Travis County D.A. Kicks Off Reelection Bid

Margaret Moore says Travis County can be both “safe and progressive”

"...telling an enthusiastic crowd thick with courthouse regulars that Travis County can be both "safe and progressive," and that..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Republican Chairman Morrow to Protest Trump

Morrow plans to carry "Trump is a child rapist" sign

"...Travis County Republican Chairman Robert Morrow plans to protest Donald..."

Aug. 22, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Talking Travis: Eddie Rodriguez

The district 51 rep talks fresh priorities and fresh fruit

"...Rep. Eddie Rodriguez is the quiet man of the Travis County delegation. That’s not to say that the four-term..."

May 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Changes at UT’s Fine Arts Library Cause a Rift in the College of Fine Arts

Showdown on the fifth floor

"...has been like that since the E. William Doty Fine Arts Building opened at the University of Texas in..."

March 30, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Community-Backed Charter in Travis Heights Goes to the Board

As AISD considers dumping one charter, a new one is floated

"...Allan neighborhood, the plan for a new charter at Travis Heights Elementary has been formulated and presented by the..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County’s Public Defenders Win More Pay for Early-Career Attorneys

But without more funding, other pay disparities will persist

"...Sitting at a table beneath Travis County’s commissioners, Robert Saulter explained to the five elected..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Effectively Decriminalized in Travis County

Texas decriminalizes “hemp,” chaos ensues

"...small amounts of marijuana has been effectively decriminalized in Travis County and throughout much of Texas ... by accident...."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

AISD: IDEA Down, Travis Heights Up

AISD board cancels IDEA at Allan, but IDEA promises to stay in town

"...right after approving a new community-led charter school at Travis Heights Elementary. In doing so, trustees argued that their..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Early Voting

March 4 Primary Elections (Early Voting Feb. 19-29)

"...Travis County voters may vote at any early-voting location. On..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Travis Co. Early Voting

March 4 Primaries (Early Voting through Feb. 29)

"...Travis County voters may vote at any early-voting location. On..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Texas Voters Approve Props; Travis Narrowly Passes Cancer Measure

Constitutional-amendments election turnout low but a bit higher than we expected

"...stunner was how poorly Prop. 15 did here in Travis County, where Armstrong is revered in tones usually reserved..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Travis County District Judge Orders Injunction Against Smokable Hemp Ban

Texas can't penalize retailers for selling smokable hemp until Feb. 1

"...trial on Feb. 1. The order, handed down by Travis County District Judge Lora Livingston on Sept. 18, found..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Merging the Travis Attorneys?

D.A. Moore and C.A. Escamilla networking a possible consolidation

"...the return of a notion that has circulated at Travis County for years – one old county hand calls..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Surf and Turf, Travis-Style

Lakeside dining 2002: by boat or by car, bring your appetite

"...11. The Travis Room at the Lakeway Inn, 101 Lakeway Dr., 261-6600:..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Food Feature

Heart Attack & Fine

Actor Douglas Taylor is alive (again) and well in Austin, Texas

"...you who gets the role, well, thank God it's Travis Dean, thank God it's David Jones -- people you..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Second Helpings: Casual Fine

Casual fine dining in Austin.

Oct. 27, 2000 Food Column

Finding North

"...somewhat short of spectacular. Across the way, the suicidal Travis (Hickey) is lost in the wake of his lover..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...passing riders stare and traffic moves around them, the Austin-Travis Coun­ty Emergency Medical Services crew tends to the man;..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Rep. Kino Flores Indicted

Travis Co. grand jury returns 16 counts of tampering and three counts of perjury

"...Big news from the Travis Co. District Attorney's Office: Grand jurors have returned 19..."

July 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fall to Grace

Shot in Austin with a mostly local cast and buoyed by a fine, evocative score, Fall to Grace is a quiet little ensemble film that pulses with its own unique heartbeat.

"...with a mostly local cast and buoyed by a fine, evocative score from Jonathan Meiburg and Travis Weller (as..."

June 16, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...shape as a proposed new voluntary program to be defined by Travis County ordinance. If it's adopted – to..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

A Shared Vision

MM Pack reports on the combination of generosity and hard work that built the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School.

"...the brand-new Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School will mark its grand opening and dedication..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...the end of this term. If the people of Travis County re-elect her, then that's 41 years. And Rose..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Marriage for Everyone

Travis County "overjoyed" to comply with Supreme Court decision

"...Last Friday, the Travis County Clerk's Office transformed from bureaucratic building into a..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Grand Old Mess

Can Travis County Republicans Ever Get It Together?

"...Has anyone checked in on the Travis County Republican Party lately? What a mess. You know..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Update: Ken Paxton Sues Austin Over New Year's Weekend Dine-In Limitations

Texas A.G. blasts COVID-19 orders as “shameless”

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Austin and Travis County after local officials announced dine-in limitations over New..."

Dec. 30, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...Friday mornings are always busy in Travis County's 299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

Travis County Bond Election

"...large part, the answer is a resounding No! The Travis County ballot is disfigured not only by the trivial,..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Early Returns

Four declare candidacy for the Pct. 1 Commissioners Court Primary Race

"...it appears that the Democratic field to succeed retiring Travis County Precinct 1 County Commissioner Ron Davis is essentially..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Breakdown

Travis County's mental health system is cracking under growing patient load

"...on the eastern edge of Downtown run by Austin Travis County Integral Care (the county's mental health authority). When..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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