A ‘Pitched’ County Judge Race

Eckhardt Wins Democratic Primary

"...A long and brutal slugfest to attain the Travis County judge seat ended late Tuesday with Sarah Eckhardt taking..."

March 5, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Serious Concerns About County Judge Race

"...Multiple successful managerial styles exist but in the Travis County judge's race, operational knowledge, experience, and networks in county..."

Jan. 19, 2014 Postmarks

"Stop Garza" Movement Persists in County Attorney Race

Aleshire continues attacks on Mayor Pro Tem’s “ethics”

"...a virulent attack on Delia Garza’s candidacy for Travis County Attorney, former county judge Bill Aleshire renewed his personal..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Judge: Eckhardt 'Pitches' a Winning Race

Eckhardt wins brutal slugfest

"...A long and brutal slugfest to attain the Travis County Judge seat ended late Tuesday with former Precinct 2..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

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 move..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt's Long Goodbye

State Senate race to succeed Watson complicated by pandemic and controversy

"...On March 10, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt announced she would step down to..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race

Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election

"...In an expected yet still emotional farewell, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt stepped down from the seat she's..."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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 win)..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Anti-Garza Website Heats Up County Attorney Race

Attack site ties back to opponent’s former campaign consultant

"...Pro Tem Delia Garza, currently a candidate for Travis County Attorney. "I have my first attack website." Garza was..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race

As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination

"...monolith of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, newly retired County Court-at-Law Judge Mike Denton formally announced his candidacy for..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Supports Eckhardt For County Judge

"...want to talk preparation for the job of Travis County judge, it's hard to debate who has the deeper..."

Jan. 19, 2014 Postmarks

Judge Not … Lest Ye Be Not Judged [UPDATED]

Labor begins to move on 2014 endorsements

"...real surprises (see below) – but no endorsement for County Commissioner, Pct. 2. Meanwhile, Pct. 4 incumbent Margaret Gomez..."

Dec. 7, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: The Race For Campaign Cash

County Judge and Pct. 2 Commissioner's races don't come cheap

"...is a long time to go without a competitive race for Travis County judge, but incumbent Sam Biscoe's pending..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

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 to..."

Oct. 8, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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

Taking Stock of Dollars in County Races

Money pours into judge race

"...raft of candidates running for seats on the Travis County Commissioners Court. The new reports, covering the last six..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Thumbnails: Federal & County

"...of red: Rarely has that been truer for Travis County than in the wake of the 2014 statewide rout..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Commissioner Race Heats Up

Shea formally announces her candidacy for Pct. 2

"...At her campaign kickoff for Travis County Commissioner June 15, Brigid Shea sounded a familiar theme..."

June 23, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

331st District Judge: A Matter of Opinion

What's a judge's job?

"...District Court, one of nine felony courts in Travis County. He's been on that bench since 2011, and in..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

Commissioners Race Kicks Into Gear

Jung and Shea campaigns release dueling endorsement lists

"...The race to fill Sarah Eckhardt's vacated Pct. 2 Commissioner's seat..."

Sept. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Republican Judge Becomes a Party Flipper

San Antonio judge, Carlo Key, says he'll run as a Democrat

"...Party, he says, the party left him. The Bexar County judge will run for re-election under the Democratic Party...."

Oct. 21, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...the GOP reps' case) facing the toughest, most expensive races of their careers, but that may change once Travis,..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

"...this month’s special election (concurrent with the run-offs in races left pending back on Super Tuesday in March), encompasses..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...and while there were no major surprises in local races, some details bear notice, and some races look juicier..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Judge on Trial

County Court at Law No. 5 Candidates Want Aguilar Out

"...Wilfred Aguilar..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...Margaret Chen Kercher – now seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court – tried to..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...primary is mostly boring this year); for statewide and multi-county (Congress, State Board of Education) numbers, go to Texas..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final tally here....."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...10:11pm: Staff writer Austin Sanders on the mayoral race, which is headed, as expected, to a run-off. We've..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

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