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March 13, 1998 News Feature
José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney
Travis County residents have a D.A. decision
"...who started her career as a prosecutor under legendary Travis County D.A. Ronnie Earle before becoming a titan of..."
Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Election Results: Meat and Potatoes
Travis County, Austin ISD come up big on bond projects
"...tectonic political shifts in Virginia and New Jersey, but Travis County voters reaffirmed their progressive credentials on Tuesday night..."
Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Democratic Block Party Tonight
Mark Strama speaking at Travis Co. Dems' party tonight
"...part of their efforts to turn Texas blue, the Travis County Dems are hosting a party at their East..."
July 22, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Endorsements
Travis County Bond Election
"...large part, the answer is a resounding No! The Travis County ballot is disfigured not only by the trivial,..."
Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature
Running to the Middle
Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election
"...considers the state judicial and Legislature races. Next week: County races. See p.22 for more on the races for..."
Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature
Asked Again
Commissioners Court again considers a public defender's office
"...After years of starts and stops, Travis County will move forward once again on exploring the..."
Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland
Endorsements
No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.
"...large part, the answer is a resounding No! The Travis County ballot is disfigured not only by the trivial,..."
Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature
Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray
Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County
"...the virtual dais, and between City Hall and the county courthouse, Council at last week's meeting (April 9) agreed..."
April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
The People's Courts
Dems square off in three races
"...Travis County's five justices of the peace oversee, essentially, the..."
Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments in Sexual Assault Class Action
Yeakel to consider motions to dismiss before issuing scheduling order
"...after the holidays regarding the City of Austin’s and Travis County’s motions to dismiss the sexual assault class action..."
Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff
District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign
Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary
"...Congress Ave. Moore told an enthusiastic crowd thick with courthouse regulars that Travis County can be both “safe and..."
May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King
Run-Off Running Out of Steam
Final day of early voting in primaries
"...today in the May 27 primary run-offs, turnout in Travis County stands at a whopping 2.32%...."
May 23, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker
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
Prosecutor Times Four
The four D.A. candidates have their critics
"...candidates in the Democratic primary race to replace longtime Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle – not only as..."
Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Murder Trial for Austin Police Officer Begins Again
Jury selection begins Monday after May mistrial
"...One hundred Travis County residents have been summoned to the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal..."
Oct. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
79 UT Protesters’ Charges Dropped
County attorney says nonviolent charges aren’t a priority
"...At a press conference June 26, County Attorney Delia Garza announced that criminal trespass charges have..."
June 26, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
Bondology
How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.
"...into schools, roads, parks, parking lots, rail lines, and courthouses. But without voter approval, that investment never happens. With..."
Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Change Ain't Easy
County reluctant to rename courthouse
"...Barbara Hankins, chair of the Travis County Historical Commission, wrote a letter to County Judge..."
June 10, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith
News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges
"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."
"...and others continue their last-minute campaign against the proposed courthouse location; early voting this past weekend showed embarrassingly low..."
Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...know and love – the Trinity, which underlies Hays County. The knowing and the loving of said aquifer will..."
May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change
State and local races show the blue getting bluer
"...Dems, the big turnout numbers both statewide and in Travis County included a sizeable faction of left-leaning voters who..."
July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff
What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?
More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?
"...his 15 years practicing law, Ervin served as a Travis County assistant district attorney. One of his duties at..."
June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Punch-Bug Politics
Candidates weigh influence of partisanship
"...day, Tim Sulak, who is running for judge in Travis County's 353rd Civil District Court, was ready to make..."
Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Top 10 Local Stories
Terrorism strikes a little too close to home
"...sporting events caught everyone by surprise and left the county and city scrambling to respond...."
Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King
'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info
Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election
"...endorsements for the Nov. 8 state constitutional amendments and Travis County bond proposition elections, for which early voting runs..."
Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature
March 2 Joint Primary Elections
Voting information and locations
"...may vote at any early voting location in the county in which you are registered. On election day, voters..."
Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature
Point Austin: Cold as ICE
For Trump, ICE, and Abbott, tyranny and dishonesty go hand-in-hand
"...secret about recent Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raids in Travis County – that they were an intentional retribution for..."
March 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King
Divorce, Alamo Style
From a small north-side apartment – via toney Rob Roy, a Hays County ranch, and several sojourns in jail – Janet Kennedy keeps fighting a battle featuring all the latest in family bitterness
"...The case has traveled a circuitous path from Travis County, where Janet's then husband Bobby Joe Kennedy, an..."
Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
Naked City
After 25 years, Doyne Bailey still commands attention at the courthouse.
"...If business takes you to the Travis Co. Courthouse any time soon, and you see a..."
