Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...morning that he would seek a second term as Travis County District Attorney, the top criminal prosecutor in the..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Revisits Creating Public Defenders’ Office

Legal panel ponders questions pondered many times before

"...Monday night’s “conversation” about the possibility of creating a Travis County Public Defenders’ Office, the myriad stakeholders still want..."

April 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Travis County D.A. Kicks Off Reelection Bid

Margaret Moore says Travis County can be both “safe and progressive”

"...23 at Speakeasy, telling an enthusiastic crowd thick with courthouse regulars that Travis County can be both "safe and..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...Johnson knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County Jail and to feel the world spinning as..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Everybody supports "criminal justice reform." Advocates across the entire political spectrum trumpet..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

ICE Continues Its Raids in Travis County

“Callous disregard for the climate of fear” in immigrant communities

"...and among the 28 of those who had no criminal records. In its wake, the local undocumented community grappled..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...The March 3 primaries in Travis County and throughout Texas did not deliver too many..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...races of their careers, but that may change once Travis, Harris and Bexar counties are all fully counted overnight...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...Kercher – now seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court – tried to circumvent state..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Your Choices on the Travis County Judicial Ballot

Breaking down the local races for district courts

"...belongs to the Hispanic Bar Association. 167th District Court (Criminal)..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Sarah Eckhardt's State of the County Address Features Brags and Worries

The state of Travis County is strong, but challenges remain

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt began her "State of the..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Delia Garza "Seriously Considering" Run for County Attorney

Supporters launch "Progressive Justice Now" draft campaign

"...want Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza to run for Travis County Attorney. So much so, in fact, that Garza’s..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Criminal Justice Advocates and Officials at Odds Over Pandemic Precautions

Campaigning by another name

"...law enforcement front – still in campaign season – criminal justice reform advocates and public officials have gotten crossways...."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...justice and advocacy organizations are calling on city and county leaders to step up and help those most marginalized..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

County's Parsimonious Budget Plans Ockham's Razor

The New County Order

"...The big news at the Stokes Building is the county's extensive reorganization, approved in June and set to take..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Williamson County Residents Organize to Remove Confederate Monument

Meanwhile the Texas Legislature tries to block monument removals

"...Towering over the southern entrance of the Williamson County Courthouse, on the Georgetown Square, is a 60-foot monolith..."

May 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race

As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination

"...On Tuesday, beneath the towering monolith of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, newly retired County Court-at-Law Judge Mike Denton..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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

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

National Media Flock to Yoga Teacher “Love Triangle” Murder Trial in Austin

Prosecution says GPS places Kaitlin Armstrong at scene

"...unfolded over the past nine days at the Thurman-Blackwell Courthouse, a scrum of TV reporters congealed outside a different..."

Nov. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

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

Top 10 Local Stories

"...task force at the time – meaning no state criminal accountability. (See "Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories," Jan. 1.)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature 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

José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney

Travis County residents have a D.A. decision

"...Moore in 2020 was a landmark moment for the criminal justice reform movement in Austin. Now, he faces a..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

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