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Oct. 21, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis
The Royal Succession
In Williamson County, there's always an incumbent prosecutor
"...In the mid-Seventies, Williamson Co. did not have the same law-and-order..."
Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Ken Paxton Puts the Brakes on Federal Inquiry Into Debunked Voter Fraud Claims
A.G. tells Congress to wait in line
"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office is flipping the bureaucratic bird..."
April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Breaking the Chain
Troubling questions persist in the Rodney Reed / Stacey Stites murder case.
"...On Feb. 13, the state Court of Criminal Appeals denied the writ of..."
March 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Then There's This: The Road of Many Sagas
As SH 45 revs up (again), group sues for commissioner's emails
"...For someone who is an active political player in the crusade to build a controversial toll road in southwest..."
Nov. 29, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith
AG's Office Warned Against Filing 'Punitive' Appeals
Warning stems from pending whistle-blower lawsuit against Gary Grief and the Texas Lottery Commission, for which the AG's office is serving as the defendants' co-counsel
"...The Texas Attorney General's Office, as well as other public..."
Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland
Shades of Gray
In Texas Prisons, It's Hard to Tell Who Your Enemies Are
"...in a state prison nobody is ever alone. But the only witnesses to his murder, the first murder of..."
April 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee
Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race
As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination
"...On Tuesday, beneath the towering monolith of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, newly..."
Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]
As May money season opens, candidates blossom
"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1 City Council..."
May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King
The Common Law
Taken Advantage of on Holiday Shopping?
"...Taken Advantage of on Holiday Shopping?..."
Dec. 19, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis
Anyone Heard of Conflict of Interest?
Jay Kimbrough is TYC conservator now, but where was he in 2005 and 2006?
"...So Jay Kimbrough has finally been confirmed by the Senate as conservator of the embattled Texas Youth Commission,..."
March 29, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker
The Range War at Commissioners Court
Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections
"...When Travis Co. Judge Bill Aleshire left public office in 1998, few people believed that the county's most..."
May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
Picking Up the Pieces
Karr Conviction Closes Another Chapter in O'Hair
Case
"...For all their trouble, David Waters and Gary Karr never really enjoyed..."
June 9, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce
Off the Desk:
"...The Republic of Texas, the self-proclaimed rightful government of Texas,..."
Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature
Where Are the Democrats on the 2018 Ballot?
With three months left to file, Democrats … don't seem eager to sign up
"...Someone want to remind the Democrats that there's an election next year? Filing for..."
Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
The DWI Dude Runs for A.G.
Jamie Balagia wants marijuana law reform, greater police accountability
"...It's not often that the race for Texas Attorney General gets a..."
Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Meet the Anti-Abortion 'Wordsmith' Defending HB 2
Did a state consultant act unethically during this month's HB 2 trial?
"...During the recent trial challenging parts of the Texas abortion law..."
Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Appeals Court Rules Against WilCo Constable: The fight continues
Constable Gary Griffin's attorney: 'This case is not over.'
"...On Nov. 28, the 3rd Court of Appeals in Austin ruled against Precinct..."
Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland
City Attorney Report on Knee Calls for Changes at APD
City criticizes APD management, but Knee's fate
unclear
"...On Feb. 10, City Attorney David Smith added his observations to the simmering controversy..."
Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith
The D.A.'s Dodge
"...Only two people in Texas have the legal authority to investigate the influence-buying scandal swirling around..."
Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce
On The Lege
Death Watch
"...During his campaign for attorney general, John Cornyn insisted the job was "not about..."
Feb. 19, 1999 News Column
12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.
An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right
"...The 12 jurors who served in the Daniel Perry murder..."
April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Abbott Tips the Scales in 3rd Court Judicial Race
Need help getting elected? Just get appointed.
"...way to help ensure your favored candidate will win the election is to appoint him to the office in..."
Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King
Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals
This year, four of the court's six seats are contested
"...judicial races earn little voter scrutiny, what happens at the Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals – one of 14..."
Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Did Farmers Insurance Keep Secrets From the State?
The insurer's lawyers advised keeping the "most troublesome claims" out of sight
"...An internal Farmers Insurance Group memo, obtained by the Chronicle, suggests the insurance company tried to keep "troublesome"..."
Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Disputing the "Deputy' in Deputy Ruiz
Can a deputy still be a deputy without swearing to oaths required by law? One lawyer doesn't think so.
"...A: When the officer hasn't filed an anti-bribery oath with the secretary..."
Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Courting the Vote
Three Vie for County Court at Law No.6
"...When County Court-at-Law No.6 Judge David Puryear switched to the Republican Party four years ago, Travis County Democrats -..."
March 6, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith
José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney
Travis County residents have a D.A. decision
"...José Garza’s defeat of District Attorney Margaret Moore in 2020 was a landmark..."
Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock
Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary
"...Dueling Members A couple of City Council members have weighed in on the TX-25..."
Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King
APD: The Facebook Friend You Didn't Know You Had
"...As the Chronicle reported on Sept. 4, 2015 ("APD Tracks Social..."
