A ‘Pitched’ County Judge Race
Eckhardt Wins Democratic Primary
"...A long and brutal slugfest to attain the Travis County judge seat ended late Tuesday with Sarah Eckhardt..."
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March 5, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith
Travis Counting Complete; Bolton Wins
"...Here are the winners in contested races exclusive to Travis County, and the percentage of votes garnered by the..."
Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols
Ann Howard Kicks Off Commissioner Campaign
ECHO director hosts first event in Precinct 3
"...Community Homelessness Coalition, officially began her campaign for the Travis County Commissioners Court, Precinct 3...."
March 25, 2019 News Post by Michael King
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
Hays County Moves to Bridge the SH 45 Gap Amid Political Firestorm
Mind the gap
"...it. Since the 1980s, the city of Austin and Travis County have used their clout to keep the SH..."
Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Palm School: A Battle Between City, County, Advocates, and Rodeo Austin
County Judge Eckhardt goes big, community stands firm
"...the stage for a complex ballet involving the city, Travis County, local Latinx leaders, mental health providers, the Fairmont..."
July 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Former County Judge Rails Against Delia Garza
What is Bill Aleshire's problem with the county attorney candidate?
"...Aleshire is continuing to pursue his campaign against the Travis County attorney candidacy of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia..."
Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King
Pct. 1 Commissioner: On to Round Two
Front-runner Travillion faces Sampson in run-off
"...that Precinct 1, which he seeks to represent as Travis County Commissioner, has deficiencies – in affordable housing, in..."
March 4, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp
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
Euphoria Files Suit Against County
Euphoria claims county restrictions on fest hinders business
"...Euphoria Music & Camping Festival filed a lawsuit against Travis County late last week, alleging that the county does..."
Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Huber Whallops Gonzales in County Commish Precinct 3
Loser accuses party officials of dirty tricks
"...to opponent Karen Huber in the Democratic primary for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 3. Gonzales said Huber was recruited..."
March 5, 2008 News Post by Kimberly Reeves
'Chronicle' Endorses Huber for County Commish Pct. 3
This endorsement was accidentally left out of the print edition.
"...version of our Democratic Primary endorsements. Sorry about that. Travis County Commissioner, Pct. 3: Karen Huber When GOP incumbent..."
Feb. 14, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols
Travis Commissioner Pct. 3: Daugherty in Big Trouble
Huber has solid lead in early vote
"...Incumbent Republican Pct. 3 Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty appears to be in big..."
Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols
Todd Appointed Pct. 2 Commissioner
Judge Sam Biscoe appoints former mayor, registered lobbyist
"...On Monday afternoon, Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe announced his appointment of former..."
June 3, 2013 News Post by Michael King
White Rallies Travis [Video]
Footage from the Houston mayor's opening gubernatorial campaign volley in Austin
"...just about every elected official and Democratic activist in Travis County squeezed into the back room to hear his..."
Dec. 10, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Hays County Hell
Elgin Bank Victory May Mean Colonia-like Development
"...Hays County Comissioner Jefferson Barton says that when Travis County lost..."
June 27, 1997 News Feature by Bob Elder
How Green Grows My County?
'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands
"...twists and turns toward the southeast to the Bastrop County line. The Austin-Bastrop River Corridor Partnership and the Trust..."
Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Openly Taking Stance Against Commissioner
"...Dear Editor, The current commissioner's [Karen Sonleitner] letter to the editor on Dec. 16..."
Dec. 22, 2005 Postmarks
Taking Stock of Dollars in County Races
Money pours into judge race
"...the raft of candidates running for seats on the Travis County Commissioners Court. The new reports, covering the last..."
Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks
Travis Bonds: Roadways & Park Ways
Road and pedestrian proposals draw no opposition so far
"...general election. In a metaphor via the ballot box, Travis County's bond proposals sit buried beneath 10 epically dense..."
Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin
Thumbnails: Federal & County
"...sea of red: Rarely has that been truer for Travis County than in the wake of the 2014 statewide..."
Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Campaign Launched to Replace Nixed County Funds
With friends like Gov. Greg Abbott, who needs enemies?
"...pull $1.5 million in Criminal Justice Division grants from Travis County – political reprisal for Sheriff Sally Hernandez's refusal..."
Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Andy Brown Wins Democrats' Nod for County Judge
Precinct chairs grapple with equity and representation
"...Aug. 16, local Democratic precinct chairs selected lawyer, former Travis County Democratic Party chair, and Beto O'Rourke staffer Andy..."
Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race
As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination
"...monolith of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, newly retired County Court-at-Law Judge Mike Denton formally announced his candidacy for..."
Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races
What, you expected us to endorse a Republican in 2018?
"...surprise that the candidates we support for the partisan county, statewide, and federal races are left-leaning Democrats. The Texas..."
Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
County Candidates Vow to End S-Comm
Sheriff's deportation program becomes campaign issue
"...Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton isn't on this year's election..."
Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith
Sheriff's Unions Back Eckhardt for Precinct 2 Commissioner
Both unions are at odds with current Commissioner Sonleitner
"...5, the two unions representing 1,300-plus employees of the Travis Co. Sheriff's Office announced that they are throwing their..."
Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Dumped by County, BFI Takes Landfill Plan to TCEQ
County rejects BFI deal but isn't willing to fight landfill proposal at state level
"...Sunset Farms Landfill has sporadically soured the air at Travis Co. Commissioners Court for well over five years. Each..."
Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Then There's This: County Folds on Tax Fight
Commissioners kick can down the road by opting to study appraisal system
"...airing their grievances over rising residential tax bills, and Travis County officials hinting they may go to war over..."
June 13, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith
Commissioner Pct. 4: Leadership in a Left-Out Area
Can Susanna Woody dethrone Margaret Gómez?
"...difficult task an opponent faces in defeating Precinct 4 Commissioner Margaret Gómez, who has held the office for more..."
