BREAKING: Travis Co. Rules Against Austin City Council

County attorney comes down hard on Open Meetings violations

"...of referring the matter to a grand jury, the Travis County attorney’s office today handed down stunning findings in..."

April 1, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Indictments Pending: TRMPAC, TAB, and the Travis Co. D.A.

"...brief summaries are based upon information provided by the Travis Co. district attorney's office. They describe, in general terms,..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

County Attorney's Office: Welcome Back, Mack?

A former assistant county attorney may soon be re-employed by the county, despite a DWI charge.

"...If County Attorney David Escamilla's plan for retooling a portion of..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements, Travis County Early Voting

Democratic Primary Run-offs

"...You may still be recovering from the March 4 primary – but there remains..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Sheriff's Office Draws Heat for Helping ICE

County's willingness to oblige feds prompts backlash

"...Customs Enforcement's plan to set up shop at the Travis Co. Jail and the Travis Co. Sheriff's Office's apparent..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Travis County Tries to Fix Its Public Defense Problems

But advocates warn about the middleman

"...experiencing a crisis in its public defense system, and Travis County is no exception. The right to counsel during..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...District Attorney José Garza ahead of his March primary contest? Garza seems to think so...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...EDITOR'S NOTE: March 5: This piece as originally published incorrectly reported the results in the 353rd District Court race;..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors

$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases

"...After a three-year legal battle, Travis County has settled federal and state lawsuits brought against..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...form of calls for increasing public safety while cutting costs, insisting on "personal responsibility" instead of social context, while..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Yogurt Shop DNA Saga Continues

Defense attorney Joe James Sawyer says D.A.'s office is ignoring science

"...a bond hearing. If granted, Sawyer said the hearing could happen within 45 days. Sawyer spoke to reporters after..."

March 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop DNA Saga Continues, Pt. 3

Is there enough evidence to set Robert Springsteen free?

"...Travis Co. District Judge Mike Lynch said Thursday afternoon that..."

June 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop Murders: New DNA Test Results Reported to Defense

Attorneys for defendants Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott get results from latest round of DNA testing

"...match any of the four suspects that prosecutors insist committed the grisly December 1991 murders, prompting Springsteen attorney Joe..."

Dec. 31, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Honorable Charlie Baird

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

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

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...regularly receive reports, some quite intriguing and credible, about concealed caches." – New CIA Iraq weapons-hunter Charles Duelfer, testifying..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Prosecutor Times Four

The four D.A. candidates have their critics

"...to Rick Reed, Rosemary Lehmberg, Mindy Montford, and Gary Cobb, the four candidates in the Democratic primary race to..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Prosecutor Times Four

Part 1: Meet the candidates for Travis County district attorney

"...After three decades as Travis County district attorney, Ronnie Earle announced in mid-December that..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...This is the second of three Chronicle thumbnails on the Nov. 5 general..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

OSU Chimps Leave Primarily Primates

"...battle that will decide the fate of the Bexar Co. animal sanctuary Primarily Primates Inc. and its hundreds of..."

Nov. 20, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Prosecutors Say New DNA Evidence in Yogurt Shop Case Doesn't 'Exonerate' Defendant

A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen says that re-tested DNA evidence found in a vaginal swab proves his client is not guilty, and that Springsteen should be released from prison.

"...the crime scene in 1991 – testing requested by Travis Co. prosecutors – has revealed a previously undetected male..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

Travis Co. Democrats:

"...County Judge:..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Point Austin: Lehmberg's Scarlet Letter

County Attorney Escamilla has disgraced his office

"...trial this week. After two days of watching the Travis County attorneys present the State's case against Lehmberg, I'm..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Righteous readers respond to recent rape reportage, and our Best of Austin issue garners a kudo or two.

"...From the Travis Co. Attorney..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Yogurt Shop DNA Saga Continues, Pt. 2

D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg weighs in on status of yogurt shop murder case

"...Travis Co. District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg says DNA evidence is..."

March 24, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Unidentified person of interest will make self known to investigators

"...A standoff between the Texas Ethics Commission and Travis Co. prosecutors ended last week with attorneys..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Judge Baird Not Seeking Re-Election

Baird is leaving bench next year to return to private practice and spend more time with his family

"...Travis Co. Judge Charlie Baird says he will announce today..."

Dec. 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Family Court Feud: Public Defenders for CPS Cases?

Two civil court judges hope to ensure better legal representation for indigent families

"...Two Travis County judges are trying to achieve the impossible: Create..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

The Next Redistricting Target: Ronnie Earle?

Tom Craddick hatches a plan to redraw the lines for Texas' elected prosecutors

"...hallways of the statehouse. And even after months of contention over the redrawing of congressional seats, you may not..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...list of precinct locations, call 238-VOTE (8683) or see www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080304/polls.asp...."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

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