Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule

Face masks required until at least April 15; state expected to appeal

"...District Judge Lora Livingston has denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s petition..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Judge Declines Paxton's Push To Rip Austin's Masks Off ASAP

AG's latest COVID lawsuit set for trial in two weeks

"...set for a March 26 trial, as District Judge Lora Livingston blocked OAG lawyers' quest for an immediate injunction...."

March 12, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Temper, Temperament

Emotions v. Experience in 261st Dist. Court Race

"...Lora Livingston Karen Parker Two ambitious judicial hopefuls - Karen..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...Lora Livingston celebrates her victory with her mother, Hazel Livingston..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

City Loses Its Mala Sangre Brain

Outside counsel Lowell Denton – both attorney and witness – is disqualified from the case

"...During a Wednesday afternoon hearing, Travis Co. District Judge Lora Livingston granted White's motion to have Denton and his..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

As Abbott Blows Off COVID, Austin Just Wants to Stay Alive

The unmasking commences and the governor goes after his own constituents yet again

"...to force a hasty virtual hearing before District Judge Lora Livingston to seek an immediate injunction against Escott, Mayor..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Chronicle' Loses Suit, but APD Probe Continues

Time sheets of two former officers accused of 'double dipping' will remain secret – for now

"...Travis Co. District Judge Lora Livingston ruled on July 22 that under the Texas..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis County District Judge Orders Injunction Against Smokable Hemp Ban

Texas can't penalize retailers for selling smokable hemp until Feb. 1

"...The order, handed down by Travis County District Judge Lora Livingston on Sept. 18, found that representatives for the..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Michael Cargill Wins Right to Pack Heat at City Hall

Court rules in favor of local gun enthusiast, City fined for violating open carry statute

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Travis County District Judge Lora Livingston ruled on Jan. 17 that the city must..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Escamilla's Defense

Aftermath of Lehmberg removal trial leaves opponents still polarized

"...says) and was refiled by the county attorney; Judge Lora Livingston allowed Escamilla's suit to go forward...."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lowe's Loses Again

The Brodie Lane big-box project remains shut down until a September trial

"...the Southwest Austin site, after yet another district judge, Lora Livingston, had ruled that the Austin City Council's approval..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Retailers Fighting Ban on Smokable Hemp

Plaintiffs argue Texas Department of State Health Services overstepped with consumable hemp prohibition

"...burgeoning industry. At a hearing last Wednesday, District Judge Lora Livingston granted a temporary restraining order against the state,..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Kitty-Puppy Law­suit, Round One

Powers of neighborhood plans tested by citizens suing city

"...the City Council." But Travis Co. Dis­trict Court Judge Lora Livingston denied the city's argument of "special exceptions."..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Long-delayed whistleblower case finally headed for court

"...had assigned to the case. In November, District Judge Lora Livingston granted Feare's motion to disqualify lawyer Lowell Denton,..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

DPS Slapped in 'Troopergate' Verdict

Jury finds that agency rigged a 2001 promotional exam to favor good ol' boys

"...Wednesday, jurors who heard the case in District Judge Lora Livingston's court found in favor of the officers on..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

Travis Co. Democrats:

"...Lora Livingston..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Woes for Lowe's

The big-bad big box gets stuffed – twice – in court

"...In the first ruling on June 15, District Judge Lora Livingston sided with the city of Sunset Valley, the..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...Travis County's longest-serving civil and criminal district judges – Lora Livingston and Brenda Kennedy, who oversee other judges on..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Planet K Disrupts Bee Cave's Orbit

Judge denies temporary injunction against Planet K

"...and malls. On May 9, Travis County District Judge Lora Livingston signed an order denying the city's request for..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...261st District Court: Lora Livingston..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Election Endorsements

The Primary Countdown Continues

"...Lora Livingston..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

New Suit Filed Against Lehmberg

Former political opponent alleges D.A. engaged in several criminal acts

"...was intoxicated, it does so because civil district Judge Lora Living­ston dismissed charges of official misconduct or incompetence. Whether..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lehmberg: Jail and Aftermath

Video footage from D.A.'s booking not as sensational as expected

"...dismissal is not subject to appeal. On Tuesday, Judge Lora Liv­ing­ston, the county's presiding civil judge, signed off on..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Aleshire Comes Up Short (So Far) in City Redistricting Suit

A judge has ruled Austin won't need more council elections

"...coun­cil elections should be handled following redistricting, District Judge Lora Livingston sided with the city in a ruling that..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...be fine judges, but we think the shoes of Lora Livingston, the county's longest-serving civil judge and administrator for..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bee in the Bonnet: Travis County District Judge Lora Livingston has sided with ousted Bee Cave City Council..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mask Mandate Smackdown: On Friday, March 26, District Judge Lora Livingston will hear the Texas Attorney General's Office's request..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature

To Build a Courthouse

Current civil courthouse leaves a lot to be desired

"...often by courthouse regulars. At the same event, Judge Lora Livingston told of stepping around six children sitting in..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

What Happens Next?

As D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg serves her sentence, the county attorney takes on the civil lawsuit and the next steps

"...– a motion granted by the county's presiding Judge Lora Livingston – and then filed a new and separate..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...261st District Court: Lora Livingston (D). Here is a candidate who is just..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

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