Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...letter Friday afternoon, addressed to "County Judges and Election Officials," threatening prosecution of anyone who counsels mail ballots for..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal

Execution still slated for tomorrow

"...The chief judge of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this afternoon..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

SOB Tax Stripped Again

After second court defeat, Attorney General looks to Texas Supreme Court to revive "Titty Tax"

"...Amidst all the post-session hub-bub, on June 5 the Third Court of Appeals released its judgment on the infamous..."

June 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dotting i's, Circling C's

Simplifying the Tortured History of Circle C

"...legislators, land deals and watersheds -- to say nothing of fat cat developers -- each of which act as..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Concludes

Judge indicates he will grant temporary injunction for VBM

"...Today's hearing in the 201st District Court*[correction below] concluded just before 3pm, when Judge Tim Sulak..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Pressley’s Zombie Council Fight Gets Snuffed

Texas Supreme Court declares an end to 2014(!) city election

"...On Friday, Jan. 25, the Texas Supreme Court finally – finally – brought an official conclusion to..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?

Legal battle clouds election planning timeline

"...to vote by mail. On Friday, a state district court said yes – but Attorney General Ken Paxton says..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Courts Overturn Three Capital Murder Cases

One defendant acquitted, two sent back for possible retrials

"...Wednesday was a busy one for lawyers and court-watchers, with the state's highest court knocking down two controversial..."

Feb. 28, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Did Patterson Violate Judicial Ethics?

Former state Rep. Glen Maxey says Patterson violated code of conduct

"...the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, arguing that 3rd Court of Appeals Judge Jan Patterson violated judicial ethics when..."

Nov. 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Judge Confirms Pressley Sanctions

Defeated candidate and attorney dinged for $98 grand

"...The judge confirmed his earlier summary judgment in favor of Casar, and granted sanctions of nearly $100,000 against Pressley..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The Early Voting Numbers Are in for the Primary Run-offs

Early returns put Perri, Oliver neck and neck

"...The Office of the Secretary of State has released early voting..."

May 22, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

The San Antonio Shimmy

Texas Supreme Court to review stripper surcharge

"...White campaign aide Bill Kelly last week, the issue of House Bill 1751 – the state's poorly-written, unconstitutional five..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Filings: The Republicans

Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents

"...a chore, but there is still no unified list of Republican filers for the March 2 primaries. The GOP..."

Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Prosecutors out to Disbar Adam Reposa?

Don Clemmer, Keith Henneke file grievance with State Bar

"...was served with a grievance to the State Bar of Texas’ Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, filed by..."

Jan. 11, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Committee Considers FLDS Raid

Invited testimony today related to last year's raid in Eldorado

"...related to the state's response last spring to allegations of abuse inside the West Texas compound of the Mormon..."

April 14, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sending a Message

State Dems make bipartisanship an offer and a warning to GOP

"...Texas politics than Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco and head of an expanded Democratic caucus. 74 seats is still shy..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

City’s “G File” no longer exists

"...The City of Austin must turn over internal police records that they..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...Supreme Court Place 1..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Fifth and Sixth Amendments violated, Scott's lawyers say

"...Michael Scott last week filed a motion with the Third Court of Appeals, asking that the full court review..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...Okay, let's accept, for the sake of argument, that everyone in Austin wants to save Barton..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...than in the past, since voting – for those of you using mail ballots – has already begun, and..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Life in Prison for Hemp

José Peña brought some roadside weeds home from Kansas. Cops decided it was reefer, and a Texas court sentenced him to life in prison – without the evidence. It took a decade for Peña to get back some of the pieces of his life.

"...as he drove south toward Houston on the morning of Sept. 27, 1998. Following a quick trip north to..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...Travis County Democrats retained their overwhelming presence at the courthouse, winning four out of five local judicial contests. But..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

In and Out

Controversial sodomy law may be struck down

"...rob banks, but he is gay, and Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code makes homosexual conduct a crime...."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Election Coverage 1998

"...voting for the Nov. 3 General Election and City of Austin special bond election begins Saturday, Oct. 17 and..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...buy me a Lexus and drive down to the courthouse every day and not worry about all of these..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...mornings are always busy in Travis County's 299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit in the gallery, a..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

November 3 General Election Endorsements (Condensed)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...Editorial Board has endorsed a straight Democrat ticket. We offer detailed reasons elsewhere behind all our Editorial Board endorsements..."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "It is incredible that the District Attorney's..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

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