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Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election
Turnout was about 6% for the historic election
"...city also voted to disannex. At the same time, Travis County voters elected, for the first time, members of..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Suburbanites Vote to Leave City of Austin
Three communities are disannexing, and three will stay
"...the Barton Creek greenbelt will be governed locally by Travis County and a Limited District elected by people living..."

May 7, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Tests Program to Provide Legal Defense at Bail Hearings
Stakeholders agree growing Counsel at First Appearance critical
"...of the court – attorneys, a judge, clerk staff, sheriff’s deputies. A name is called, and a man enters..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Attorneys, Advocates, and Judges Worked to Review UT Protest Arrests
Inside the effort that led to dismissal of all 57 arrests
"...supply to attorneys who were en route to the Travis County Jail. Their goal: Get as many of the..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

UT’s War on Students
A peaceful protest spiraled when law enforcement showed up. Now the university has doubled down.
"...ties behind my back and walked me to a Travis County Sheriff’s Office van.”..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

57 People Arrested at Peaceful UT Protest, 46 Cases Declined So Far
Defenders say arrest warrants lack probable cause
"...University of Texas, April 24, a spokesperson for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. As of Thursday morning, charges..."

April 25, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Oversight Lawsuit on Hold in Appeals Court
A decision in the suit could prohibit secret police file
"...the suit, which was scheduled for April 9 in Travis County’s 201st District Court. Before that, back-and-forth motions filed..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?
Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County
"...in many states, they happen in courtrooms. But in Travis County, some are conducted via Zoom with cameras pointed..."

April 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings
Commissioners say both are top priorities
"...After a years-long ideation process, plans are finally firming..."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

ACLU Sues Demanding Attorneys Be Present at Initial Bail Hearings
Travis County blocks defenders; ACLU says that's unconstitutional
"...If you’re arrested in Travis County, you’ll soon find yourself before a judge. In..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

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

The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary
“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed
"...officers merely assisted in the operation. According to a Travis County Sheriff’s Office public information officer, the search was..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out
Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo
"...he had a “great call with Margaret.” That’s former Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, Mills told the Chronicle...."

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Lake Travis Being Book Banny: Lake Travis ISD officials are looking..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

City and County Approve One Year Extension for Central Booking Agreement
Virtual hearings could cost county later
"...The city of Austin and Travis County have shared custody of the Downtown Central Booking..."

Feb. 19, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events
A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more
"...is meant to promote public health across the entire Austin-Travis County community, so every vaccine is free (no insurance..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities
Can healing happen in jail?
"...Sheriff Sally Hernandez has not given up on her dream..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Travis County’s Criminal Court Judges Skeptical of APD’s New Plan for Bail Hearings
Judges sent a letter to the city with their concerns
"...When Travis County’s criminal court judges caught wind of an experimental..."

Dec. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes
Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races
"...Travis County remains a deeply blue county, so much of..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024
Getting people in crisis out of jail is "a long time coming"
"...next year, there will finally be some movement on Travis County's plan to build a diversion center to redirect..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Security Guard Nearly Killed in Machete Attack Urges Stronger Social Safety Net
Police union blames prosecutors
"...arguing that Bergin should've been in jail and that County Attorney Delia Garza was to blame...."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files
Records will not be released to the Chronicle
"...agencies, like the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, and hundreds of other agencies across..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History
Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable
"...for alleged criminal use-of-force cases in the future. In Travis County alone, nearly two dozen officers are under indictment..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Costa Rica for weeks, escaped custody briefly Wednesday, a Travis County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said. After a doctor's appointment,..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature

APD Reveals More of Its Plans for City-Run Bail Hearings
Behind-the-scenes plans coming into view
"...process that has been a city of Austin and Travis County collaboration for years – and now we know..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Has Been Quietly Planning for the City to Run Its Own Bail Hearings for Arrestees
Why? They say for efficiency’s sake
"...While city and county elected officials have been looking for ways early in..."

Sept. 28, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says
Come out, come out, wherever you are
"...at [the Texas Department of Public Safety], at the Travis County Sheriff's Office, and at hundreds of other Texas..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Why the Trial Over Mike Ramos' Killing Will Stay in Austin
Remember those fishy fliers?
"...now we know that it will take place in Travis County, where it happened...."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Judge Replacing Nick Chu in JP5 Will Handle Evictions, Bonds, Misdemeanors
He expects a seamless transition
"...5, running one of the busiest courts in the county. But that’s the mantle he’ll take on Oct. 1,..."

Sept. 20, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

News Orgs Sue Caldwell County Over Secret Criminal Proceedings
Bail-setting hearings ought to be public, they say
"...Mano Amiga and the Caldwell/Hays Examiner in suing Caldwell County (county seat: Lockhart) for refusing to allow members of..."

Aug. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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