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

County Construction: Brackenridge Hospital, Courthouse

Big plans for big buildings

"...Tuesday was a big day for buildings in Travis County. Commissioners approved a $450 million lease for two..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City, County Budgets Hold the (Bottom) Line

At both City Hall and the courthouse, it's all quiet on the fiscal front

"...forward in a sustainable environment." And over at the Travis Co. Courthouse, county financial honcho Christian Smith sounded a..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis Flats Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground

122 apartments soon to be available for low-income residents

"...Friday afternoon, May 31, Travis County leaders gathered at 1700 Guadalupe for the groundbreaking..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Travis Co. Early Voting

Through June 10

"...any early-voting location, as long as it's in the county in which they are registered. On election day, voters..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature

Travis Co. Early Voting

June 2-10

"...any early-voting location, as long as it's in the county in which they are registered. On election day, voters..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

Travis Co. Early Voting

March 4 Primaries (Early Voting through Feb. 29)

"...Travis County voters may vote at any early-voting location. On..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Starbucks County

"...Starbucks policy prohibiting free publications in its coffeehouse locations, Travis County Commissioners are now considering imposing a similar ban..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

The Naked Court Report: From the Gilded Halls of Williamson County

Disorder in the courthouse

"...Jan. 15, be-suited commissioners, seated in their newly restored courthouse, received a gentlewoman caller. Though dude duds and consummate..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

District Judges Take Another Step on Bail Reform

Felony judges direct Pre-Trial Services to review ability to pay

"...bail reform is on the current agenda at the Travis County Courthouse, the felony court district judges released a..."

Feb. 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Courting Change

Travis County needs a new civil and family courthouse – and a new way of doing business

"...attempts to turn the spread into its Downtown home. Travis County bought the block in late 2010, returning the..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Cost of Justice

Will voters want to pay for a new courthouse?

"...on the props later in the year. But for Travis County voters, a more substantive choice is likely to..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: A Community Obligation

A vote for the county courthouse is a vote for justice

"...3 election was straining to reach 3% of registered Travis County voters, the mythology is increasingly hard to sustain...."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Column by Michael King

'Tis the Filing Season

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

"...slack times for state candidates and campaign operatives in Travis County, with few contested primaries on tap. But a..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Defense Bar Faults Court-at-Law 4 on Backlog, Impartiality

Interim judge of family violence court responds to questions

"...1 letter to Dimple Malhotra (appointed interim judge for Travis County Court-at-Law No. 4 after Mike Denton stepped down..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

ICE Payback for Sheriff Sally Hernandez's Policy Confirmed

Immigration enforcement agency targeted Travis County

"...were, in fact, a targeted operation in retaliation for Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez's policies, confirming what many had..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Perry's Mug Shot

Governor arraigned on two felony charges: Twitter goes dewy-eyed

"...have waived his previously scheduled Friday arraignment at the Travis County courthouse...."

Aug. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Breaking: Jackson Shooter Arraigned

Former detective pleads not guilty; trial date is set

"...months of delays, former detective Charles Kleinert appeared in Travis County court today to enter a formal plea of..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

The Sky's the Limit

County buys AMOA block for a new "hundred-year" courthouse

"...Building a new courthouse, says Travis County Judge John Dietz, is "really kind..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...Friday mornings are always busy in Travis County's 299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State and Local Elections

No new taxes!

"...Travis County prides itself on being not like the rest..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...attorney her husband had contacted gave her information about Travis County's drug court program. "He kept saying, 'This is..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...buy me a Lexus and drive down to the courthouse every day and not worry about all of these..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

News Roundup: On the Other Hand ...

Judges, sheriffs, and council members try to overturn old decisions

"...force by police; after announcing that he would not, Travis County's sheriff reconsiders running for a fourth term; a..."

Sept. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It's a new day in court for Austin's top law enforcement office

"...Travis County District Attorney-elect José Garza announced today that Trudy..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Rising to the Defense

Travis County tries to level the courtroom playing field with a public defender's office

"...Travis County commissioners spent much of Tuesday afternoon contemplating a..."

May 10, 2019 News Column by Michael King

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...essentially a jail for children who commit crimes in Travis County. It sits on several acres drawn back from..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

No Need for Election Detox

County Judge primary campaign begins to bubble

"...simmering for some weeks, and before too long, the Travis County races will take center stage...."

Nov. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Grand Old Mess

Can Travis County Republicans Ever Get It Together?

"...Has anyone checked in on the Travis County Republican Party lately? What a mess. You know..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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