. 19, 2014 Postmarks

One County, Four Senators?

Senate slices up Travis County

"...he warned that Repub­lic­ans were scheming to split Travis County into four congressional districts, the GOP did just that..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Climate Change Crosses County Lines

Study predicts how climate change will affect Texas' future water needs

"..."extreme" risk of water shortages by 2050 in Travis County. Texas emerged as one of 14 states at the..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Appraisal Reform at the County? Never Mind ...

Commissioners won't challenge appraisal district's undervalued commercial property

"...Travis County commissioners agreed last week that the county is getting..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Politics Perks Up in Hays County

Two Hays incumbents try to keep their Commissioners Court seats

"...Hays County is enjoying a memorable election season in the county..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Sonleitner Failed to Bring City and County Closer Together

"...candidates vowing to strive to get the city and county to work more closely together. But it takes two..."

March 1, 2006 Postmarks

Proud of the Record of Williamson County's District Attorney's Office

"...a recent article, The Austin Chronicle accused the Williamson County district attorney of choosing to prosecute criminals based on..."

Oct. 12, 2004 Postmarks

A Prosecutor Weighs In on Williamson County Story

"...Dear Editor, As a veteran prosecutor in another Texas county, I have come to know John Bradley rather well..."

Sept. 30, 2004 Postmarks

County Attorney's Office: Welcome Back, Mack?

A former assistant county attorney may soon be re-employed by the county, despite a DWI charge.

"...If County Attorney David Escamilla's plan for retooling a portion of..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come

Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

"...toll from the storm is still unknown, but Austin/Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz says there is at least..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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