Man in Prison for Decades Over Killing of His Sexual Abuser Is Released

Judge says: “All of the systems failed you”

"...Jim Young was one of the Travis County prosecutors who helped send Alvin Stewart to prison..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...that he had texted a former employee within the Travis County District Attorney’s Office asking her to “anonymously share”..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

79 UT Protesters’ Charges Dropped

County attorney says nonviolent charges aren’t a priority

"...At a press conference June 26, County Attorney Delia Garza announced that criminal trespass charges have..."

June 26, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

How Attorneys, Advocates, and Judges Worked to Review UT Protest Arrests

Inside the effort that led to dismissal of all 57 arrests

"...an effort to have the 57 protesters arrested for criminal trespass released from jail but morphed into a multi-pronged..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

57 People Arrested at Peaceful UT Protest, 46 Cases Declined So Far

Defenders say arrest warrants lack probable cause

"...University of Texas, April 24, a spokesperson for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. As of Thursday morning, charges..."

April 25, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...their opening arguments, unusual decisions from the relatively green Travis County District Judge Dayna Blazey raised eyebrows. First, she..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...Hays, former chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party and co-founder and legal director for Jane's..."

Feb. 11, 2022 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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