Dark Clouds Over Travis County Expo Center?

County and city at an impasse over hotel occupancy tax monies

"...of good feelings following the November election triumph of Travis County Proposition A – authorizing a 2-cent county hotel..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

81st Annual Rodeo Austin at Travis County Expo Center

"...Rodeo Austin, which runs through March 30 at the Travis County Expo Center..."

March 26, 2019 Photo Gallery

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 Republican Chairman Morrow to Protest Trump

Morrow plans to carry "Trump is a child rapist" sign

"...Travis County Republican Chairman Robert Morrow plans to protest Donald..."

Aug. 22, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

County Revives Proposal for Palm School / Expo Center Land Swap

County Judge’s latest offer to city manager expires Dec. 16

"...Now that Austin and Travis County voters have expressed their wishes, it's time for..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin & Travis County 2019 Election Results

FINAL: Both city props fail; Expo Center wins

"...of early and mail-in voting Friday, Nov. 1, 48,415 Travis Countians – a whopping 6.02% of registered voters –..."

Nov. 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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 & City of Austin Election 2019: Final Results

City propositions go down; Expo Center wins voters’ hearts

"...– the effort to thwart the city's desired Convention Center expansion and reallocate Austin's hotel occupancy tax revenue –..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Shot Dead Monday Morning

Craig Hutchinson shot and killed in his Round Rock backyard

"...The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is reeling this morning as it..."

July 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

City Offers $10 Million to County for Palm School

Funds to purchase historic landmark to come from hotel tax

"...an election later, the city has finally responded to Travis County's offer to sell the historic Palm School property..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Palm School: A Battle Between City, County, Advocates, and Rodeo Austin

County Judge Eckhardt goes big, community stands firm

"...Austin's Downtown drama isn't just unfolding at the Convention Center; next door, Palm School is the stage for a..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How and Why the City and County Chose to Cancel SXSW

Striking precarious, if unachievable, balance between protecting public health and avoiding economic calamity

"...noon on Friday, March 6, Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt knew that South by Southwest..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis Co. Early Voting

June 2-10

"...any early-voting location, as long as it's in the county in which they are registered. On election day, voters..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

Travis Co. Early Voting

Through June 10

"...any early-voting location, as long as it's in the county in which they are registered. On election day, voters..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: Mutton Bustin' at Rodeo Austin

Travis County Expo Center, Saturday, March 12, 2011

"...make some memories. Take a trip out to the Travis County Expo Center this Saturday for Rodeo Austin. Get..."

March 11, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Ice Bats vs. Laredo Bucks

Travis County Expo Center, Friday, December 5, 2003

"...the Ice Bats defend their slab out at the Travis County Expo Center, aka “The Bat Cave.” If you..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Pet-a-Palooza

Travis County Expo Center, Saturday, August 30, 2003

"...put in some time at Pet-a-Palooza out at the Travis County Expo Center. Yes the name is an abomination,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

ROT Rally On! Heat Wave Saved!

Travis County agrees to let biker, car events use the Expo Center

"...Texas Heat Wave car show will return to the Travis County Expo Center next summer, forcing the Travis Central..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Playback: Jump on It

Eastside hip-hop summer series moves to the Expo Center; plus, musical robots with personality disorders and more music news

"...the largest and most visible setting it's ever inhabited: Travis County Expo Center. Jump on It kicks off Wednesday,..."

June 15, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Lil Wayne returns to the Travis County Expo Center

"...all the reassurance afforded the restless throng at the Travis County Expo Center in July of 2008. Hours later..."

Jan. 6, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Austin Requires Masks in All Public Schools, Including Colleges

Local orders push back against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates

"...Earlier this week Austin and Travis County ordered that face masks are required at all..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Reenters Stage 4 of COVID-19 Precautions

Fully vaccinated residents should mask up, urge health officials

"...Today, July 23, Austin Public Health announced Austin and Travis County have reentered Stage 4 of the local COVID-19..."

July 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

At Threshold of Stage Five COVID Precautions, ICU Bed Capacity Is Critically Low

Health Authority Desmar Walkes: "We are running out of time"

"...a dire message to the people of Austin and Travis County: We must all act now in the interest..."

July 30, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

From Baby Beef to Beyond

Rodeo Austin mooooves into the history books with its own history book.

"...To commemorate their place in the pantheon of Texas state/county fair culture, the group has released a book. Here's..."

April 19, 2012 Books Post by Kate X Messer

Animal Extravaganza

Pet Expo comes to Austin this weekend

"...this is your weekend. That's right the Austin Pet Expo is coming to town Saturday from 10am to 6p..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rodeo Austin: Everything You Need to Know

Aaron Watson, Flo Rida, Carly Pearce, and more to boot (scoot)

"...head to the fairgrounds: Rodeo Austin returns to the Travis County Expo Center this Friday, March 10, and runs..."

March 8, 2023 Events Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Rodeo Austin: Your Guide to All the Bands, Barrel Racing, and Buckin' Broncs

Ludacris, Young the Giant, and mutton bustin’ top the bill

"...March 10, and runs until March 24 at the Travis County Expo Center...."

March 10, 2018 Events Post by Savannah Opre

Hot Dog Dreams & Frankfurter Wishes

Oh I wish I were a Hotdogger for a year!

"...Star of Texas Rodeo. They'll be out at the Travis County Expo Center through the weekend. And let me..."

March 9, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Ice Bats Swoop Into New Bat Cave as 2006-07 Season Looms

"...some improvements to the barn commonly known as the Travis County Expo Center, and it had a certain charm,..."

Oct. 10, 2006 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

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