Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...published incorrectly reported the results in the 353rd District Court race; it has been corrected below...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...be that he won the race for Precinct 1 County Commissioner months ago when he emerged the victor in..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Commissioners Court: Incumbents Stay Put

Some precinct returns reflect red discontent in blue county

"...Travis County voters Tuesday returned three Demo­cratic incumbents to the..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Travis County

"...The most strongly contested Travis County campaign is likely to be the race for..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Coexisting With the Coyotes of Travis County

Austin’s wildlife management program goes countywide

"...ago, there was a coyote showdown of sorts in Travis County. After 13 years of using the controversial Texas..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County Plans New Women's Jail

Del Valle's new digs

"...at the local organization Grassroots Lead­er­ship was scanning through Travis Coun­ty's proposed budget when she stumbled upon plans for..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

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

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..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...Travis County can no longer, thankfully, claim to be the..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Burn Ban in Travis County

Dangerous conditions prompt commissioners to outlaw burning.

"...As enacted today by the Commissioners Court, there is currently a burn ban in Travis County...."

June 23, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Prosecutor to Fill County Court of Law Judicial Seat

County Commissioners selected Dimple Malhotra by a 4-0 vote

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Early Returns for Commissioners Court

Incumbents safe so far

"...Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe, Precinct 2 Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt..."

Nov. 2, 2010 News Post by Amy Smith

Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month

Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court

"...In Travis County, the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5..."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

County Pushes Public Defender Plan Forward

Commissioners Court votes to proceed with indigent defense office – but not everybody's happy about it

"...On Tuesday, May 7, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to approve a working..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

County Names Its First Chief Public Defender

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

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

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

County Commissioner: A Question of Viability

Newly minted Green Party co-chair aims to shake up Commissioners Court

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 race is, on the..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

County Adds Two Names for Open Judicial Seat

Four finalists will interview for the vacant County Court of Law No. 4

"...just two of the 13 applicants for the open County Court at Law No. 4 judicial seat, the Travis..."

Oct. 2, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings

Commissioners say both are top priorities

"...After a years-long ideation process, plans are finally firming..."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Commissioners Vote to Fund D.A.'s Public Integrity Unit

State funds for PIU previously vetoed by Perry

"...Travis County Commissioners this afternoon voted 4-1 to have the..."

Aug. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

City, County Clash Over Future Hotel Tax

The city’s “Palm District” vs. the county’s Expo Center

"...On Monday, Aug. 19, Travis County Commissioners Court is expected to add an item..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Euphoria Files Suit Against County

Euphoria claims county restrictions on fest hinders business

"...Euphoria Music & Camping Festival filed a lawsuit against Travis County late last week, alleging that the county does..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...justice and advocacy organizations are calling on city and county leaders to step up and help those most marginalized..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

County Court Tightens Up Mass Gatherings

Stricter regulations hit Travis County’s outdoor music events

"...The County Commissioners Court voted in support of new statutes to..."

Aug. 11, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...In the races for Travis County Commissioners Court Precincts 2 and 4, two strong..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Despite Concern, Commissioners Proceed With Two Finalists for County Judge

Advocates hope the next CC4 judge understands the intersections of sexual assault and family violence

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, voted to..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Hays County Moves to Bridge the SH 45 Gap Amid Political Firestorm

Mind the gap

"...it. Since the 1980s, the city of Austin and Travis County have used their clout to keep the SH..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules

Interim county development rules leave everyone dissatisfied

"...the hearts of developers as it oozed toward the Travis Co. Commissioners' Court. It was … the Travis County..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Another Fentanyl Overdose Surge Overwhelms the County

Harm reduction advocates urge access to fentanyl testing strips

"...times more potent than heroin, public officials briefed the Travis County Commissioners Court in a work session. Chief Medical..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Sarah Eckhardt's State of the County Address Features Brags and Worries

The state of Travis County is strong, but challenges remain

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt began her "State of the..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

County to Restore In-Person Jail Visits

Commissioners passed a $707,000 measure to bring in-person visitation back to the county jails

"...of the budget, but it will be back in county: On Tuesday, commissioners voted to approve a measure that..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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