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Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon
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 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
Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing
First Assistant D.A. accused of “possible defamation”
"...Mindy Montford, the First Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County D.A. office, has been..."
March 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff
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 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
Workers Defense Project Director Opens District Attorney Campaign
José Garza to challenge Margaret Moore
"...formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Travis County District Attorney...."
June 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King
Another Survivor Comes Forward Against Travis County D.A.
Change.org petition calls for the removal of Margaret Moore
"...an alleged sexual assault has come forward to accuse Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore of failing to hold..."
Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff
Sexual Assault Survivor Files Temporary Restraining Order Request Against Travis County D.A.
Filing seeks to stop Moore, Montford from discussing survivor’s rape
"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore and her First Assistant..."
Nov. 8, 2019 News Post 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
"...Ask Travis County Democratic primary candidates and voters what they mean..."
Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King
José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney
Travis County residents have a D.A. decision
"...José Garza’s defeat of District Attorney Margaret Moore in 2020 was a landmark moment..."
Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature 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
Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly
So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history
"...primary draws to a close, a sizable number of Travis County Republicans have made the unusual decision to vote..."
March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
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
Former Travis County D.A. Ronnie Earle Dies
“District Eternity” Earle, 78, passes on
"...After a long illness, legendary former Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle died Sunday. Earle had..."
April 6, 2020 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
Travis County D.A. Kicks Off Reelection Bid
Margaret Moore says Travis County can be both “safe and progressive”
"...District Attorney Margaret Moore kicked off her 2020 reelection campaign..."
May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
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
José Garza Wins Democratic Primary in Contentious District Attorney Race
Garza got two thirds of the vote
"...The Democratic primary election for Travis County district attorney has been contentious, but incumbent José..."
March 6, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson
Travis County D.A. Moore and Her First Assistant Hire Top-Tier Help
Infamous defense attorney will represent the defendants in rape survivor's defamation suit
"...Houston powerhouse attorney Russell "Rusty" Hardin Jr. of Rusty Hardin & Associates..."
Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court
A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?
"...Kercher – now seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court – tried to circumvent state..."
June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
UPDATED: Travis County Allows First Texas Gay Marriage
Travis County clerk issues marriage license to gay couple this morning
"...UPDATED: Conservative Attorney General Ken Paxton swiftly filed and was granted a..."
Feb. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma
Travis County Judge Blocks Abbott’s Order Limiting Ballot Delivery Sites
Texas AG Ken Paxton has appealed decision to Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals
"...A Travis County judge has blocked Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation limiting..."
Oct. 15, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan
Lawmakers Ask District Attorney to Free Rosa Jimenez
Texas Attorney General's Office urges she remain incarcerated despite poor health
"...3, five Austin state representatives sent a letter to Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore appealing to her sense..."
Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
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
Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race
Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race
"...coffee. Martinson jumped into electoral politics to run against Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, she says, to stand..."
Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
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
Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County
Tracking the local races
"...races of their careers, but that may change once Travis, Harris and Bexar counties are all fully counted overnight...."
Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff
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
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...."
