Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...News Editor Mike Clark-Madison is watching federal races: I’m not sure we planned for Biden winning..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

"Vexatious Litigant" Madeleine Connor Prepares to Take the Bench

Here comes the judge!

"...declared a “vexatious litigant” (in a state and a federal court), meaning she cannot initiate new personal lawsuits without..."

Oct. 29, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Friday’s Latinx Mega-Stream Proclaims Rock the Border, Stop the Wall, and Vote!

Online rally stars G-Fantasma, B-Pumas, G-Chavez y mucho mas

"...was here, my family got a letter from the Federal Attorney asking for right of entry to survey the..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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?

"...The 1994 Violence Against Women Act created the first federal rape shield law, but most states adopted similar laws..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray

Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County

"...virtual dais, and between City Hall and the county courthouse, Council at last week's meeting (April 9) agreed with..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Updates from around the state and things to look forward to

"...Due to the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Greg Abbott..."

April 1, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...regardless of status and be protected from interaction with federal enforcement when accessing those services, Muñoz said. In an..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

District Judges Take Another Step on Bail Reform

Felony judges direct Pre-Trial Services to review ability to pay

"...is on the current agenda at the Travis County Courthouse, the felony court district judges released a memo last..."

Feb. 17, 2020 News Post 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

"...Moore's three-year tenure. (Her charges are reinforced by the federal lawsuits filed against the D.A. by some victims. Moore..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...Noted Moore's list of endorsements is impressive, but longtime courthouse observers caution, "Remember Andy Brown." The former party chair..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: LDC Developments

Suit set; ZAP zinger; ashes for ASH?

"...The trial will take place in a Travis County courthouse and is expected to take two days. The suit..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...According to Federal Election Com­mis­sion filings as of Dec. 2, there are..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...1935 for migratory birds, Muleshoe NWR is the oldest federal wildlife refuge in Texas. It has 25 miles of..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

City Council Gets a Breather Before LDC Frenzy

The dais faces a marathon of meetings covering everything from the land use code to APD racism

"...areas: how closely APD is adhering to state and federal law regulating fair employment practices; an analysis of use-of-force..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Suit Filed Against Mobile Voting Law

Young, old Democrats sue Secretary of State over mobile voting limits

"...1888.” Blodgett joined a group of plaintiffs outside the federal courthouse Tuesday morning announcing a lawsuit against the Texas..."

Nov. 26, 2019 News Post by Michael King

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...sobbing witnesses had their effect. In a packed, silent courthouse, Reed was sentenced to death. The Appeals..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race

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

"...general] about getting up every morning and suing the federal government. I have a message for him, and it's..."

Sept. 27, 2019 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

"...Aid) and subsequently played the same role in the federal courts in the Western District of Texas. That experience,..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis Flats Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground

122 apartments soon to be available for low-income residents

"...the county failed to secure voter approval for a courthouse in 2015. On Monday, June 3, many of the..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Travis County D.A. Kicks Off Reelection Bid

Margaret Moore says Travis County can be both “safe and progressive”

"...23 at Speakeasy, telling an enthusiastic crowd thick with courthouse regulars that Travis County can be both "safe and..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...Congress Ave. Moore told an enthusiastic crowd thick with courthouse regulars that Travis County can be both “safe and..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments in Sexual Assault Class Action

Yeakel to consider motions to dismiss before issuing scheduling order

"...not victims, but that the criminal justice system and courthouse doesn’t always provide closure when faced with proving guilt..."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...CM Don Zimmerman's campaign against the Travis County Civil Courthouse, helping to push the proposition to a narrow defeat......"

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bus Stops and Court Benches

On immigration in McAllen

"..."improper entry." The effect can be observed in McAllen's federal courthouse, a black-windowed high-rise just a few blocks from..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Martín Steinhagen

Beto O'Rourke and Ethan Hawke in Conversation

Two Texans discuss politics, fear, and the power of Willie Nelson to bring us back together

"...Texas, and there were some folks out on the courthouse steps protesting my visit, but we invited them in..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Ethan Hawke

Laura Monterrosa Released From T. Don Hutto

Could this be a bellwether for detained immigrants?

"...in what appeared to be retaliation for suing the federal agency. (Pressed on that assertion, Carl Rusnok, spokesperson for..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Providers Back in Court To Stop Texas Abortion Ban

Doctors say law would impose risk, pain for patient

"...2 they returned to U.S. Judge Lee Yeakel’s Austin-based federal court to continue the fight, this time on the..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bondology

How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.

"...into schools, roads, parks, parking lots, rail lines, and courthouses. But without voter approval, that investment never happens. With..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...shot and mounted in his office at the county courthouse. There, stuffed animals stare glass-eyed at the public, their..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Headlines

"...2015 bond to underwrite a new civil and family courthouse at Third & Guadalupe. This week Travis County announced..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature

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