Pain and Suffering for Hospital District

City, county spar about money and power over new health care system

"...broke loose last week over funding for the new Travis Co. hospital district, the multimillion dollar clash between the..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

TPJ Campaign Complaint Leads Back to WilCo

Texans for Public Justice says Chief Justice Kenneth Law has engaged in illegal fundraising practices – but that's not all

"...in penalties. TPJ's criminal complaint, now under review by Travis Co. Attor­ney David Escamilla, alleges Law did not renew..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Day Trips

"...County jails on the Texas frontier were often ornate on..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...are our endorsements in all contested races on the Travis Co. ballot, as well as selected races elsewhere in..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

WilCo Constable Lawsuit: Crying wolf ... and mayhem

Courthouse dogs bark that Constable Gary Griffin may have broken law by including mental-health-call-related 911 logs as evidence in his civil case against county

"...Williamson County's courthouse dogs are at it again. This time, they're..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Who Does What

"...Council members (currently Daryl Slusher and Danny Thomas), one Travis Co. commissioner (Margaret Gómez), reps from smaller cities in..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

News Top 10s

"...dreams: After defeating appointed incumbent Margaret Moore for the Travis Co. Commissioner Pct. 3 seat, Republican Gerald Daugherty triumphantly..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."I hope they realize it's a volunteer job." – Travis Co. Judge Sam Biscoe, after more than 50 people..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Prison Progress?

"...On Friday, Travis Co. Sheriff Margo Frasier appeared before the Texas Commission..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News shorts

"...Open Meetings Act deadline and submitted to the Williamson County Sun after its deadline for printing a Saturday notice...."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...its three preferred sites for a new Austin federal courthouse. One would displace the Austin Children's Museum; another would..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In Memoriam

The Austin State Hospital Cemetery is the long final home for thousands

"...name and the fact that he came from Dallas County are listed in a separate death log.Giving Something Back..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Sidewalk Fail!

"...Twitter: "Ramp to gravel to dilapidated stone stairs by @TravisCountyTX Courthouse. @AustinChronicle #sidewalkfail."..."

Aug. 28, 2014 Photo Gallery

Naked City

Three high-profile contenders for an open seat on the Travis Co. bench

"...between three top Democratic contenders: Gisela Triana, an ambitious county court-at-law judge; John Hathaway, a longtime associate judge, and..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The courthouse news wasn't much better for City Hall on the..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

One county court judicial race promises to be interesting, with Community Court Judge Elisabeth Earle taking on Municipal Court Judge Evelyn McKee.

"...will square off March 12 in the race for County Court at Law No. 7. Incumbent Judge Brenda Kennedy..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...• Trash talk overwhelmed the Travis Co. Commis­sioners Court agenda Tuesday as opponents of a..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

In Central Texas, the "progressive" agenda can trump the GOP "majority."

"...their respective redistrictors who wanted House Dist. 48 and Travis Co. Pct. 3 to be Republican redoubts. It's hard..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Lives Up to Its Title

Stephen Harrigan chronicles the Lone Star State’s last 500 years

"...workers. Here's Old Rip, celebrated "horny toad" of Eastland County, who allegedly survived 30 years bricked up in its..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On the Lege

Texas and Sudan: In or Out?

"...Austin-centric fight at the Legislature. This year, it's the Travis Co. commissioners who will be the culprits, as they..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

News Top 10s

Top 10 News Stories

"...roads, roads: After the end-of-2001 passage of a huge county road bond package, transportation remained high on the local..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks

Mixed Up Signals

"...year, when LCRA is not releasing water from Lake Travis to downstream rice farmers, Barton Springs provides a significant..."

April 24, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Shaw, a Republican candidate for Precinct 2 on the Travis Co. Commissioners Court, this week made official his intention..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Feature

Day Trips

"...barbecue stands, then take a walk around the historic courthouse square or at the park west of town on..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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