The Location of the DACC Remains Up in the Air

Council delays vote on community court relocation to study alternate sites, service model

"...Established in 1999, DACC serves two functions: an actual courthouse where anyone cited for certain class C misdemeanors, which..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

DPS Director Steve McCraw Issues Immigration Marching Orders

Since Nov. 4, DPS troopers "have an obligation" to work with ICE, Border Patrol

"...had seen a sudden spike in such cases. Hidalgo County, including the city of McAllen, went from one referral..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Headlines

"...• The Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday granted a new trial for death..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature

Drug Ring Comes Full Circle

Cinco-Tres gang members go to prison

"...Investigators with the Austin Police Depart­ment, FBI, Travis County Sheriff's Office, Pflugerville Police Department, and several other..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Sunday morning, to be replaced by a new federal courthouse. As of press time, the city hadn't officially designated..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature

Soda Jerks

The AISD Vending Machine Scandal and the World of Snacks and Sodas

"...the case, AISD soon turned it over to the Travis County district attorney's office, which won't discuss the ongoing..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Justice for Monica Loera

Found guilty of murder, Loera's killer only faces a 20-year sentence

"...sentence was handed down, Perdue said she’d leave the courthouse feeling less positive about the trial’s outcome if Rowell..."

Nov. 8, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Building Cathedrals

Public libraries and schools sustain a common culture

"...defense of the current bond election, both of the Travis County roads and parks bonds, and the much larger..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Darkness and Confusion

Rocha grand jury file raises as many questions as it answers

"...death, according to documents released Aug. 16 by the Travis Co. District Attorney's Office. Earlier that morning, the DA's..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...in Austin's municipal election. Highest turnout locations were the Travis County courthouse, UT's West Mall, the Randalls on Ben..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

On the Lege

Dumb and Dumber

"...64, proposing that Austin become the state-run District of Travis, but pretty bad. Here's just a few of the..."

March 12, 1999 News Column

Greg Casar’s Landslide Win Virtually Ensures TX-35 Seat

Plus where other races stand

"...state conservatives. Rodriguez tried to make Casar's push to decriminalize homelessness a campaign issue, a fact Casar made subtle..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community-Built, Community-Driven Oversight?

Austin's activists have got a plan

"...the complaint system," explained Kathy Mitchell of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, who presented alongside Austin Justice Coa­li­tion co-founder..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

147th District Court: Brown Takes Gammon Down

Hands down for Cliff Brown

"...the fight to be the next judge of the Travis County 147th Criminal District Court being vacated by retiring..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

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

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

TPJ Campaign Complaint Leads Back to WilCo

Texans for Public Justice says Chief Justice Kenneth Law has engaged in illegal fundraising practices – but that's not all

"...nonprofit Texans for Public Justice announced it had filed criminal and civil complaints against Texas 3rd Court of Appeals..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

WilCo Constable Lawsuit: Crying wolf ... and mayhem

Courthouse dogs bark that Constable Gary Griffin may have broken law by including mental-health-call-related 911 logs as evidence in his civil case against county

"...Williamson County's courthouse dogs are at it again. This time, they're..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Pain and Suffering for Hospital District

City, county spar about money and power over new health care system

"...broke loose last week over funding for the new Travis Co. hospital district, the multimillion dollar clash between the..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...as part of an agreement worked out with the Travis Co. District Attorney's office. District Attorney Ronnie Earle is..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Lege

Texas and Sudan: In or Out?

"...Austin-centric fight at the Legislature. This year, it's the Travis Co. commissioners who will be the culprits, as they..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"...constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a criminal defendant who violates a condition of the defendant's release..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

The Smoke Clears In Lege Races

White contemplates recount as Strama's victory is secured

"...– ballots took place Sunday and Monday at the county courthouse. White added 54 votes to her total, whereas..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...did or did not violate any "policies, procedures or criminal statutes," he wrote. "Therefore I have no choice but..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."I hope they realize it's a volunteer job." – Travis Co. Judge Sam Biscoe, after more than 50 people..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Thug, Iggy Bank, Munster Mash, Tangelo, Vixie St. Claire, Travis Randy Travis, Jenna Talia, Jack Rabid, Kino Kino, Gender..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The courthouse news wasn't much better for City Hall on the..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...• Trash talk overwhelmed the Travis Co. Commis­sioners Court agenda Tuesday as opponents of a..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

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