Election Ticker: Getting Out the Vote and Then Some

Texas heads into early voting

"...More than 35,000 voters turned out at Travis County polls on the first day of early voting in..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Key Races on the November Ballot

A quick guide to the biggest contests to tide you over until endorsements

"...start receiving mail ballots in about a month. In the meantime, here's a quick review of the key contests...."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...It's the phrase "emotionally disturbed woman" that continues to weigh heavily..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas allows the state stay-at-home order issued on March 31 to expire..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

For Now, County Jail Succeeds in Keeping Out COVID-19

Law enforcement, advocates agree on need to reduce jail population

"...There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of yet..."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race

Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election

"...In an expected yet still emotional farewell, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt stepped down from the seat she's..."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...Four Democrats are hoping for the chance to flip the lone GOP-held seat on the..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

County Names Its First Chief Public Defender

Commissioners Court appoints University of Virginia Law School lecturer Adeola Ogunkeyede to lead office

"...a culminating vote that took roughly one minute, Travis County Commissioners Court took the next major step toward establishing..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...The Money Race..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"..."It's about fucking time," Erin Martinson tells me over coffee. Martinson jumped into electoral politics to run against Travis..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

County Revives Proposal for Palm School / Expo Center Land Swap

County Judge’s latest offer to city manager expires Dec. 16

"...Now that Austin and Travis County voters have expressed their wishes, it's time for leaders..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...It's hard to imagine the 86th Texas Legislature being any crazier than the last..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Confusion, Concerns Surround Response to County’s Dangerous Dogs

A partnership problem, or not?

"...Last December, toward the end of a daylong meeting of Travis County Commissioners,..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Election Results: How Did the Bonds Do?

Update: AISD, Travis County bonds break 70% support

"...There's over $1 billion in bonds before Austin voters today,..."

Nov. 7, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tracking a Caldwell County Landfill Proposal

Tracking a Caldwell County landfill proposal

"...Half an hour southeast of Austin, in Caldwell County, an antagonistic and concerted..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Day Trips & Beyond: Ice Fishing, Door County, Wis.

A trip to Sturgeon Bay

"...In Wisconsin, fishing heats up when the bay freezes over...."

Feb. 15, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Lege Lines: State Level Bullying Reaches New Plateau

Local reps’ mission this session? Keep the state GOP away from Austin.

"...Whisper the words: Austin bashing. The old Texas legislative sport of..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hays County Water War

Private drilling threatens local water supplies

"...Rumblings from Hays County are reaching the state Capitol, reverberating over a groundwater..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...News Roundup, A.G. Ken Paxton continues his fight against the wedded bliss of two Austin women; a judge throws..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Take on Taxes

Dems host forum on property tax reform

"...about as many local candidates as voters in attendance, the Travis County Democratic Party hosted a “town hall” on..."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King

‘Against the Grain’ of Justice

Committee hears testimony on treatment of young offenders

"...every 17-year-old charged with a crime be processed through the adult criminal justice system – through the adult courts..."

March 25, 2014 News Post 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

Point Austin: A Sense of History

By the way, there's an election, and it's your choice

"...With some luck and dry weather, about 8% of Travis County's registered voters, perhaps 40,000..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Andy Brown and the Bold-Faced Names

County Judge candidate garners major endorsements

"...combination school fundraiser and political rally Thursday night, Travis County judge candidate Andy Brown announced several high-profile endorsements before..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Christian Versus Travis County

GOPer targets ed finance bill to move Public Integrity Unit

"...There are a lot of amendments being added on to..."

June 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Redistricting Chops Up Travis County

Austin split four ways in proposed map

"...Clearly, Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett's fears that Travis County might get split four ways in congressional redistricting are..."

May 11, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Race for the Third

Kuhn and Goodwin face off for high-profile appeals court

"...There are two things about the 3rd Court of Appeals..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...Five seats. That's what it would take for the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pondering Planning in Southwest Travis County

Citizens try to balance development and conservation in sensitive Hill Country land

"...You would never confuse Southwest Travis County with Austin – at least not yet. The smell..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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