A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...chance to flip the lone GOP-held seat on the Travis County Commissioners Court, as Precinct 3 incumbent Gerald Daugherty..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Commissioners Court: New and Old

Jeff Travillion, Gerald Daugherty cruise to Tuesday victories

"...There will be both change and continuity on the Travis County Commissioners Court. In Precinct 1, retiring Commissioner Ron..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Guns Return to Travis County Agenda {UPDATE}

Saxet contract "left pending" once again

"...encourage background checks by private sellers at future shows, Travis County Commissioners Court took no action today to extend..."

Jan. 21, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Prosecutor to Fill County Court of Law Judicial Seat

County Commissioners selected Dimple Malhotra by a 4-0 vote

"...Dimple Malhotra, chief prosecutor of the Travis County District Attorney's Family Violence Unit, has been selected..."

Oct. 8, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress

Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage

"...Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved Tesla’s $750,000 community investment plan,..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Face-to-Face Visitation Returns to Travis County

Change currently affects certain inmates in Del Valle

"...In-person visits returned to the Travis County Correctional Complex on Tuesday, marking the first time..."

April 20, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Guns Hang Fire at Travis County

Motions to amend or approve contract both fail, "left pending"

"...Just after noon today, Travis County Commissioners Court could not agree on what to..."

Jan. 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Travis County 'Death Spiral'

Facing a personnel dilemma, the commissioners respond: Fire everybody!

"...When the Travis County commissioners narrowly voted Sept. 1 to terminate two..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Travis County Leaders Give Themselves Raises

Salary move comes amid fears of shrinking budgets

"...As they did last year, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt and three county commissioners voted..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County Will Open Drive-Through Ballot Drop-Offs Beginning Oct. 1

Travis County voters will be able to hand-deliver their mail ballots at three Central Austin locations

"...Beginning Oct. 1, Travis County voters will be able to hand-deliver their mail..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Travis County Catches a Judicial Break

Feds transfer vacant courthouse to county for probate court

"...just happened to match the pressing needs of the Travis County justice system. This morning, the transfer was completed...."

Dec. 29, 2016 News Post by Michael King

New Courthouse for Travis County?

Commissioners to discuss possible downtown land purchase

"...Travis County Commissioners will reportedly discuss in executive session tomorrow..."

Dec. 13, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race

Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election

"...In an expected yet still emotional farewell, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt stepped down from the seat..."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Rick Cofer Withdraws From Race for Travis County Democratic Chair

Frontrunner's exit clouds what looked like one-horse race

"...declared candidate to become the next chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, is withdrawing from the race...."

Oct. 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"...On May 9, Travis County took its next step toward what may be..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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

CSI: Travis County

Why Is the Medical Examiner's Office so screwed up?

"...Dr. Roberto Bayardo, chief pathologist and administrator of the Travis Co. Medical Examiner's Office, is the correct cause –..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...sits in the basement of the Downtown jail. There, Travis County Sheriff's Office staff – often working on a..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

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

"...Ask Travis County Democratic primary candidates and voters what they mean..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County ME: Who's on First?

Lots of finger-pointing over who's to blame

"...When pressed, Travis Co. Medical Examiner Dr. Roberto Bayardo concedes that, perhaps,..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...Nearly two years after Travis County officials suspended a program that offered legal representation..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024

Getting people in crisis out of jail is "a long time coming"

"...next year, there will finally be some movement on Travis County's plan to build a diversion center to redirect..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

From Austin to Travis County -- With $$$$$$

Travis County's upcoming bond election asks mostly urban voters to fund suburban sprawl.

"...importantly, the Prop. 2 preservation land acquisition). This year's county bond election could turn out to be a milder,..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Travis County Allows Mystery (Samsung?) Project to Seek Tax Incentives

Say yes to the ... Silicon Silver?

"...Last week the Travis County Commis­sioners Court voted to authorize an economic incentive..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Travis County

Same song, with slight variation of lyrics

"...Crafting a county budget in tough times is a long, difficult, and..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

County Commissioners Tout Successes, Face Challengers

The 2022 primaries are months away, but these Travis County commissioners are already drawing competition in their reelection bids

"...may force a delay – the downballot races for Travis County commissioner have already heated up. Two incumbent Democrats..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt's Long Goodbye

State Senate race to succeed Watson complicated by pandemic and controversy

"...On March 10, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt announced she would step down..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

$291 Million Plan to Provide Health Care for Travis County Residents

Central Health's budget to serve nearly 200,000 residents

"...for, in various ways, health care for nearly 200,000 Travis County residents. That's backed by a small wedge –..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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