Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...Three candidates in this race were recruited by the Travis County Democratic Party. We’re..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...Appraisal districts play a key role in determining what a property..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support

After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection

"...Travis County’s incumbent District Attorney José Garza prevailed over his well-funded challenger Jeremy..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

José Garza Wins Democratic Primary in Contentious District Attorney Race

Garza got two thirds of the vote

"...The Democratic primary election for Travis County district attorney has been contentious, but incumbent José Garza won..."

March 6, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

D.A. Candidates Focus on Safety, Data Shows Austin Crime Rates Decreasing

Austin was the safest big city in Texas in 2022

"...Today’s race between José Garza and Jeremy Sylestine in the Democratic..."

March 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly

So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history

"...Ejecting Travis County District Attorney José Garza from office is a highly motivating..."

March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Quick Guide to Chronicle Endorsements for 2024 Primary Election

Going to the polls? This handy list of our recommendations might help.

"...these endorsements with explanations for our choices in each race...."

Feb. 18, 2024 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...every contest. Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the races and important voting information, as well as a shorter,..."

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton’s Properties Problem: It’s been several weeks since The..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes

Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races

"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza has a challenger: Jeremy Sylestine, who..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Stop Trying to Make School Vouchers Happen

Abbott brings the Lege back hoping to eviscerate public school funding

"...“There are schools in my district and all across Texas at risk of closure because..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Senate Hopeful Colin Allred Makes His Moderate-Dem Case Against Ted Cruz

The former NFL player came to Austin for TribFest

"...featured speaker, Colin Allred, U.S. Rep. from Texas’ 32nd District, is looking to take Cruz down. Allred is a..."

Sept. 27, 2023 News Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...said it will no longer allow schools to consider race, sex, color, or ethnicity in hiring and won't permit..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...he would seek a second term as Travis County District Attorney, the top criminal prosecutor in the county...."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...2022. Hatchet has also been banned in Texas school districts for a scene in which the protagonist recalls his..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: Steve Adler, Scandal Machine

The ex-mayor not only can afford, but has earned, the right to swat away pesky flies

"...the city's TV channel – know that he, a District 9 resident, planned to vote for Zohaib Qadri (and..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs

Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money

"...and David Puryear, who ran for county judge and district attorney, respectively, requested recounts in their contests on Nov...."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Hays County Dems Romp as San Marcos Legalizes Weed

Everything's blue (and green)

"...cast just under 14,000 votes in the Austin mayor's race – can no longer be called anything but purple,..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...at Kathryn Whitley Chu’s victory party. The AISD Trustee, District 4, candidate handily defeated opponent Clint Small with 71%..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...are doing good and encourage Dems in really tough races; regardless of your centrist, leftist, or indie leanings, these..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

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

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...the campaigns of the two leading progressives in the race – state Rep. Celia Israel and former mayor and..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Tidbits From the Campaign Trail

District 3 candidate forum keeps it quick and Celia gets a PAC

"...League of Women Voters kept things moving at its District 3 candidate forum on Oct. 6. Even with each..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Book Bans Take Center Stage in Leander ISD

Most seats are up for grabs

"...nationwide war against honest conversations about gender, sexuality, and race in schools. Five of the seven seats on the..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Laura Morales

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...22 League of Women Voters forums for City Council Districts 5 and 8, the citywide divides over how, or..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...seemed like a juiceless election cycle, made neutral by redistricting that sought to freeze the current partisan splits for..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team Calls Police Narrative “Misogynistic and Fictitious”

The plot thickens

"...piece of evidence. On Friday, Aug. 19, they told District Judge Brenda Kennedy they're ready for her to consider..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team: Police "Concocted a Misogynistic and Fictitious Story"

Attorneys seek prompt hearing on motions to quash evidence

"...piece of evidence. On Friday, Aug. 19, they told District Judge Brenda Kennedy they're ready for her to consider..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Gov. Abbott Says Hell Yes to Probably Violating More People’s Civil Rights

Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in

"...at least since February of this year, when Arizona Attorney General (and U.S. Senate candidate) Mark Brnovich called on..."

July 7, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Your Best Midterm Bets in the Dobbs Era

Vote hard, with a vengeance

"...Being a one-party county means most of our local races for partisan offices have already been decided, and almost..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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