Travis County DA says indictment deadlines are a challenge in Texas but evidence is slim.
The American-Statesman found that local prosecutors in other major urban counties do not routinely miss the 90-day deadline ...
As Travis County DA José Garza cites statewide ‘challenge,’ missed indictment deadlines not routine
While Garza claims the missed deadlines are an issue across Texas, the KVUE Defenders found no pervasive problem.
Measles cases in Texas surpass 200, with vast majority in Gaines County
Texas now has 202 cases of measles, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services' latest numbers on Friday.
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In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeowners
Texans who fall behind on their property taxes face one of the most punitive systems in the nation, where private collection ...
Teacher at Baranoff Elementary in South Austin charged with possession of child pornography
Carl David Innmon, a fifth grade Baranoff Elementary School teacher, has been charged with possession of child pornography ...
These were Texas’ fastest-growing counties in 2024, according to new Census Bureau estimates
The state’s overall population grew by 562,941 people during July 2023 and July 2024, but some counties grew at much faster rates than others.
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Travis County burn ban extended until April
Due to weather and drought conditions, Travis County commissioners approved the implementation of a new burn ban lasting ...
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Red Flag Warning issued for some Central Texas counties
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - Travis County is under a Red Flag Warning on March 12, which means there is a substantial risk of wildfires. High winds and low humidity are contributing to these conditions.
In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto homeowners
Texans who fall behind on property taxes face one of nation's most punitive systems, where private companies can tack up to ...
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Central Health moves towards greater transparency after critical audit
Travis County’s taxpayer-funded hospital district—announced strides in improving transparency following a critical third-party performance audit from September.
'Doesn't mean the problem's gone' | Austin-Travis County EMS seeing decline in opioid overdoses
ATCEMS was averaging a little over 100 opioid calls a month. In January 2025, the agency says it ran about 50.