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"...facing a lawsuit from plaintiffs including Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez and Dirty Martin's Place. They argue the city..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andrew Hyland, Chelsea Peretti, Margaret Cho, Darrell Hammond (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"..."It's a little different," says Father Roy Gomez as he walks in from the blast furnace afternoon..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Ultra-Low-Turnout Primary Election (Almost) Devoid of Drama

Tiny landslides in Travis County and beyond

"...dramatic come-from-behind presumptive victory by eternal Travis County Com­missioner Margaret Gómez over Del Valle ISD Trustee Susanna Ledesma-Woody, who..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...less, with Travis County Commissioners Court Pct. 4 incumbent Margaret Gómez nudging just past her challenger Susanna Ledesma-Woody in..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

No on Gómez

"...years that I’ve lived in Travis County precinct 4, Margaret Gomez has been the commissioner, and the only time..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Postmarks

Travis County Prosecutor to Fill County Court of Law Judicial Seat

County Commissioners selected Dimple Malhotra by a 4-0 vote

"...Austin Municipal Court Associate Judge Tanisa Jeffers, defense attorney Margaret Chen Kercher, and Malhotra – on Oct. 3 in..."

Oct. 8, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Leaders Give Themselves Raises

Salary move comes amid fears of shrinking budgets

"...$16,200 more. Others getting pay hikes include District Attorney Margaret Moore ($25,349), County Attorney David Escamilla ($22,176), justices of..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...local connection: Evangelical comedy Sister Aimee, starring Austinites Ann Margaret Hollyman, Lee Eddy, Macon Blair, and Nathan Zellner; and..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

County Officials to Get Big Raises

And Gerald Daugherty's not happy about it

"...Sarah Eckhardt and commissioners Brigid Shea, Jeff Travillion, and Margaret Gomez approved the raises, which will boost their own..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Election Night Live

Up-to-the-minute midterm coverage

"...Price, Dana DeBeauvoir, Dolores Ortega Carter, Brigid Shea, and Margaret Gomez all way ahead...."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Travis County Election Early Voting Results

More numbers than you know what to do with

"...Commissioner, Pct. 4 Margaret J. Gomez (D)     18,590     84.95%..."

Nov. 4, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Then There's This: County Folds on Tax Fight

Commissioners kick can down the road by opting to study appraisal system

"...On a vote of 4-0, with Commissioner Margaret Gómez absent, County Commissioners nixed filing a petition with..."

June 13, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Commissioners Say No to Tax Protest

County will study, not challenge, commercial appraisal roll

"...The vote was 4-0, with Margaret Gomez absent, although she had already made public her..."

June 10, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Property Tax Vote Set For Tuesday

County may challenge commercial property tax roll

"...Commissioner Margaret Gomez says she won’t be at Tuesday’s meeting but..."

June 9, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Precinct 2: Shea Wins in a Walk

Early Night in Commissioners Race

"...In another, less competitive commissioner's race, Precinct 4 incumbent Margaret Gómez handily fended off challenger Darla Wegner with 73%..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Campaign Dollars

Campaign contributions add up

"...Margaret Gómez (i) 0/6,326/44,586..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature

The Endorsement Race: Andy Brown, Gómez, Ko Clean Up

Andy Brown, Gómez, Ko clean up

"...Margaret Gómez: AED, APC, ATD, AYD, CAAAD, CAPD, CAD, SAD,..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Club Endorsements Pile Up

Multi-club meeting scheduled for Jan. 30

"...Margaret Gómez: Austin Central Labor Council, Travis County Sheriffs Law..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Libertarians Line Up for 2014 Election

Far right could pose major headache for GOP next November

"...ballot in 2010, failing to dislodge Precinct 2 Commissioner Margaret Gomez. Now he's the third choice in the ongoing..."

Dec. 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Judge Not … Lest Ye Be Not Judged [UPDATED]

Labor begins to move on 2014 endorsements

"...for County Commissioner, Pct. 2. Meanwhile, Pct. 4 incumbent Margaret Gomez suddenly has a challenger...."

Dec. 7, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Candidate-o-File: Local Races

Only a handful of contested seats in Travis County

"...candidate, former sheriff Raymond Frank. In Southeast Travis, Democrat Margaret Gomez's unwavering support for the Circuit of the Americas..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: The Road of Many Sagas

As SH 45 revs up (again), group sues for commissioner's emails

"...county judge's post, and a third seat that incumbent Margaret Gomez hopes to retain – in spite of her..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Local Olive Oil Company Promotes Healthy Food Choices for Diabetes Awareness Month

Salud de Paloma offers recipes, cooking tips, and resources

"...Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez issued a resolution Nov. 5th that proclaimed November..."

Nov. 6, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Commissioners Punt Southeast Roads One More Time

Margaret Gómez agrees to compromise

"...Precinct 4 Commissioner Margaret Gómez originally presented the plan last month (see "Gómez..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gómez Pushes Road Plan Near Racetrack

Commissioner says she's concerned about access and safety issues in her precinct

"...Travis County Precinct 4 Commissioner Margaret Gómez's sudden attempt at jumpstarting development around the Circuit..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Brown Makes It Official

Former Dem County Chair Announces Run for Judge

"...50), county attorney Mack Martinez, incumbent Pct. 4 Commissioner Margaret Gomez, Rep. Dawnna Dukes, Paul Saldaña, Judge Elisabeth Earle,..."

June 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...to do some dirty work. Cast: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine, Gucci Mane (U.S...."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Boy Named Emo

What was your favorite show on Red River at Emo's?

"...was the camaraderie we had with fellow travelers like Gomez, Gut, Crown Roast, and Glorium. The latter band in..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Feature

Travis Redistricting on Deck

Commissioners debate redrawing of precinct boundaries

"...in far east Travis from Davis to Precinct 4's Margaret Gomez. Several East Austinites, apparently motivated by an email..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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