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?

"...Margaret Chen Kercher – now seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court – tried to..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...The March 3 primaries in Travis County and throughout Texas did not deliver too many..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...very good... I'm prepared and ready to go" as TravisCo Comm Pct 1 #ACvotes— Amy Kamp (@amyleekramp) March 2,..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

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

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...and Austin and – though he’s never been a judge – he’s spent the last 15 years teaching judges..."

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

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

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 Judicial System Prepares for Enforcement (or Not) of SB 4

Judges are urged not to deport people

"...Adeola Ogunkeyede, Travis County’s chief public defender, is asking the county’s judges..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Your Choices on the Travis County Judicial Ballot

Breaking down the local races for district courts

"...David Wahlberg is seeking to continue on the bench..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Travis County

"...The most strongly contested Travis County campaign is likely to be the race for..."

Aug. 26, 2016 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

Coexisting With the Coyotes of Travis County

Austin’s wildlife management program goes countywide

"...ago, there was a coyote showdown of sorts in Travis County. After 13 years of using the controversial Texas..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan

Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election

"...look a lot like the election in Wisconsin," said Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir – "the great state of..."

May 8, 2020 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 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 D.A. Moore Pushes Back Against Firefighters' Claims

Says the job of her office is to "see that justice is done" for victims and the accused

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore has called the videos..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

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

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 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 Moves to Stop Jailing Austinites With Mental Illness

Leaders commit to 100-day deadline to overhaul mental health services

"...Countywide, those that have the power to mitigate a growing..."

June 7, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...Travis County can no longer, thankfully, claim to be the..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Travis County Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

Local voters make a statement in D.A. race and others

"...Election Day ballots, and ballots by mail. They reflect Travis County votes solely, and do not include returns from..."

July 15, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

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 Races

A big day for the Democrats locally, as usual

"...As expected, Democrats dominated Travis County elections Tuesday. In contested races, Margaret Moore bested..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

A Public Defender's Office in Travis County?

Commissioners to consider concept of split system

"...County commissioners are expected to continue deliberations on the feasibility..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Travis County Sues Opioid Industry

Manufacturers, distributors, marketers named in this week's suit

"...Travis County vs. Opioid Industry..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Travis County District Judge Orders Injunction Against Smokable Hemp Ban

Texas can't penalize retailers for selling smokable hemp until Feb. 1

"...trial on Feb. 1. The order, handed down by Travis County District Judge Lora Livingston on Sept. 18, found..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

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