COVID-19 Finally Arrives at Travis County Jail
Outbreak is "small," but inmates and advocates are angry
"...The Travis County jail is four weeks into a COVID-19 outbreak..."
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Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Travis County Jail Population Continues to Drop
COVID-19 accelerates the trend, despite Abbott’s pushback
"...Last month, Travis County criminal justice officials felt fairly successful in their..."
April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King
Support for Arrested Protesters at Travis County Jail
"...Protesters gather outside the Travis County jail on Saturday, July 18, to provide support..."
July 20, 2020 Photo Gallery
New Program Aims to Boost Voter Registration at Travis County Jail
Are county inmates aware that they’re eligible to vote?
"...The majority of the roughly 2,500 inmates in Travis County are eligible to vote, but many aren't aware..."
Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Travis County Jail Population Continues to Drop
COVID-19 accelerates the trend, despite Abbott’s pushback
April 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King
For Now, County Jail Succeeds in Keeping Out COVID-19
Law enforcement, advocates agree on need to reduce jail population
"...COVID-19 as of yet among inmates in either the Travis County Jail in Downtown Austin or the Travis County..."
March 20, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Christian Versus Travis County
GOPer targets ed finance bill to move Public Integrity Unit
"...get the Public Integrity Unit transferred out of the Travis County Attorney's office over to the Attorney General?..."
June 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker
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 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
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
Travis County D.A. Kicks Off Reelection Bid
Margaret Moore says Travis County can be both “safe and progressive”
"...telling an enthusiastic crowd thick with courthouse regulars that Travis County can be both "safe and progressive," and that..."
May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
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 Sheriff Won't Play Nice With ICE
TCSO on new "policy on cooperation" with federal immigration agency
"...Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez published her long-awaited policy concerning..."
Jan. 20, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger
Pair of Deaths at the County Jail
TCSO believes both men died "of natural causes"
"...The Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Medical Examiner, and the Texas Rangers..."
April 2, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez
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 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
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
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
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
County Jail: Not So Bad
"...violating rules imposed by the regulatory Texas Commission on Jail Standards, Travis County's jail system is finally in compliance...."
Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple
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
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
Travis Co. Jail Immigration Fracas Hits Commissioners Court
County officials claim they never dreamed jail arrangement with feds would cause such a fuss
"...Travis County Commissioners Court convened long past quitting time Tuesday..."
Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland
Travis County Holding Steady ... for Now
County braces for bigger economic challenges in 2010
"...Travis County budget officers on Monday rolled out a bare-bones,..."
July 31, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith
Commissioners to Discuss Racial Disparities in County Jail
Thursday work session on heels on Grassroots Leadership's report
"...County Commissioners will hold a work session July 27 to..."
July 21, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount
Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir
"...The three Democratic primary races for Travis County offices featured impressive candidates and emotional narratives, as..."
March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
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
Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County
Options and deadlines for those not going to the polls
"...mail, you must first apply for a ballot. The Travis Co. Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots..."
Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature
Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.
UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases
"...Last October, Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore offered a plea deal..."
Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2: Toll Roads, Taxes, TYC
With minor opposition, Eckhardt is setting priorities for next term
"...on to claim the Precinct 2 seat on the Travis County Commissioners Court...."
