Texas could require local district attorneys to report the release of unindicted inmates
The new bill filed by two Republican lawmakers comes amid a firestorm of missed indictments in Travis County regarding murder suspects.
Texas GOP lawmakers file bill to require local DAs to report releases of unindicted inmates
The legislation comes as Travis County DA Jose Garza faces scrutiny for missing deadlines to formally file charges against ...
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Travis County Commissioners Greenlight $5M to Housing for Homeless Austinites
The Cairn Point Montopolis project is a collaborative effort between the Vecino Group, Family Eldercare, and the Texas State ...
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Travis County public defenders demand higher pay as Counsel at First Appearance ramps up
On March 25, the Travis County Commissioners Court was packed, seats filled with public defenders, paralegals, social workers ...
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City approves over $1 million to expand mental health service accessibility
The Austin City Council approved $1.46 million on March 6 to hire more mental health specialists capable of assisting ...
City of Bee Cave, Lake Travis Fire Rescue propose $31 million public safety building
The Bee Cave Police Department and Lake Travis Fire Rescue both say they are rapidly outgrowing their stations.
$4.47M allocated for more affordable housing in Travis County
On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $4.47 million contract to help fund more affordable supportive ...
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Travis County officials greenlight initiative to eliminate traffic deaths
Travis County Commissioners approved a goal of achieving a 50% reduction in roadway fatalities by 2035 and 100% by 2050.
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1 dead in East Travis County motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in east Travis County early Sunday morning, according to Austin Travis County EMS.