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In Austin, a Rare Prosecution over Worker Death in Trench Collapse

Travis County’s progressive DA has secured indictments for the 2021 death of Juan José Galvan Batalla, remembered as a “cheerful” hard worker and beloved sibling.

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Ken Paxton’s voter registration suit against Travis County returned to state court

A federal court’s decision is the latest development in a bitter pre-election brawl between Republican state officials and Democratic county leaders.

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Travis County Leaders Respond To Texas AG Paxton's Voter Registration Lawsuit By Suing Him Back

County officials seek federal oversight, accusing Texas Attorney General of voter suppression efforts.

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Travis County sues top Texas officials, accusing them of violating National Voter Registration Act

Attorney General Ken Paxton and Secretary of State Jane Nelson are targeted in the new suit, escalating a pre-election war over voter registration efforts.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now suing Travis County over voter registration efforts

Earlier in September, Paxton filed two lawsuits against Harris and Bexar counties over their plans to register voters via mail.

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Ken Paxton sues Travis County to block voter registration efforts

The Texas attorney general filed a similar lawsuit earlier this week against Bexar County, which includes San Antonio.

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What Texas can learn from crisis mental health care in Arizona

Texas officials look to Arizona cities when creating crisis mental health centers.

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Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 more UT-Austin protesters

The arrests were the result of the second police crackdown on pro-Palestine demonstrations at UT-Austin. The first protest, on April 24, resulted in 57 arrests, which were also dismissed.

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Travis County DA wants to overturn Abbott’s pardon of convicted murderer

Daniel Perry was pardoned more than a year after a jury convicted him of murdering police brutality demonstrator Garrett Foster in 2020.

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Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak announces run to lead state Republican Party

The political consultant joins a crowded field to replace outgoing Chair Matt Rinaldi when party delegates meet next week.

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Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020

A Travis County jury sentenced Perry to 25 years in prison last year, prompting Abbott to ask the state parole board to review his case.

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Travis County is shifting focus to prevent overdose deaths as fentanyl ravages the area

Since 2019, accidental drug deaths have been rising in Texas, with the number tripling in Travis County.

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Travis County Prosecutor Urges Compromise With UT Protest Organizers

Travis County prosecutor urges compromise with UT-Austin protesters to ease law enforcement strain.

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Travis County Attorney Drops Charges Against UT Protesters

Travis County Attorney dismisses charges against 57 protesters arrested at UT Austin campus.

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Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?

Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.

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Travis County rejects all criminal trespass charges against 57 people arrested at UT-Austin protest

University officials banned all students arrested from campus, except for “academic reasons.”

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In Travis County, a Fight over Bail Hearings Has Big Stakes for Criminal Defendants

Some arrestees in Austin lack legal representation at a stage that can determine their cases’ outcome. The ACLU wants to change that.

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Texas Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault On The Run

Texas man convicted of aggravated sexual assault on the run after failing to appear for sentencing. Authorities continue search for Hai Vo.

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Travis County to launch $23 million project to keep mentally ill from jail

Next month, mentally ill individuals accused of committing minor crimes will be “diverted” to a new 25-bed facility instead of jail cells in Travis County.

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Former prosecutor announces Democratic candidacy against controversial district attorney

Former prosecutor Jeremy Sylestine is running against his former boss, progressive DA Jose Garza, criticizing his policies and calling for a return to prio...

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily halts ruling allowing Dallas woman to get an abortion

After a Travis County district judge cleared the way for Kate Cox, 31, to terminate her pregnancy, Ken Paxton petitioned the state’s highest court to halt the ruling.

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DA drops most charges against Austin police officers accused of excessive force in 2020 protests

The Travis County district attorney still plans to pursue criminal charges in four cases. The officers whose cases are being dismissed will be allowed to return to duty.

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Whistleblowers ask judge to order Ken Paxton, aides to sit for depositions

The motion, filed Tuesday, comes a week after a judge in Burnet County allowed the 3-year-old whistleblower lawsuit to proceed.

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Mistrial: Austin Police Officer’s Landmark Murder Trial Gets No Resolution

A grand jury indicted Christopher Taylor after the 2020 shooting of Michael Ramos in Austin. From Criminal Justice reporter Michelle Pitcher.

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Burnet County judge allows Ken Paxton whistleblower lawsuit to proceed

Lawyers for employees fired by Paxton’s office after they reported him to the FBI say they plan to begin issuing subpoenas in the case.

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