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 on..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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 they advocate "criminal..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences

Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

"...on. Pool, who has represented the North Central Austin District 7 since it was created, will leave City Council..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mike Siegel and Pritesh Gandhi Vie for Dem Nod in Texas' Congressional District 10

Both candidates are looking for the chance to bounce Michael McCaul from congress

"...In three of the six congressional districts that cross the city of Austin, the Democratic primary..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...June 1, at noon and running through Saturday night's debate between U.S. Senate candidates MJ Hegar and Royce West...."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...2022 election cycle has begun with a shuffle of candidates for local, state, and federal offices. Standing in front..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

School District Preps for Electoral Fight

Challengers emerge for two AISD trustee seats while three remain unchallenged

"...ISD trustee is a thankless one that rarely draws candidates. With filing for the November election opening on July..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...Texas Club at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Earle, the Travis County district attorney, and Phelps, his Republican opponent on the November..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Oct. 20-Oct. 27

"...for a public vote on 10 single-member City Council districts. 3-5pm. Mexitas Restaurant, 12th and I-35. Sunday23..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column

Erin Martinson’s Entry Heats Up D.A. Primary Race

Lawyer, victim advocate to challenge incumbent Margaret Moore

"...entering the 2020 Democratic primary race for Travis County District Attorney, joining José Garza – who announced his run..."

July 10, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Democracy Rocks!

On this day, change happened from the bottom up

"...righteously happy to have two such strong and inspiring candidates, although the longer the contest proceeds, the more likely..."

March 7, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...The new 10-district City Council will feature at least nine new council..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...Publisher Nick Barbaro. In uncertain cases, we ask the candidates to join us in a discussion of their qualifications..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...Activists have other concerns about policing in Raleigh as..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...manage. In nine of these 14 races, we invited candidates to interview. Those races are noted with an asterisk...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...and Ben Leffler has more than $80,000; his fellow District 9 urbanists have not been nearly so successful and..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a whopping 2,403 citizens had voted early in the District 48 state House election – 2.43% of registered voters...."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...rights (he failed to mention in the most recent debate that he vetoed a very strong patients' Bill of..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Ten Districts, Many Visions

First, Representation

"...District 2: First, Representation..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...The Democratic candidates for Travis County judge – Andy Brown and Sarah..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Heat and Light

Baird vs. Lehmberg off to a blazing start

"...promises to be the race for Travis County dis­trict attorney, where incumbent Rosemary Lehmberg is facing an aggressive challenge..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Former County Judge Rails Against Delia Garza

What is Bill Aleshire's problem with the county attorney candidate?

"...continuing to pursue his campaign against the Travis County attorney candidacy of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, charging..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Earle Endorses Lehmberg ... Minus Lehmberg

Travis Co. District Attorney throws support in contest to replace him behind longtime first assistant

"...and proud" his office has "produced so many fine candidates," Travis Co. District Attorney Ronnie Earle announced Jan. 7..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...with a firm but gentle hand. Noblesse oblige! – Attorney Bill Aleshire, quoting Mr. Banks of Mary Poppins ("The..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...internal memo on its review of the Texas congressional redistricting plan. Citing "predecisional deliberative material," the agency told congressional..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Indictments Pending: TRMPAC, TAB, and the Travis Co. D.A.

"...are based upon information provided by the Travis Co. district attorney's office. They describe, in general terms, the current..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...The debate over Texas' legislative and congressional districts appears to be..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Open and Shut Case

Morales' Opinion on Judges' Records Seems Self-Serving

"...by Doug Potter A groundbreaking open records decision from Attorney General Dan Morales was barely in circulation before it..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature by Bob Elder

It Ain't Mayberry

Sheriff Candidates Focus on Prisons and Patrol

"...Local attorney Margo Frasier was just 23 years old when she..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Aleshire vs. Oden

Behind the scenes in county politics

"...of former county Judge Bill Aleshire and former County Attorney Ken Oden – both now in private legal practice..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

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