A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...Johnson knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County Jail and to feel the world spinning as..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Defeated Brown Looks Toward November

Judge candidate concedes after long night

"...count, a little after 9pm, the mood at Andy Brown's election headquarters – a big ramshackle house on Waller..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Dick Brown's Hermit Crabs

The outcries of HURF should make Austinites hurl

"...backlash group organized by lobbyist (and longtime Austin-basher) Dick Brown and North­rop Grum­man project manager Mark Farrar, ostensibly on..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Garry Brown's Endorsements

"...state party level, two former executive directors of the Travis County Democratic Party (TCDP), and a former TCDP chair...."

Sept. 16, 2013 Postmarks

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...called to concede the race for chairperson of the Travis County Democratic Party...."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...the queue to run for the Dem nomination for Travis County attor­ney (incumbent David Escamilla is retiring). The others..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Gloves Come Off in Travis County Precinct 4 Race

Primary contest between Margaret Gómez, Susanna Ledesma-Woody heats up

"...The primary contest for Travis County Commissioner Pct. 4 heated up last week as..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"...The three Democratic primary races for Travis County offices featured impressive candidates and emotional narratives, as..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

MAGAs Win in Lake Travis and Georgetown ISDs

The right marches on school boards

"...issues straight from the Fox News headlines swept Lake Travis ISD and Georgetown ISD school board races Satur­day. In..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Head of Travis County Juvenile Justice System to Step Down

Retirement follows diversity concerns

"...Travis County's Juvenile Court, with Hur­ley’s leadership, has invested a..."

Oct. 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...Travis County Judge: Andy Brown..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Travis County Hosts Drive-Through COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

"...Travis County leaders and community partners held a drive-through COVID-19..."

Feb. 8, 2021 Photo Gallery

Texas Voters Approve Props; Travis Narrowly Passes Cancer Measure

Constitutional-amendments election turnout low but a bit higher than we expected

"...stunner was how poorly Prop. 15 did here in Travis County, where Armstrong is revered in tones usually reserved..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Travis County Early Voting Information and Locations

Early Voting October 13-30

"...Travis County voters may vote at any "vote center" (where..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

Billboard Plant: Newest Travis Heights Resident?

Neighborhood questions what will go on in Reagan National Advertising's planned warehouse

"...no. What concerned the South River City Citizens and Travis Heights neighborhood associations was the original plan for a..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule

Face masks required until at least April 15; state expected to appeal

"...state didn’t demonstrate its right to prevent Austin and Travis County officials from leaving local mask mandates in place..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

No Need for Election Detox

County Judge primary campaign begins to bubble

"...simmering for some weeks, and before too long, the Travis County races will take center stage...."

Nov. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...of Sunday, Aug. 19, the presid­ent and CEO of Travis County Central Health, Patricia Young Brown, woke to find..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

March 4 Election Results

The latest primary news

"...thundersleet may make for a long night in the Travis County races. Although polling locations will be open until..."

March 4, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Pct. 2 Candidates Face Off

Commissioner hopefuls tackle gun shows, immigration laws

"...Court seat, candidates Brigid Shea, Richard Jung, and Garry Brown touted their diverse experience, endorsements, and backgrounds...."

Dec. 11, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

The Gallows

Another found-footage horror film that's best left unfound

"...Directed by: Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing. Starring: Ryan Shoos, Reese Mishler,..."

July 10, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Women’s Jail 2.0: Diversion or Expansion?

Travis County Commissioners Court mulls a long-term overhaul of the correctional complex in Del Valle

"...In a work session last Thursday, May 27, the Travis County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from county planners..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Update: Ken Paxton Sues Austin Over New Year's Weekend Dine-In Limitations

Texas A.G. blasts COVID-19 orders as “shameless”

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Austin and Travis County after local officials announced dine-in limitations over New..."

Dec. 30, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

County Judge Wants Amtrak to Connect Austin and Dallas

The trip from Fort Worth to Austin would be under 90 minutes

"...on the long-anticipated bullet train from Dallas to Houston. Travis County Judge Andy Brown wants it to come here..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

147th Court Race: Beckie Gammon Attacks

Wife of candidate goes negative

"...on his campaign web site about his opponent, Cliff Brown...."

March 1, 2010 News Post by Michael King

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...from the Mothers for Democracy Institute, hosted by the Travis County Democratic Party.   – Kat McNevins Austin Public..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Following the Money

Eckhardt campaign defines “greater good”: support for Eckhardt

"...It’s no secret that the campaign for Travis County Judge has had a nasty edge – notably..."

March 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter

Everything you wanted to know about riding and racing motorcycles is revealed in this encyclopedic doc.

"...Directed by: Dana Brown...."

Nov. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Doggett Brings $2 Million Home From D.C. to Combat Opioid Crisis

Doggett says it’s no panacea, but it’s progress

"...$2 million in federal funding available to Austin and Travis County over the next two years for opioid overdose..."

Jan. 17, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Judge Declines Paxton's Push To Rip Austin's Masks Off ASAP

AG's latest COVID lawsuit set for trial in two weeks

"...Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit to force Austin and Travis County to abandon their COVID-19 public health protocols has..."

March 12, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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