Confounded Constable

County Judge Sam Biscoe Wins a Bureaucratic & Political Battle With Constable Bruce Elfant.

"..."I've wanted to be a lot of things," County Judge Sam Biscoe mused one day last summer, "but never..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Custody Battle at Brackenridge

Seton's plan to build its own pediatrics facility throws a monkey wrench into the proposed hospital district.

"...Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman, an outspoken advocate for a countywide..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hospital District Vote Brings Heavy Momentum

Hospital district proponents refuse to count their chickens just yet

"...Nevertheless, Travis Co. Probate Judge Guy Herman, the plan's most enthusiastic proponent, is..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...continued this week in the courtroom of Travis Co. Probate Judge Guy Herman. During an all-day hearing Oct. 27,..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...officer wound up driving all over town with the guy in the back of his patrol car, while making..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks heard opposing arguments last week from attorneys..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...caring for the county's poor and uninsured patients. County Probate Judge Guy Herman said organizers plan to gather the..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Suit Blames Roadwork for Fatal Bike Crash

The family of late UT professor Bill Gardiner says an improperly performed street cut led to his 2000 death in a bike crash.

"...continued this week in the courtroom of Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman...."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...Ruiz) and the state agreed June 7 that federal judge William Wayne Justice no longer needs to preside formally..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...On Friday, federal Judge James Nowlin dismissed the Hyde Park Baptist Church lawsuit..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...according to an order issued this week by District Judge Mike Lynch. If convicted, the 27-year-old could face life..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

Demand vs. Supply

"...Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman, who reviews applications for mental health..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Below the budget storm clouds, plans form for UTMB campus at Mueller

"...Askew, along with county Probate Judge Guy Herman, was one of the county's pioneer..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...a federal grant and under prompting from officials including Probate Judge Guy Herman, who hears most of the involuntary..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

A Match Made in Heaven?

"...Spring 2002: Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman calls for a countywide hospital district...."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

New Mental Health Court Aims to Increase Treatment While Reducing Jail Stays

Nick Chu will take over the court Oct. 1

"...case even goes to trial. Enter the county’s new Probate Court No. 2, created by the Texas State Legislature..."

Sept. 27, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...individually as plaintiffs – in Bexar Co. district court. Judge Michael Peden appointed a fact-finder, veterinarian Todd Bowsher, to..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Relative dies with a will – what next? (Part 2)

"...Last month's column addressed the probate of a will as a "muniment of title," which..."

March 4, 2022 Column by Joe Marrs

The Common Law

A relative passed away recently and the duty has fallen to me to wind up her affairs. She left a will. Where do I start? Can I do this without a lawyer?

"...Marrs, an attorney with a specialty in wills and probate issues, to guest-write today's column. – Luke EllisWills: What..."

May 7, 2004 Column by Joe Marrs

Hospital District Gets an Exam From the Lege

Austin and Travis County lawmakers ready a hospital district for the Legislature -- and then the voters.

"...in the House. "We've been following this issue since Judge [Guy] Herman expressed an interest in forming a district,"..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

"...District Judge, 147th: Cliff Brown, D..."

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

Happenings

Feb. 28-March 6

"...for crisis inter­ventions adequate in Austin and Travis Coun­ty?" Probate Court Judge Guy Herman, Travis Co. Com­mis­sioner Sarah Eckhardt,..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Gun Control? In Texas?

Lawmakers consider Governor’s modest proposals to tackle gun violence in schools

"..."We've got to do something." So says Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman, on a subject where Texas has..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Primarily Primates: AG Folds on Apes

Lawyers representing warring factions in bitter dispute over operation of Hill Country primate sanctuary square off over conditions of settlement between attorney general and sanctuary's board and management

"...Last Friday morning, Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman's courtroom was a zoo...."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mosley vs. Mosley: Reagan Case Takes a Sad Turn

Wrongful-death settlement leads Ortralla Mosley's parents to the courthouse

"...High School. According to documents filed in Travis Co. probate court, Harrell Mosley contends that "all or part" of..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will Seton Touch Down at Mueller?

The old airport may become home to a new Children's Hospital.

"...Jan. 13 meeting between Children's physicians and Travis Co. Probate Judge Guy Herman, a leader in the effort to..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Someone (Else) to Watch Over Me: The indefatigable Judge Guy Herman may have company soon, as Travis County..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...most of the courts at law (7), and the probate court, plus one of the county's five justices of..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

The health care chain takes over a cash-strapped residency program from the state.

"...take over the program won high-fives from Travis Co. Probate Judge Guy Herman and other civic leaders who joined..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Seton Asks City to Move Fast on Children's Proposal

"...Questions? Travis Co. Probate Judge Guy Herman has plenty. Contacted after the meeting,..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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