Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...opponent is Jerry Zimmerer, first elected to the Harris County 14th Court of Appeals in 2018 after a career..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines

"...March 2. You can vote at any number of Travis County voting sites (including some mobiles), and there is..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature

Then There's This: Ousting the Auditor

Susan Spataro's abrupt dismissal draws scorn and stirs speculation

"...Travis County Auditor Susan Spataro has until the end of..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Race to the Judicial Starting Line

Judicial candidates emerge with the primary six months away

"...to fill the seat of at least one retiring Travis County felony court judge has already begun in earnest...."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Boo! Alcatravis Is Back

Many a surprise lurks this time of year within the walls of old Travis Co. jail

"...For about 50 years, the old Travis County jail, on the fifth and sixth floors of..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Early Voting: Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 5

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary – March 9, 2004

"...For other voting information, including early voting sites: Travis County Clerk's Office (238-VOTE), or the county Web site:..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

Early Voting: Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 5

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary - March 9, 2004

"...For other voting information, including early voting sites: Travis County Clerk's Office (238-VOTE), or the county Web site:..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature

The Next Redistricting Target: Ronnie Earle?

Tom Craddick hatches a plan to redraw the lines for Texas' elected prosecutors

"...300-odd felony and misdemeanor elected prosecutors -- district attorneys, county attorneys, and the like -- as part of a..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

"New" evidence may exonerate Lacresha Murray.

"...Travis Co. District Attorney Ronnie Earle heads into an election..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Murder in the Suburbs

Good Luck Penny

"...wedding ring, diamond necklace, and tennis bracelet. photograph courtesy Travis County District Court..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Day Trips

"...Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis is a park in danger of being loved to..."

May 9, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...Restoration of the historic Mason County Courthouse building is nearing completion. Built in 1909, the..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...How many local judicial races will Travis County Democrats see on their primary ballot? Twenty in..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

Phil Gramm visits hostile territory : Travis County : to shill for Bush appointee Ernest Garcia, who's running against Darlene Byrne for 126th District Court.

"...candidate Ernest Garcia. Now why would Gramm visit not-so-friendly Travis County to headline a fundraiser for a down-ballot candidate..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...influence of DSA-aligned progressives surged in an increasingly deep-blue Travis County. Sloan would lose her race to the also..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Then There's This: The Return of Bruce Todd

Shock and awe over Biscoe's choice to fill commissioner's seat

"...Wednesday morning, Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe succinctly summed up the mixed..."

June 7, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...• Travis County aims to purchase a key Downtown block owned..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature

Recovery Projects

Help for defendants who are homeless, alcoholic, or mentally ill

"...Project Recovery, County Judge Nancy Hohengarten presiding, is designed for homeless, chronic..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...Voters elsewhere in Travis Co. will decide on an assortment of ballot questions...."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...service. And the bloodsucking bankers will drink the interest. Travis County Early Voting: Oct. 22-Nov. 2 Nov. 6 Joint..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...service. And the bloodsucking bankers will drink the interest. Travis County Early Voting: Oct. 22-Nov. 2 Nov. 6 Joint..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Courting the Vote

Four democrats are running for two judicial races.

"...is still the clear underdog in the race for County Court-at-Law No. 5. He's running in the Democratic primary..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Doggett: Keep Hope Alive

Lloyd Doggett on Trump, the future, and the responsibility of citizens

"...Michael King: When we spoke earlier, at the federal courthouse, you mentioned your concerns over the future under Trump,..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Nov. 3 Bond & Constitutional Amendment Election, Early Voting Locations

"...may vote at any early voting location in the county in which you are registered...."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature

Three Progressives Eye Biscoe's Seat

Former Sen. Barrientos, Commissioner Eckhardt, Dem Party Chair Andy Brown are top contenders

"...may run to replace the retiring Sam Biscoe as Travis County Judge...."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Innovative Justice: Lipscombe vs. Seelig

Both candidates push alternatives to incarceration

"...The six Travis County Criminal Courts at Law handle an enormous number..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: And the Winner Is ...

What we think about when we think about endorsing

"...in practice, in the People's Mostly Democratic Republic of Travis County, we are largely confined to the Democratic races,..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...• The Travis Co. Democratic Party Convention (state Senate districts 14 and..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Bradley Files Again

Lawsuit-Happy Developer Sues His Own Lawyer

"...Doug Potter Gary Bradley spends more time at the courthouse than Lance Ito. While Bradley, the flamboyant developer of..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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