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

Democrat Judicial Candidates Celebrate Primary Wins

Nominees will breeze to election in deep-blue Travis County

"...won the the 261st Dis­trict Court race to succeed Lora Livingston, and incumbent Chantal Eldridge will retain her seat..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

State Ban on Delta-8 Fails in Court (Again)

Texas Supreme Court upholds legality of Delta-8

"...hemp products, which was likewise enjoined by District Judge Lora Livingston in 2020...."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Top 10 Local Political Quotes of 2021

Some spoke truth to power and others introduced foot to mouth

"...– Travis County District Judge Lora Livingston on Texas A.G. Ken Paxton's challenge over Austin's..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature

Delta-8 v. Texas: The Court Challenges Begin

State's sudden Delta-8 ban faces legal challenges

"...year, DSHS was slapped down hard by Harger's benchmate Lora Livingston, who ruled that its attempts to make smokeable..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Austin Updates COVID Protocols Amid Abbott's Tightening Grip on Local Authorities' Powers

Local and state officials wrestle over mask mandates, again

"...were allowed to stay in place after District Judge Lora Livingston denied Paxton's petition for a temporary injunction...."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake, following the Lower Colorado River Authority's discovery in Lake Travis of toxic blue-green..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature

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

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

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

Austin Drops to Stage 3 COVID-19 Risk Guidelines

Masks, social distancing still critical, urge health officials

"...efforts to enforce local public health measures. District Judge Lora Livingston quickly denied the Texas Attorney’s General Office’s request..."

March 13, 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

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

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

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

New Salamanders in Our Midst

University of Texas biologists have discovered three new species of groundwater salamander

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races

What, you expected us to endorse a Republican in 2018?

"...261st Judicial District Judge: Lora J. Livingston..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...261st District Judge D: Lora J. Livingston..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

Courthouse Campaign Takes Shape

Press conference calls for updated courthouse

"...children as I walked down the stairs," said Judge Lora Living­ston on Monday, explaining one of the vivid reasons..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

"...District Judge, 261st: Lora Livingston, D..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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

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

More Trouble for Rosemary Lehmberg

Former political rival seeks removal and criminal charges

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

June 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

UPDATED: County Attorney Files New Lehmberg Removal Suit

Original petition dismissed

"...from O'Brien's petition last week by presiding civil Judge Lora Livingston...."

April 30, 2013 News Post 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

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