County to Restore In-Person Jail Visits

Commissioners passed a $707,000 measure to bring in-person visitation back to the county jails

"...of the budget, but it will be back in county: On Tuesday, commissioners voted to approve a measure that..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County Jail and to feel the world spinning as her..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Face-to-Face Visitation Returns to Travis County

Change currently affects certain inmates in Del Valle

"...In-person visits returned to the Travis County Correctional Complex on Tuesday, marking the first time since..."

April 20, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Eckhardt: The State of the County Is ...

Thursday address slams Lege, props up local entities

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt’s State of the County address last..."

Feb. 12, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...It's been 143 years since Travis County elected a Republican into this office. Odds are, with..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Texas Activists Rattle Cages Over Shabby Jails

Austin-based inmates' rights group hopes to shine daylight on inhumane conditions and mismanagement in county jails

"...to shine daylight on inhumane conditions and mismanagement in county jails...."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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

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 1%..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Report Critiques COVID-19 Response in Local Jails

Study reveals "a messy patchwork" of approaches to pandemic

"...This quote from a person held in the Williamson County Jail in Georgetown during the height of the facility's..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Invest in Women and Families, Not New Jails

"...On June 8, the Travis County Commissioners Court will decide whether to spend $80 million..."

June 4, 2021 Column by Judge Andy Brown

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"...The three Democratic primary races for Travis County offices featured impressive candidates and emotional narratives, as criminal..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lege Ponders "Jails 'R' Us"

Lege proposals to privatize jails may not be the cost-cutter supporters claim.

"...Texas political director for the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME also issued a report opposing..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

County Jail: Not So Bad

"...by the regulatory Texas Commission on Jail Standards, Travis County's jail system is finally in compliance. But will the..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

County Commissioners Tout Successes, Face Challengers

The 2022 primaries are months away, but these Travis County commissioners are already drawing competition in their reelection bids

"...force a delay – the downballot races for Travis County commissioner have already heated up. Two incumbent Democrats have..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

10 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in Travis County, and the Rest of the Day's Developments

We round up the latest closures, take-out options, and more

"...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 the News Staff

Travis County to Comply With All ICE Detainers After 5th Circuit Ruling

Panel nixes lower court block on immigrant detention rule

"...As a result, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office – which gained national attention for limiting..."

Sept. 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Face-to-Face

A new law requires in-person visits for Texas jails, but it's not clear if Travis County is exempt

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt meets today, Thursday, Sept. 24, with..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The AggreGAYtor: November 15

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Russians start a lavender scare, Harris County jails are suddenly much more inviting (maybe not), and..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Cash Cows

The Huddled Masses

"...is not a new source of revenue for local jails. Before the state's expanded prison system came on line..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Austin Man’s Suicide in Jail After Seeking Medical Care Raises Question: Why Was He There?

Suffering from criminal depression

"...next morning, Bell received a call from the Travis County Sheriff's Office. He was working in Bastrop and didn't..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Giving Voice to the Voiceless

Texas Jail Project tells the stories of people held in jail, pre-trial

"...later. TJP, which aims to improve conditions in Texas county jails, was started by Claitor and environmental activist Diane..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

FCC Lowers Cost of Inmate Calls

Video-conferencing company Securus Technologies opposes FCC fee change

"...of calls made to those incarcerated in prisons and jails around the country from roughly $20 for 20 minutes..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...direct consequence of insufficient mental health care in Travis County. At 18 her son was diagnosed as schizophrenic, and..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cold as ICE

Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.

"...among the proliferating narratives of those ensnared by the county's Secure Communities program – "S-Comm," as it is familiarly..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Securus Leak Reveals Privacy Breach

Documents show Securus committed more than 14,000 violations of attorney-client privilege nationwide

"...spent the past seven years outfitting state penitentiaries and county jails with video-conferencing technology that proves costly to families..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Jails Fail Again

"...Standards has issued yet another warning to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. Problems at the county's three jails must..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...combine management of the BCP lands in Northwest Travis County, which protect the habitat of the black-capped vireo and..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

José Garza Calls for Jail Changes To Reduce COVID-19 Danger

D.A. candidate calls for fewer arrests, more releases

"...On Monday, March 16, José Garza, candidate for Travis County District Attorney, called on city and county law enforcement..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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