Travillion Beats Sampson

Primary run-offs close a handful of local and state races

"...the most closely watched local primary run-off Tuesday, the Travis County Precinct 1 Commissioners race, Jeff Travillion defeated Arthur..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...aid, school property tax waivers, and miscellaneous city and county concessions in a subsidy package that could approach $200..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Where Do the Vaccines Go?

Dashboard reveals Black and Latinx residents aren't being reached

"...doses administered by APH; the 350-plus vaccine providers in Travis County approved by the Texas Department of State Health..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...West Austin Democrats (Howson Library, Thu., Jan. 9, 6:45-9:45pm); Northeast Travis County Dems (Hanovers 2.0, Sat., Jan. 11, 11am-4pm);..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...Reyes hasn't been completely shut out. He's got the Northeast Travis County Democrats, and the Capital Tejano Democrats, a..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Good News and Bad News for Neighbors of Austin Community Landfill

County and operator at odds over expansion

"...activists had been calling a recent vote by the Travis County Commissioners Court a huge win that would ensure..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Council: Next Stop, ACL Fest

Even the Dais Denizens have to take a break every once in a while

"...Human Services contracts that cover mental health care (Austin Travis County Integral Care), community services (Austin ISD), and HIV..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...› Tuesday, Jan. 28, is Election Day in northeast Travis County's HD 50. See voting info...."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature

BFI Waste Flows Downhill

New flow numbers on BFI site may help opposition

"...stop the proposed expansion of the BFI landfill in Northeast Travis County. But council may have a new avenue..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...of the two stinky landfills off U.S. 290 in northeast Travis County say they have documents showing that Waste..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fewer Fire Fights?

Unions back ballot measures in Austin, Pflugerville

"...weigh in on Prop A; some nearby voters in northeast Travis County will consider a measure backed by the..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Then There's This: Sunshine for the Homeless

A proposed RV park would provide more than just shelter

"...Fishes – is proposed for a 27-acre site in northeast Travis County. It's just outside the city limits, but..."

July 26, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Capturing the Dragon

Two Dem Challengers contend for CD 10

"...disenfranchise Austinites. Rather than encompassing the eastern half of Travis County, its shape now resembles St. George's dragon: its..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Council: Coyotes, Garages, and Manure

Old zoning cases never die; they just reincarnate as amendments

"...nearly $10 million agreement (over five years) with Austin Travis County Integral Care covering mental health services, another with..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

APD Releases Name of Officer Involved in Shooting

David Joseph died in hospital after being shot by cop

"...APD officer who shot and killed a teenager in Northeast Austin yesterday...."

Feb. 9, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Council Blindsided on Landfill Deal

Council questions whether legal department acted appropriately in giving BFI the thumbs up on landfill expansion

"...drop its opposition to BFI's application to expand the northeast Travis County landfill even though the council unanimously passed..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Dreams."Headlines• District Attorney Ronnie Earle announced Tuesday that the Travis Co. grand jury convened in the June 9 police..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Trash of the Titans Offends Neighbors, City Board

Neighbors rack up more complaints about Northeast landfills -- and the city Environmental Board joins the fray.

"...used to hang out around the two landfills in northeast Travis County, scavenging for food. Last spring, neighbors complained..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...Israel currently represents Texas House District 50 in Northeast Travis County (some Austin, but also much of Pfluger­ville..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Last Day of Early Voting

Turnout still low for May 12 council election

"...Austin elections today. Turnout is still depressingly low, with Travis County reporting only 3.6% of registered voters making it..."

May 8, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...says, as she commonly does; the state representative from northeast Travis County's House District 50 got her political start..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

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

"...to decide between Israel and Watson. Israel, who's represented Northeast Travis County in the Texas House since 2014, would..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Unions Bet on Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watson

Endorsements flow in, though his proposals may leave some Austinites wanting more

"...scored two early victories, earning the endorsement of the Northeast Travis County Democrats (which largely overlaps with the Texas..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. Sheryl Cole on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve always been on defense, and we’ve got to learn how to play offense”

"...African-American opportunity district includes much of East Austin and northeast Travis County. – Nina Hernandez..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Luv Doc Recommends: Joe Nichols At Rodeo Austin

Travis County Expo Center, Friday, March 24, 2006

"...they’ve been successfully pimping motorsports to urbanites in the Northeast – people who still think Copenhagen is the Capital..."

March 24, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

Recycled Arguments

"...is BFI's current image problem, which stems largely from Northeast Travis County residents' recent complaints about stenches emanating from..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...2,256 strikeouts, and an amazing 20 no-hitters. Naked City• Travis County turned a shade bluer Wednesday as District Court..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...off from 290 West and heads northwest, toward Lake Travis. Coming off the sleek, elevated 290/71 freeway that leads..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Endorsements

"...loves Austin and takes seriously the responsibility of being mayor.Travis County Bond Propositions Travis County voters traditionally vote overwhelmingly..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...by an 80% majority of the voters in southern Travis and northern Hays counties, where 40,000 people depend on..."

May 1, 1998 Column

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