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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Courting the Vote

Three Vie for County Court at Law No.6

"...Jade Meeker..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...support Lupe Valdez over Andrew White. The former Dallas County sheriff is the first Latina and openly queer woman..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Crossing That Bridge

Council approves a separate bike and pedestrian bridge over Town Lake near the existing Lamar Street Bridge, and hears neighborhood concerns about moving central booking to the new criminal justice center downtown.

"...booking facility from Seventh Street and I-35 to the county's troubled new Criminal Justice Center near Ninth and Lavaca?..."

April 21, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Point Austin: Lehmberg's Scarlet Letter

County Attorney Escamilla has disgraced his office

"...trial this week. After two days of watching the Travis County attorneys present the State's case against Lehmberg, I'm..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Ronnie Earle, Gangbuster

Jesse Sublett revisits Austin’s criminal past in Last Gangster in Austin

"...a backwater, far less enlightened in terms of its criminal justice system and rampant with official corruption. The blossoming..."

June 10, 2022 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...Grocery Stores: To buy water and to vote; as Travis Co. broke early voting records, about a third of..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Retirement Opens Another Bench Seat

Judge Perkins ready to hang up his robe

"...On the heels of Travis County Criminal District Court Judge Bob Perkins' announcement last..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge on Trial

County Court at Law No. 5 Candidates Want Aguilar Out

"...Wilfred Aguilar..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Locked Courtroom Sends Mike Ramos Murder Trial Back To Square One

First of two murder trials for APD’s Christopher Taylor begins

"...move, the public and press were denied entrance to Travis County District Judge Dayna Blazey’s courtroom during jury selection..."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

A 3-D Race for the Bench

Three Dems vying for high-profile felony court

"...years as the black robe behind the bench of Travis County's 167th criminal district court, Judge Mike Lynch announced..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Roads to Commissioners Court ...

The Chronicle handicaps at the county races.

"...You might think that running for re-election to the Travis County Commissioners Court is harder than it really is...."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Race for the Third

Kuhn and Goodwin face off for high-profile appeals court

"...it's based in Austin, it considers cases from a 24-county region – stretching from Sterling and Irion counties in..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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