A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...chance to flip the lone GOP-held seat on the Travis County Commissioners Court, as Precinct 3 incumbent Gerald Daugherty..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Gloves Come Off in Travis County Precinct 4 Race

Primary contest between Margaret Gómez, Susanna Ledesma-Woody heats up

"...The primary contest for Travis County Commissioner Pct. 4 heated up last week as..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County 'Death Spiral'

Facing a personnel dilemma, the commissioners respond: Fire everybody!

"...When the Travis County commissioners narrowly voted Sept. 1 to terminate two..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

County Commissioners Tout Successes, Face Challengers

The 2022 primaries are months away, but these Travis County commissioners are already drawing competition in their reelection bids

"...may force a delay – the downballot races for Travis County commissioner have already heated up. Two incumbent Democrats..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Border Conflict Smolders On

Commissioners work precinct boundaries with politics in mind

"...Last Tuesday at the Travis County Commissioners Court, Stanley spoke in support of Precinct..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Roads to Commissioners Court ...

The Chronicle handicaps at the county races.

"...You might think that running for re-election to the Travis County Commissioners Court is harder than it really is...."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Precinct 4 Race Saw an 'Erosion of Power'

Gómez won the election but lost her progressive base

"...As the primary returns dribbled in last Tuesday night, Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez slowly watched the disintegration of..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Precinct 4

Former council member seeks seat on commissioners court

"...Raul Alvarez on Wednesday announced his candidacy for the Precinct 4 seat on the Travis County Com­mis­sion­ers Court, signaling..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"...The three Democratic primary races for Travis County offices featured impressive candidates and emotional narratives, as..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...published incorrectly reported the results in the 353rd District Court race; it has been corrected below...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Travis County

"...Precinct 3: Daugherty vs. Holmes..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Commissioners Court: Incumbents Stay Put

Some precinct returns reflect red discontent in blue county

"...Travis County voters Tuesday returned three Demo­cratic incumbents to the..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

County Commissioner Precinct 4: New Guard vs. Old

Two generations square off for Precinct 4 county commissioner

"...Unlike many longtime local Democratic officeholders, Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez has never had the luxury..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...view may be that he won the race for Precinct 1 County Commissioner months ago when he emerged the..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...the queue to run for the Dem nomination for Travis County attor­ney (incumbent David Escamilla is retiring). The others..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Precinct 4: It's Good to Be the Incumbent

Challenging an incumbent is a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it

"...acquired more political traction in his effort to unseat Precinct 4 Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez, who has served..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...Travis County can no longer, thankfully, claim to be the..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Early Returns for Commissioners Court

Incumbents safe so far

"...Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe, Precinct 2 Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt..."

Nov. 2, 2010 News Post by Amy Smith

Nortey Announces for Precinct 1

Launches commissioner campaign at Carver Museum

"...for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Pct. 1 County Commissioner Ron Davis on the Travis County Commissioners Court...."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...In the races for Travis County Commissioners Court Precincts 2 and 4, two strong..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3, Voting Rolls Mystery Part 2: The County's Side, and Voter ID Bill Redux

"...Nov. 5, 2002, was a heady day for Travis County Republicans. Statewide, the "GOP tidal wave" had seized..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Commissioners Punt Southeast Roads One More Time

Margaret Gómez agrees to compromise

"...Decisions about county roads are just like county roads: Always expect delays...."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis Redistricting on Deck

Commissioners debate redrawing of precinct boundaries

"...Redistricting battles aren't just for the Legislature; the Travis County Commissioners Court took up the topic at its..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Taking Stock of Dollars in County Races

Money pours into judge race

"...with resolutions and soon-forgotten gym memberships, the start of 2014 brings with it new campaign finance reports for the..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Franklin Enters Precinct 1 Race

Announces for Commissioners Court at Victory Grill

"...second candidate to announce his intention to replace retiring County Commissioner Ron Davis in the Precinct 1 race, Monday..."

Aug. 4, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Commissioners Say No to Tax Protest

County will study, not challenge, commercial appraisal roll

"...Travis County Commissioners this afternoon opted against waging a protest..."

June 10, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

WilCo Court Fight

Suit claims commissioners gutted constable's budget after it had already been adopted, in order to transfer mental-health duties from constable's precinct to sheriff's office

"...Co. Constable Gary Griffin a "liability," and should the county limit his powers? That's what County Attorney Jana Duty..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Palm School: A Battle Between City, County, Advocates, and Rodeo Austin

County Judge Eckhardt goes big, community stands firm

"...the stage for a complex ballet involving the city, Travis County, local Latinx leaders, mental health providers, the Fairmont..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

County Doesn't Blink on City's WTP 4 Challenge

City dangles Bull Creek in front of bulldozers, but county won't take the bait

"...Following a firm rebuke from the Travis Co. Commissioners Court, the city's plans for Water Treatment..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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

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