Travis Dems and GOP Accuse Each Other of Dirty Tricks

"...The Travis County Democratic and Republican parties are hurling charges at..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

County's Parsimonious Budget Plans Ockham's Razor

The New County Order

"...The big news at the Stokes Building is the county's extensive reorganization, approved in June and set to take..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

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

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

Fallout From DWI Crash Follows Hays County Commissioner

Walt Smith's got one more week to breathe easy

"...Beginning Oct. 16, if Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith wants to drive anywhere for the..."

Oct. 10, 2022 News Post by Jordan Buckley

A Numbers Game in County Court at Law No. 4

Jeffers campaign promotes inaccurate caseload stats to Chronicle

"...A central issue in the County Court at Law No. 4 judicial campaign is the..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Williamson County Residents Organize to Remove Confederate Monument

Meanwhile the Texas Legislature tries to block monument removals

"...Towering over the southern entrance of the Williamson County Courthouse, on the Georgetown Square, is a 60-foot monolith..."

May 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

County Punts Coyote Plan for 90 Days

City will take that time to present county with alternatives to Texas Wildlife Services

"...Travis County Commissioners had anticipated voting Tuesday on whether to..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...twists and turns toward the southeast to the Bastrop County line. The Austin-Bastrop River Corridor Partner­ship and the Trust..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Hays County Hell

Elgin Bank Victory May Mean Colonia-like Development

"...Hays County Comissioner Jefferson Barton says that when Travis County lost..."

June 27, 1997 News Feature by Bob Elder

Survivors Hit Back at City, County in Court

Plaintiffs hit back at motions to dismiss in sexual assault class-action suit

"...response on Monday to the city of Austin and Travis County's separate motions to dismiss. In short, the plaintiffs..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Hays County Moves to Bridge the SH 45 Gap Amid Political Firestorm

Mind the gap

"...it. Since the 1980s, the city of Austin and Travis County have used their clout to keep the SH..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis Bonds: Roadways & Park Ways

Road and pedestrian proposals draw no opposition so far

"...general election. In a metaphor via the ballot box, Travis County's bond proposals sit buried beneath 10 epically dense..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

As Tax Protests Begin, Travis Central Appraisal District Catches Heat

The causes and effects of the ongoing TCAD controversy

"...taxes have consumed political attention throughout the state, the Travis Central Appraisal Dis­trict's handling of local taxpayers' assessments is..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

County Reports on Drug Use and Poverty

New studies and what they mean for Austin

"...upward trend in both "all drug" overdose deaths in Travis County, and more specifically in deaths from opioid overdose...."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...In House District 47 in western Travis County, Democratic incumbent Vikki Good­win narrowly won reelection by..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...Former Travis County Judge Sarah Eck­hardt's resignation to run for (and..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

County on Pace to Set Record for In-Custody Deaths

Arthur David Westley is sixth to die in custody this year

"...Around 9am on Aug. 4, sheriff's deputies at the Travis County Correctional Complex found 48-year-old inmate Arth­ur David Westley..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

County Commissioner Precinct 4: New Guard vs. Old

Two generations square off for Precinct 4 county commissioner

"...Unlike many longtime local Democratic officeholders, Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez has never had the luxury..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Travis Flats Open in North Loop

County-backed development combines offices with affordable housing

"...On Nov. 10, the Travis County Commissioners Court celebrated the grand opening of Travis..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Despite Concern, Commissioners Proceed With Two Finalists for County Judge

Advocates hope the next CC4 judge understands the intersections of sexual assault and family violence

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, voted to..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Questions About the County Budget

"...Readers apparently have extended the Chronicle’s questions to include Travis County’s budget, as well [“Postmarks,” Sept. 14]. The following..."

Sept. 18, 2007 Postmarks

City, County Budgets Hold the (Bottom) Line

At both City Hall and the courthouse, it's all quiet on the fiscal front

"...forward in a sustainable environment." And over at the Travis Co. Courthouse, county financial honcho Christian Smith sounded a..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

County Names Its First Chief Public Defender

Commissioners Court appoints University of Virginia Law School lecturer Adeola Ogunkeyede to lead office

"...in a culminating vote that took roughly one minute, Travis County Commissioners Court took the next major step toward..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Campaign Launched to Replace Nixed County Funds

With friends like Gov. Greg Abbott, who needs enemies?

"...pull $1.5 million in Criminal Justice Division grants from Travis County – political reprisal for Sheriff Sally Hernandez's refusal..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: More Drama in Hays County

Plus APD at City Council, and what’s one man’s trash ...

"...fight over the expansion of SH 45 in Southwest Travis County took a bizarre turn last week, with Hays..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Andy Brown Wins Democrats' Nod for County Judge

Precinct chairs grapple with equity and representation

"...Aug. 16, local Democratic precinct chairs selected lawyer, former Travis County Democratic Party chair, and Beto O'Rourke staffer Andy..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Moore, Montford on defense after disclosure of alleged misconduct

"...filed last summer against local law enforcement and the Travis County District Attorney’s office by eight rape survivors, alleges..."

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

Travis Co. Vote

A mere 50.29% of Travis voters supported Proposition 15, the state constitutional amendment creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Insti­tute of Texas

"...What happened to Lance's cancer proposition in Travis County?..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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