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

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

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

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

Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races

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

"...147th Judicial District Judge: Cliff Brown..."

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

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

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...County Judge D: Sarah Eckhardt..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Norwood Found Guilty

Case closes on 1988 murder of Debra Baker

"...verdict put an end to a 10-day trial in Judge Julie Kocurek's 390th District Court, a courtroom filled with..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Marriage Equality Comes to Texas

But is it here to stay?

"...they positioned themselves on standby for a ceremony. However, Judge Orlando Gar­cia stayed his injunction against the ban pending..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...same-sex marriage ban was ruled unconstitutional by Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman on Tuesday – settling an estate..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

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

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

Demand vs. Supply

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

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election Update, 1/4/10

File 'em if you've got 'em

"...there are rumors that she will jump in against Judge Jan Patterson in the 201st. Why jump races? Because..."

Jan. 4, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Update, 12/29/09

Only two business days lefts to file

"...Place 4 (GOP) Scott King Field (R) 147th District Judge Clifford Brown (D) 201st District Judge Jan Patterson (D)..."

Dec. 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Update, 12/23/09

Guess which Travis Co. Dem drew a surprise GOP opponent?

"...court, where three Democrats have lined up to replace Judge Charlie Baird when he retires...."

Dec. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Update 12/20/09

Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston

"...Appeals, Place 4 (GOP) Scott Field (R) 147th District Judge Clifford Brown (D) 201st District Judge Jan Patterson (D)..."

Dec. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Update: 12/16/09

Battle lines drawn in State Board of Ed, HD-47 fights

"...Appeals, Place 4 (GOP) Scott Field (R) 147th District Judge Clifford Brown (D) 201st District Judge Jan Patterson (D)..."

Dec. 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Weekend Election Update

Filings still trickle in, but now there's a real primary

"...Judicial District Judge, 147th Judicial District Clifford Brown (D) District Judge, 201st..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Update, 12/7/09

Dukes files, WilCo GOP primaries pick up speed

"...Judicial District Judge, 147th Judicial District Clifford Brown (D) District Judge, 201st..."

Dec. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

In It To Win It

UPDATED: First two day's filings for 2010 elections in Travis County

"...Board of Education District 10 Rebecca Osborne (R) District Judge, 147th Judicial District Clifford Brown (D) District Judge, 201st..."

Dec. 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

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

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

Primal Troubles

Hill Country primate sanctuary seized

"...for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Travis County Court Judge Guy Herman appointed wildlife preservationist Lee Theisen-Watt to run..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Cindy Widner

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

Hospital District in County Hands

A courthouse exec will handle the interim reins

"...Other budget concerns brought to the board included county Probate Judge Guy Herman's plea for increased funding levels to..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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 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

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

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