Since the beginning of this year, we've faced familiar challenges and some old, some new, together. From winter storm Mara and the resulting clean-up to speaking out against potential new laws in the legislature attacking the county and our neighbors. We are standing side-by-side, but...
On, March 21st, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted to take the first steps toward creating a mental health diversion center right here in Travis County. And what is a mental health diversion center? We discuss it all with Travis County Judge Andy Brown. You can hear...
SummaryAn important race to decide who will be the next Travis County Commissioner representing Precinct 4 (southeast Travis County) is on the ballot for this March primary election. Action BoxVote! Vote! Vote! Early voting begins on February 14th & Election Day is March 1st. You...
Early voting for the Texas primaries starts on February 14th & Election Day is March 1st. The ballot is pretty long, but if you care about climate change, health care, and criminal justice reform, there are two really important local races on your ballot -...
SummaryAn important race to decide who will be the next Travis County Commissioner representing Precinct 2 (central/west Austin) is on the ballot for this March primary election. Action BoxVote! Vote! Vote! Early voting begins on February 14th & Election Day is March 1st. You can...
SummaryIn 2020, Travis County hired its first-ever chief public defender, marking a major change in the way our region handles defense for those who can't afford a lawyer. Action BoxLearn more about our county's new chief public defender by listening to Episode 20 of The Austin...
SummaryOn June 15th, the Travis County Commissioners Court will decide whether or not to build a new $79 million women's jail. Action BoxHave thoughts on what the Travis County Commissioners Court should do? Send an email to Commissioners-Court@traviscountytx.gov. On June 15th, our local leaders have...
Guest Post - from Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea Brigid Shea is a Travis County Commissioner representing Precinct Two. She also serves on the board of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the region's transportation planning body. She recently wrote this open letter to the Austin/Travis...