Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing

First Assistant D.A. accused of “possible defamation”

"...Mindy Montford, the First Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County D.A. office, has been..."

March 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

“District of Austin” Legislation Fails for a Third Time

Critics say it sends an undemocratic message

"...For the third legislative session in a row, a proposal to strip..."

March 26, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Mendez and Martin Sixth-Grade Elimination Will Create Overall Enrollment Boon, Says District

Parents and teachers maintain that the district's priorities may be skewed

"...schools would no longer have a sixth grade, the district maintains that the decision will result in a net..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

The Strange Case of the 353rd District Court

"Vexatious Litigant" Connor vs. incumbent Judge Sulak in Dem primary

"...Democratic primary judicial race is that for the 353rd District Court, where popular incumbent Judge Tim Sulak faces repeated..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Can This District Be Saved?

The revival of the Warehouse District is rooted in Austin's history – and its popularity is also its peril

"...It's Friday night, and Downtown's Ware­house District is hopping. Live music pours out of the Cedar..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...front-runner in the seven-candidate Democratic primary for Texas House District 51. It's a race without an incumbent, as state..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...Appraisal districts play a key role in determining what a property..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Road to 10-1: It’s District 4’s Turn

Media forum tonight for the north central Council candidates

"...Tonight it’s the City Council District 4 candidates’ turn in the barrel, in the fourth..."

Sept. 17, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Third Court Rules in Willingham Case

Matter must be referred to Judge Stubblefield

"...The Third Court of Appeals has ruled that the region's presiding..."

Dec. 21, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

District Court Candidates Announce Dem Primary Candidacies

Here come the judges …

"...building to recruit support and gather funds, candidates for district judge seats have begun to accumulate...."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Playing the Dozens in District 3

Media forum takes on affordability, rail, city farms

"...A lively North Door crowd, occasionally rambunctious, heard 12 District 3 City Council candidates address Austin growth, gentrification, affordable..."

Sept. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

District Judges Issue Order on Felony Personal Bonds

UPDATE: Uniform rules to allow defendants to avoid jail before trial

"...Travis County's nine criminal district court judges, who preside over felony cases, have issued..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: District 2 Steppin'

Media City Council forum continues tonight, 7pm

"...into its second space tonight at 7pm with a District 2 forum at the Dove Springs Recreation Center, located..."

Sept. 10, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

District 9 Post-Mortem

Kathie Tovo and Chris Riley speak post-election

"...Member Chris Riley announced that he’s withdrawing from the District 9 run-off against his colleague Kathie Tovo. Riley woke..."

Nov. 11, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

District Attorney Ronnie Earle Endorses Dan Grant

Travis District Attorney takes sides in CD 10 race

"...his support for Dan Grant for the 10th Congressional District. Who will win this Dem primary, Grant or Larry..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Dr. Van Boven's Attempt To Clear His Name Loses at Third Court

Court endorses Medical Board appeal, rejects unlawful sanction claim

"...name did not end well. On Jan. 9, the Third Court of Appeals rejected his claim against Texas Medical..."

Jan. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

City Council District 4: A Council Veteran Seeks Transformation

Incumbent Greg Casar looks to continue reimagining public safety if reelected to third term

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Third Grove Wine Bar Opens on West Sixth

Reed Clemons is back Downtown

"...Austin restaurateur Reed Clemons originated the Warehouse District see-and-be-seen dining scene in the Nineties with his popular..."

July 7, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

District Races

Get ready for run-offs!

"...District 1: Past vs. Future?..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...Although District 6 in the city's far northwest – including the..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Race for the Third

Kuhn and Goodwin face off for high-profile appeals court

"...attention [to judicial races], and this is a large district," says Kuhn, who has logged more than 40,000 miles..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Willingham Family Appeals to Third Court

Family hopes to see last week's ruling overturned

"...A three-judge panel ruled last week that Travis County District Judge Charlie Baird should have sought recusal from presiding..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Vanessa Fuentes Mounts a Surprising Landslide in District 2

Meanwhile Pool and Casar hold their seats at Council

"...seat, Vanessa Fuentes sailed to victory in Southeast Austin's District 2, earning 56% of the vote. That's more than..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

School District Staff Face Big Health Care Rate Hike

District working to educate workers on options

"...a big raise in their insurance premiums, and the district is working to educate staff members on their options...."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Third Court Turns Bright Red

Dem Diane Henson loses her seat But Keith Hampton isn't giving up

"...candidates won all four balloted seats on the influential Third Court of Appeals, turning the entire court red save..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry's Third Felony?

Governor's war of words against jurors backfires with legal warning

"...First, it was Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, whose DWI conviction is his purported..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Third Court Seats Go GOP

One Dem remains on influential bench

"...The Third Court is one of 14 intermediate appellate courts statewide,..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Arts District Dance

Council's vote this week on funds for streetscapes for Ballet Austin is a little bit about depleting the city's annual Great Streets fund and a lot about the creation of a performing arts district Downtown

"...and a whole lot about creating a performing arts district in an area of Downtown once known as Mexico...."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

School District Preps for Electoral Fight

Challengers emerge for two AISD trustee seats while three remain unchallenged

"...for the November election opening on July 25, the district is bracing for two contested elections and – so..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Finding an SBOE Balance: District Roundup

SBOE contests around the state

"...State Board of Education was guaranteed last December, when District 10 board member Cynthia Dunbar announced she would not..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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