UPDATED: Travis County Allows First Texas Gay Marriage

Travis County clerk issues marriage license to gay couple this morning

"...the Texas Supreme Court to halt gay marriages in Travis County after this morning’s historic order that allowed a..."

Feb. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule

Face masks required until at least April 15; state expected to appeal

"...petition for a temporary injunction against Austin’s public health rules requiring face masks be worn to reduce the spread..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

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

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...Monday, and while there were no major surprises in local races, some details bear notice, and some races look..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Judicial System Prepares for Enforcement (or Not) of SB 4

Judges are urged not to deport people

"...Adeola Ogunkeyede, Travis County’s chief public defender, is asking the county’s judges..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Long Haul for Ethanol in Travis County?

Commissioner wonders why Cap Metro kept a lid on freight rail proposal

"...Many local environmentalists are cheered by the growing acceptance of ethanol..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Commits to Local Mask Requirement Amid State Rollback on COVID Restrictions

City will enforce masks, public health measures under local health authority emergency rules expiring in April

"...the city is enforcing masking and other mandates in local Health Authority Emergency Rules adopted by Interim Health Authority..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin Updates COVID Protocols Amid Abbott's Tightening Grip on Local Authorities' Powers

Local and state officials wrestle over mask mandates, again

"...Following several relatively uneventful months in COVID-19 sparring between local and state officials, Austin and state leadership are once..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Abbott Lifts COVID Rules: Will a Surge Follow?

Governor's move seen as premature, reckless by local leaders, businesses

"...permitting bars to reopen at 50% if authorized by county officials. Abbott said businesses will still be able to..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

BREAKING: Travis Co. Rules Against Austin City Council

County attorney comes down hard on Open Meetings violations

"...of referring the matter to a grand jury, the Travis County attorney’s office today handed down stunning findings in..."

April 1, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

While Austin Medics Negotiate a Labor Contract, Hays County’s Fight to Unionize

For Hays County's nonprofit EMS team, becoming a union is no easy task

"...front-line medics who provide emergency medical care to Hays County residents had hoped the board of directors at their..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Legal Leaders Come Out Swinging Against Anti-Abortion Bills

Proposals let literally anyone drag providers into court

"...than 370 licensed attorneys – including Mayor Steve Adler, Travis County D.A. José Garza, County Judge Andy Brown, and..."

April 30, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...the recent return to Stage 5 of Austin and Travis County’s local Risk-Based Guidelines, has been particularly hard on..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

No Mask, No Vax, No Entry? The Battle Between Local and State Leaders Continues.

Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures

"...Austin's local COVID-19 orders and safety measures continue to tighten up..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Is Reopening, but Local Leaders Are Ready to Bar the Door

At the threshold

"...COVID-19. And, as they have telegraphed they would do, local leaders – Mayor Steve Adler, Travis County Judge Sarah..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City, County Extend COVID-19 Orders for the Long Haul

Mask mandate, ban on gatherings through December 15

"...As expected, Austin and Travis County extended their COVID-19 orders last Friday, on the..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Even as Cases Climb, the COVID-19 Rules Begin Unraveling

The state opens businesses up and Austin tries to keep some controls in place

"...in Texas, decision-makers on the ground in Austin and Travis County have labored to keep some controls in place..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Awaiting the New Rules at TCSO

Sheriff's Office awaits implementation of Priority Enforcement Program

"...The Travis County Sheriff's Office – along with other authorities nationwide..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...– is "unconstitutionally vague," in a case where Montgomery County commissioners had met privately with a lobbyist concerning a..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis D.A. Seeks a Roadblock in Sexual Assault Suit

Moore, Montford on defense after disclosure of alleged misconduct

"...The suit, filed last summer against local law enforcement and the Travis County District Attorney’s office..."

April 2, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

County GOP Restricts Morrow's Power

Controversial chair to retain some administrative duties

"...won the March primary and landed a spot as Travis County Republican Party chair, it seemed like the local..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...Armbrister, D-Victoria, that is intended to take away any local government's independent authority to set water quality standards. Instead,..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...307 at APD, 287 at AFD, and 83 at Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Employees of the three departments..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hospital District in County Hands

A courthouse exec will handle the interim reins

"...conflicts of interest with the city of Austin, the Travis Co. Hospital District Board of Managers on Tuesday tapped..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Local Nonprofits Adapt to Help People Survive Domestic Violence During COVID-19

Seeking shelter when home isn't safe

"...which operates the only family violence shelter in Williamson County – CEO Rick Brown hasn't seen an increase in..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Lege Lines: Weak Oversight Rules, School Vouchers Pass Senate, and More...

Lege pushes weak oversight rules, school voucher bill sails through Senate, and more...

"...to transfer the Public Integrity Unit out of the Travis County District Attorney's office, and started to debate the..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...passel of limitations and restrictions and Board of Regents rules, constraining the outside sponsorship upon which TribFest (and the..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Local Political Stories

The city's biggest stories

"...Marc Ott accepted the executive directorship of the International City/County Management Association. Interim successor, former CFO Elaine Hart, will..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Local Highlights at Trib Fest

Mayor Steve Adler, Lance Armstrong among those representing Austin

"...sanctuary cities inevitably part of the next legislative session, Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamil­ton sits down with his Dallas..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature

LegeLand: Some Key Committee Seats for Local Dems

Funding battles will start in meeting rooms

"...goal is to introduce a new version of the local gas tax option bill rejected last session. "We're short..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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