County Bonds Set for November

$93.4 million for transportation, $91.5 million for parks

"...Travis County Commissioners voted Tuesday to place two bond initiatives totaling..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Results: How Did the Bonds Do?

Update: AISD, Travis County bonds break 70% support

"...There's over $1 billion in bonds before Austin voters today, plus seven statewide constitutional amendments...."

Nov. 7, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

From Austin to Travis County -- With $$$$$$

Travis County's upcoming bond election asks mostly urban voters to fund suburban sprawl.

"...importantly, the Prop. 2 preservation land acquisition). This year's county bond election could turn out to be a milder,..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

District Judges Issue Order on Felony Personal Bonds

UPDATE: Uniform rules to allow defendants to avoid jail before trial

"...Travis County's nine criminal district court judges, who preside over felony..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Jail Population Continues to Drop

COVID-19 accelerates the trend, despite Abbott’s pushback

"...Last month, Travis County criminal justice officials felt fairly successful in their efforts..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Standing on Opposite Sides of the Road Bonds

"...latest financial reports proves their commitment. The Yes! Travis County Bonds Committee pulled out all stops and raised a..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Judge Replacing Nick Chu in JP5 Will Handle Evictions, Bonds, Misdemeanors

He expects a seamless transition

"...5, running one of the busiest courts in the county. But that’s the mantle he’ll take on Oct. 1,..."

Sept. 20, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Ask Travis County Democratic primary candidates and voters what they mean when..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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

County Revives Proposal for Palm School / Expo Center Land Swap

County Judge’s latest offer to city manager expires Dec. 16

"...Now that Austin and Travis County voters have expressed their wishes, it's time for leaders..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month

Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court

"...In Travis County, the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5 runs..."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

City and County Approve One Year Extension for Central Booking Agreement

Virtual hearings could cost county later

"...The city of Austin and Travis County have shared custody of the Downtown Central Booking facility..."

Feb. 19, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

ICE's Freezeout in Travis County

Gov. Abbott has threatened to cut off grant funding to the county

"...Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez released her policy regarding the county's..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2021 Election

Police, parkland, and a smattering of amendments

"...UPDATE: See the final countywide tallies for the city propositions and the county's portion..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post

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

Final Results Are in for Travis County's November 2021 Election

Voters say no way to Prop. A and yes way to Prop. B

"...The Travis County Clerk’s Office has released the final tallies. Please remember..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post

Meet the AISD Bonds

A thumbnail introduction to the $890 million bond package on the May 11 ballot

"...Beyond the sheer cost of the bonds – which the district is already addressing by pointing..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

November Props & Bonds

Roads and parks are on the November ballot

"...mean – you got it – another election. Travis County voters won't be weighing in on candidates this time..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Bonds: 'Death By a Thousand Cuts'

Even with Propositions 1 and 3 passing, AISD's election campaign appeared doomed from the start

"...creeping over 50% support is good enough. But in bonds, that's bad news, as the Austin Independent School District..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis Bonds: Roadways & Park Ways

Road and pedestrian proposals draw no opposition so far

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

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Facts About RMA Bonds

"...new toll road authority in Central Texas, causes Travis County to commit the full faith and credit to the..."

Feb. 15, 2005 Postmarks

Travis County: Yes, we have elections ...

What you'll find on those ballots just outside of town

"...Aus­tin's City Council races and the to-and-fro over school bonds, across Travis County there's also a whole slate of..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Bonds: Moving Parts

Half a percent of registered voters cast ballots on first day of early voting

"...he has been pivotal in constructing the last three bonds: 2004's $519.5 million construction and land purchase package, the..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Except for Eanes, Area School Bonds Win Big

Low turnout election sandwiched between primaries

"...The good news for Travis County residents, most especially the elections division staff, is that..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Road Bonds a Bad Deal

"...Dear Editor, On May 12, Hays County residents will have an opportunity to defeat a very..."

April 23, 2007 Postmarks

County Gets Bonded: Roads and Parks and Jail, Oh My!

Local voters easily pass county bond package

"...The numbers supported them. Prop. 1, the road/drainage bonds, dropped a couple of points but held strong at..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to run..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Local Stories: From bonds to boobs

"...central library to film studio. As triumphant as the bonds themselves was the public winnowing process – a nearly..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Early Voting Numbers Out

"...Headlines: ALL CITY OF AUSTIN BONDS BONDS PASSING EASILY LEGE: BOLTON NARROW LEAD OVER WELCH..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

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