Travis County District Judge Allows Austin’s Dine-in Limitations

Update: Texas Supreme Court blocks local dine-in orders

"...its decision last night (Jan. 1), just hours before Austin-Travis County limitation’s on dine-in food and beverage services were..."

Dec. 31, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Travis County District Attorney Announces New Head of Special Victims Unit

She has more than 20 years experience as a prosecutor

"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza has appointed a new..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Travis County District Attorney Moore and Her First Assistant Sued

Sexual assault survivor alleges the D.A.'s Office lied to undermine her

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, along with her first..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

Get out of jail free $10K

"...lot of things will go how you'd expect: An officer will bring you Downtown to Central Booking, a sort..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule

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

"...District Judge Lora Livingston has denied Texas Attorney General Ken..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...morning that he would seek a second term as Travis County District Attorney, the top criminal prosecutor in the..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County to Reject Marijuana Prosecutions

Officers can't legally determine what is weed and what is hemp

"...UPDATED: Travis County prosecutors will now reject Possession of Marijuana cases..."

July 3, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Travis County D.A. and Her First Assistant

The two are accused of attempting to silence a sexual assault survivor

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, along with her first..."

Sept. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Travis County’s Criminal Court Judges Skeptical of APD’s New Plan for Bail Hearings

Judges sent a letter to the city with their concerns

"...When Travis County’s criminal court judges caught wind of an experimental..."

Dec. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Revisits Creating Public Defenders’ Office

Legal panel ponders questions pondered many times before

"...Monday night’s “conversation” about the possibility of creating a Travis County Public Defenders’ Office, the myriad stakeholders still want..."

April 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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

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 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

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...originally 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

Travis County Tests Program to Provide Legal Defense at Bail Hearings

Stakeholders agree growing Counsel at First Appearance critical

"...in the prison stripes given to inmates of the Travis County jail...."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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 Celebrates Marriage Equality

Clerk issues 313 marriage licenses by close of business

"...told the Chronicle while awaiting her license at the Travis County Clerk’s office. “It’s nice to know that in..."

June 26, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Effectively Decriminalized in Travis County

Texas decriminalizes “hemp,” chaos ensues

"...small amounts of marijuana has been effectively decriminalized in Travis County and throughout much of Texas ... by accident...."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...District Attorney: Margaret Moore..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

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

Victory for Howard, Travis County

Neil concedes defeat in election challenge

"...The race to represent House District 48 is finally over. On March 18, Republican Dan..."

March 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Head of Travis County Juvenile Justice System to Step Down

Retirement follows diversity concerns

"...months of concern about equity and transparency in the county’s juvenile justice system, the boss of the system is..."

Oct. 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Travis County to Comply With All ICE Detainers After 5th Circuit Ruling

Panel nixes lower court block on immigrant detention rule

"...As a result, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office – which gained national attention for..."

Sept. 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County’s Public Defenders Win More Pay for Early-Career Attorneys

But without more funding, other pay disparities will persist

"...Sitting at a table beneath Travis County’s commissioners, Robert Saulter explained to the five elected..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...is not issuing endorsements in precinct chair races. Federal Offices President: Joe Biden United States Senator: Roland Gutierrez *..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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

'Chronicle' Endorsements, Travis County Early Voting

Democratic Primary Run-offs

"...Democratic contests that remain unsettled and are on the Travis Co. ballot (depending on your precinct) for the April..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

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

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