C.D.A. Merger Plan Stumbles at Finish Line

Commissioners Court won’t pursue merger of prosecutors

"...proposal to create a Travis County Criminal District Attorney's Office – via a merger of the current D.A.'s and..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

UPDATED: D.A. Arrested on DWI Charge

Lehmberg booked by Travis County deputy

"...the incident was handled by the Travis County Sheriff's Office and not APD, but was grateful "that no one..."

April 15, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

An Austin D.A. Turns to Detective Novels

Q&A with Mark Pryor on his Paris-set Hugo Marston mysteries

"...as a prosecutor for the Travis County District Attorney's Office. He writes an award-winning blog (D.A. Confidential) and last..."

Oct. 10, 2012 Books Post by Jordan Smith

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: D.A., C.A. – Knock Off the Cophead BS

Aug. 3: The district and county attorneys challenge Austin police intransigence and dishonesty as they attempt to reduce the number of arrests for minor crimes

"...of which Garza later dropped as unfair to the officer involved. Along with their allies in the local and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Trouble at the ME's Office

"...The Travis Co. Medical Examiner's Office has had its share of high-profile troubles over the..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Incoming D.A. José Garza Locks in Leadership Team

New hires emphasize accountability, empathy

"...and white collar crimes. But prosecutions of law enforcement officers accused of criminal misconduct will still be handled by..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Criminal D.A.” Plan Simmers at County

Commissioners to consider legislative role on Nov. 13

"...merge the Travis County District Attorney and County Attorney offices into a "Criminal District Attorney" remains under consideration at..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Travis Co. Medical Examiner's Office

After year of screwups in the Travis Co. Medical Examiner's Office, Chief ME Roberto Bayardo announces that he will retire

"...of work conducted by the Travis Co. Medical Examiner's Office continue to swirl, Chief ME Roberto Bayardo announced on..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dems for Lite Gov: The D.A., the Organizer, and the Deli Man

In this race, everyone has low name recognition across Texas

"...her announcement that she would not quit her current office until an undeclared date after the primary threw any..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

County Attorney's Office: Welcome Back, Mack?

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

"...David Escamilla's plan for retooling a portion of his office succeeds, Travis Co.'s family violence cases will soon have..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It’s a new day in court for Austin’s top law enforcement office

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...River, whose La Colombe roast fuels many in the office not sipping cans of Monster Ultra Zero. These caffeine..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Perry's Office Freezes Over

The governor has a compassion attack – or perhaps electoral indigestion

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...other judges as it is with the District Attorney's Office?..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...believes are being ignored by the incumbent and her office...."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...ever happens here, right? – Sarah Marloff [page] March 4: D.A.'s Office Caught Lying on Tape..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: Ken Paxton’s Top 10 Follies This Year

How was Ken’s year? Just impeachy.

"...for the latest wacky press release from his self-promoting Office of Attorney General. Most recently, in November, when Twitter-Killer..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Michael King

A Safe Place?

Parties, alcohol, and attitudes are contributing to a high number of sexual assaults in Austin

"...to the Austin Police Department and Travis County Sheriff's Office alone, however, both advocates and law enforcement estimate that..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Uncle Was in the Unit That Investigated Him

Defense says he was recused but prosecutors insinuate bias

"...The Chronicle will be in the courtroom and provide..."

Oct. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...environment for people to recover," Johnson says from her office at the American Civil Liberties Union. "None of the..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...his side, and talked about the Austin Police Department officers indicted by a grand jury convened by District Attor­ney..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Officers Face Trial for Allegedly Beating a Suspect

Overlooked 2019 case brought to grand jury by new D.A. Garza

"...announced today, Jan. 22, that two Austin Police Department officers, Gregory Gentry and Chance Bretches, were indicted by a..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Perry's Aggressive Defense

Perry stands behind his veto

"...line item veto to slash state funding for her office's Public Integ­rity Unit. Lehmberg still refused to quit. Perry..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Legal Services Center's Assertion of Rights Work Gives a Voice to Victims

Advocates stand up for victims' rights

"..."Not long after the new [District Attorney] administration took office, we started getting requests from advocates [whose clients were]..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

God’s Blessings Owner Indicted

Renee Segura-Livingston faces 30 years in prison for crimes committed while operating unlicensed group home

"...Wildrose Drive, according to the Travis County District Attorney's Office. She allegedly ripped off her residents' wristbands and instructed..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Hays County’s Overwhelmed Jail System in Dire Shape, Advocates Say

Some inmates are waiting years to see their day in court

"...criminal justice system as a Texas State University police officer from 2007 to 2018. He later became an expert..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...desire," she told me during an interview at her office on Airport Boulevard. "I just want to be sheriff,..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...Lucia Athens is the City of Austin's Chief Sustainability Officer. Hired in 2010, Athens became the official shepherd of..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

A 3-D Race for the Bench

Three Dems vying for high-profile felony court

"...defense attorney before joining the Travis County District Attorney's Office full time in 1986. For roughly 17 years, he..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

22 Years Later, Medical Examiner Says Baby’s Death Was Actually an Accident

New evidence suggests the babysitter is innocent of murder

"...New York-based Innocence Project and the Travis County D.A.’s Office to begin reexamining the case, an office spokesperson told..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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