Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors

D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice

"...The Travis County District Attorney’s Office, led by José Garza, has..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Prosecutor to Fill County Court of Law Judicial Seat

County Commissioners selected Dimple Malhotra by a 4-0 vote

"...Dimple Malhotra, chief prosecutor of the Travis County District Attorney's Family Violence Unit, has been selected..."

Oct. 8, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Travis Dems Allege GOP Voter Intimidation Plot

Claim East and SE Austin minorities targeted

"...County (Houston) during the early voting period. Today, the Travis County Democratic Party claimed it may be coming here,..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...The Travis County Clerk’s Office has released early voting results...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

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

Throwdown at Travis High

LULAC, NAACP square off against principal

"...of words with the Austin Independent School District about Travis High School and its leadership under Prin­cipal Rene Garganta...."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...An estimated 93% of eligible voters in Travis County are registered to vote – a modern-day record,..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments in Sexual Assault Class Action

Yeakel to consider motions to dismiss before issuing scheduling order

"...after the holidays regarding the City of Austin’s and Travis County’s motions to dismiss the sexual assault class action..."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

What Killed Michael Clark?

The official Travis Co. autopsy doesn't tell the whole story

"...cool him down in case he was overheated, reported Travis Co. Deputy Medical Examiner Elizabeth Peacock, and Clark seemed..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Linder vs. Davis: The Past and Future of Pct. 1

Austin NAACP head Nelson Linder paints a bleak portrait of Pct. 1

"...An Aug. 25 Statesman op-ed by Austin NAACP head Nelson Linder – mostly warning against "power brokers" and political..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir

'Austin, 1972,' an excerpt from Joe Nick Patoski's new tome, Willie Nelson: An Epic Life

"...Janis Joplin and her friends Powell St. John and Travis Rivers – all three would enjoy careers in music..."

April 25, 2008 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Senator Open to Compromise on Drug Testing Bill

Targeting drugs tests for some welfare recipients

"...of Senate Bill 11, Flower Mound Republican Sen. Jane Nelson's bid to ferret out and ban drug abusers from..."

March 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Small Victories

The Travis Co. Lege delegation closed shop with a few achievements

"...Here's a brief recap of what the Austin and Travis County delegation accomplished this session...."

June 10, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

County Adds Two Names for Open Judicial Seat

Four finalists will interview for the vacant County Court of Law No. 4

"...County Court at Law No. 4 judicial seat, the Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday amended its decision and..."

Oct. 2, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Senate Committees Announced

Lt. Gov releases committee appointments with few changes for Travis delegation

"...both get a smattering of appointments. As for the Travis County delegation, there's no change. Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin,..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Steady as She Goes

Li'l Cap'n Travis humbles its way into Austin's musical heart

"...This is Li'l Cap'n Travis, five grown Austinites taking life one breath at a..."

July 2, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Playing Whack-a-Deer at Pace Bend Park

Ex-ranger blasts Travis County culling hunts

"...Travis County may have discovered a way to combine redneck..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

ACL Live Postpones Fourth of July Concert Days After Announcement

Five-stage fest called off as Austin moves into Stage 4 Alert

"...venue to host the five-stage Red, White & Willie Nelson Blvd “mini-festival” on July 4, the event has been..."

June 17, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fests Vs. Farms

Changes to mass gathering permits in the works

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court decided Tuesday, May 26, to introduce..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

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

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Zika 101

Travis County to conduct a two-day survey on the mosquito-borne virus

"...This weekend, public health officials from the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department and Williamson County..."

June 16, 2016 News Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Commissioners Race Kicks Into Gear

Jung and Shea campaigns release dueling endorsement lists

"...November general election, a probable formality in heavily Democratic Travis County...."

Sept. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Tzintzún Ramirez Endorses Royce West for Senate

Runners-up join forces to take on MJ Hegar in run-off

"...In a brief press conference this afternoon at Travis County Democratic Party headquarters, first-round third-place finisher Cristina Tzintzún..."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Opinion: When It Comes to Health Care in Austin, There Can Be No Equity Without Accountability

Opinion: It's time for the Travis County Commissioners Court to order an independent performance audit of Central Health

"...celebrated breaking ground on replacing two clinics in Eastern Travis County, Austinites might want to hold their applause. Health..."

April 22, 2022 Column by Nelson Linder

A Lover's Guide to Food During ACL Festival

Here’s what to do if you’d like to jump into the festival headfirst

"...day in October of 1947, when a young Willie Nelson strapped on a guitar and stepped into the national..."

Oct. 4, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Rodeo Austin: Your Guide to All the Bands, Barrel Racing, and Buckin' Broncs

Ludacris, Young the Giant, and mutton bustin’ top the bill

"...March 10, and runs until March 24 at the Travis County Expo Center...."

March 10, 2018 Events Post by Savannah Opre

Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations

Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”

"...video footage of an arrest and subsequent ride to Travis County Jail was brought to the attention of Police..."

July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

'Friday Night Lights': Westlake Bested, Watch Out for Westwood

"...High (see below); and area 4A preseason favorite Lake Travis (who, by the way, are picking up steam, stomping..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Black Sheep Boys

Okkervil River navigates the headwaters of its career

"...bassist Zach Thomas, partnered in Okkervil rhythm with drummer Travis Nelsen. "Just the things that people are capable of..."

April 1, 2005 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

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