The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...insanely and personally competitive, consider this: The low-level, low-visibility Travis Co. law enforcement job pays a whopping $87,000 a..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...While the city is mired in "internal control" drama, Travis Co. auditor Susan Spataro is basking in the glory..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...selected contested races for the March 7 primaries in Travis County; we make no endorsements in uncontested races. Our..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

The 'People's Court'

Pro-pot candidate enters JP race

"...The way attorney James Braxton Forrest sees it, Travis County's Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, is a..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Battle for the 403rd

The race for the 403rd District Criminal Court heats up.

"...Frank Bryan and Democrat Brenda Kennedy for the 403rd Criminal District Court merits a closer look. It pits underdog..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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

It Ain't Mayberry

Sheriff Candidates Focus on Prisons and Patrol

"...was just 23 years old when she became the Travis County Jail's first female shift supervisor in 1977. Not..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Why the Trial Over Mike Ramos' Killing Will Stay in Austin

Remember those fishy fliers?

"...now we know that it will take place in Travis County, where it happened...."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...Highway 71 and left it running while he posted Travis County Taxpayers Union campaign signs. Police quickly found and..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...country flattens as you cross from Hays to Caldwell County, just east of San Marcos. The river feels near..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

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

March 28, 2008 News Feature

News Roundup: Counties, Communities, Council

Municipal politics matter!

"...The lawsuit was filed Monday by the Travis County Democratic Party, which sought a ruling once and..."

Jan. 18, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Faces of Homelessness

Another Downtown attempt to find answers

"...way from the great block-and-tackle behemoth that is the Travis County Courthouse. I'm here at Graham's urging; as he..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Marc Savlov

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

Still Bleeding

APD Officer Jeff White's lawsuit against the department gives new life to allegations of corruption and retaliation.

"...for 'poor performance'? I've got officers wrapped around the courthouse saying he's one of the most hard-working officers they've..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Jordan 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

More Dem Candidates for Judge

Contenders begin jockeying for the March Democratic primary

"...for what ultimately will be three open seats on Travis County's criminal court bench. There will be several contenders..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...in Austin. "When electronic voting was proposed by the County Clerk and the City Clerk for use in City..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...Big Hitters for D.A. Moore In the race for Travis County District Attorney (or at least the Democratic nomination),..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

March 7 Primaries

"...Sample Travis County ballots – actual ballots will vary according to..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Perry and Paxton Fight the Law

Perry indictment down to one count; grand jury convenes in Paxton case

"...former Gov. Rick Perry: He now faces only one criminal charge, not two. Almost a year ago, Perry was..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...editorial board's endorsements for the March 4 party primaries. Travis County Races County Judge: Sarah Eckhardt..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

The Baird Successor: Crowded Field Jockeys for 299th

Criminal court opening draws several hopefuls

"...Travis County District Court Judge Charlie Baird's December decision –..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...• The majority of the Travis Co. Commissioners Court chose Tuesday to go ahead and..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...on Nov. 12, they asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to halt the execution to examine testimony from..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hampton Runs for Republican-Dominated Court

Dem candidate has extensive experience with death penalty cases

"...fray for the first time as a candidate, Austin criminal defense attorney Keith Hampton on Nov. 4 filed paperwork..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

2004 General election, Nov. 2

"...are our endorsements in all contested races on the Travis Co. ballot, as well as selected races elsewhere in..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature

Austin Taxes

Too high, too low, just right -- or all of the above?

"...COMBINED Property Tax Rates, 2002-03 City, County, and other tax rates in Texas' largest cities, and..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Results

"...Travis County State Total Governor George W. Bush* (R) 60%..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

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

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