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

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

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...As polls for the March 1 joint primary election close at 7pm, we’ll be watching the returns..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

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

"...Just after 11pm on the night of this year's primary election, Dyana Limon-Mercado announced to a crowd of advisers..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

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

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

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

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 Commissioners Court: New and Old

Jeff Travillion, Gerald Daugherty cruise to Tuesday victories

"...There will be both change and continuity on the Travis County Commissioners Court. In Precinct 1, retiring Commissioner Ron..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Erin Martinson’s Entry Heats Up D.A. Primary Race

Lawyer, victim advocate to challenge incumbent Margaret Moore

"...this week that she is entering the 2020 Democratic primary race for Travis County District Attorney, joining José Garza..."

July 10, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors

D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice

"...The Travis County District Attorney’s Office, led by José Garza, has..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Delia Garza "Seriously Considering" Run for County Attorney

Supporters launch "Progressive Justice Now" draft campaign

"...want Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza to run for Travis County Attorney. So much so, in fact, that Garza’s..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

County Court Tightens Up Mass Gatherings

Stricter regulations hit Travis County’s outdoor music events

"...The County Commissioners Court voted in support of new statutes to..."

Aug. 11, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...2022 midterm elections cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary. Follow the Austin Chronicle's live election coverage night here,..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

District Court Candidates Announce Dem Primary Candidacies

Here come the judges …

"...doesn’t reflect a prospective judicial candidate. With the Democratic primary a mere eight months away (March 3, 2020) and..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

A Numbers Game in County Court at Law No. 4

Jeffers campaign promotes inaccurate caseload stats to Chronicle

"...A central issue in the County Court at Law No. 4 judicial campaign is the..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Williamson County Residents Organize to Remove Confederate Monument

Meanwhile the Texas Legislature tries to block monument removals

"...Towering over the southern entrance of the Williamson County Courthouse, on the Georgetown Square, is a 60-foot monolith..."

May 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Find a condensed version of these endorsements and all..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...So many questions, as Travis County voters flock to more than 150 vote centers..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

County Commissioners Tout Successes, Face Challengers

The 2022 primaries are months away, but these Travis County commissioners are already drawing competition in their reelection bids

"...may force a delay – the downballot races for Travis County commissioner have already heated up. Two incumbent Democrats..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

March 1 Joint Primary Election

Early Voting: Feb. 16-26; Election Day: Tuesday, March 1

"...may vote at any early voting location in the county in which you are registered...."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Texas House: The Travis Delegation

Can Ana Jordan put a Democrat back in the HD 47 seat?

"...There's only one Republican state representative in Travis County, and that's Paul Workman. That's not a reflection..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

County Dems: Vincent Harding Out, Rick Cofer In?

Election set for March 6 to fill Harding’s seat

"...Travis County Democratic Party Chair Vincent Harding will not run..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

May 24 Primary Run-Off Elections

Early Voting May 16-20

"...You may vote at any precinct polling place in Travis County...."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...night? Will Texas inch a little closer to turning Travis-County-blue? Will D6 voters show CM Don Zimmerman the door?..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...Start your fundraising: Filing for the March 1, 2016, primaries closed on Dec. 14. A week ago, it..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

How to Jail the Poor

Travis County tries to fix its Driving While License Invalid issue

"...Two years ago in Travis County, 3,266 people got booked into the county's criminal..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Getting to Know Robert Morrow

Newly elected GOP county chair causing a Republican revolt

"...note a Tuesday, March 8, resolution passed by the Travis County Republican Party Executive Committee...."

March 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dawnna Dukes' Charges Dropped

13 felonies gone, two misdemeanors resolved

"...is probably breathing a bit easier on Tuesday after Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore announced that she will..."

Oct. 24, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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