Travis County Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/travis-county/ Only what you care about Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:50:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png Travis County Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/travis-county/ 32 32 220501511 Judge Halts Motion to Dismiss Petition Against DA Garza https://thelocalnews.app/judge-halts-motion-to-dismiss-petition-against-da-garza/ https://thelocalnews.app/judge-halts-motion-to-dismiss-petition-against-da-garza/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:50:05 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=61840 A judge has halted a motion to dismiss a petition aiming to remove Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza from office, citing the need for additional evidence to support the claims. The petition, filed by Mary Dupuis in April, alleges various instances of misconduct against Garza, including indiscriminate pressing of charges against police officers, maintaining […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/fatal-shooting-in-southeast-travis-county/feed/ 0 37123 House Fire Triggers Explosions in Travis County https://thelocalnews.app/house-fire-triggers-explosions-in-travis-county/ https://thelocalnews.app/house-fire-triggers-explosions-in-travis-county/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:51:38 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=33763 A house fire erupted in a residential neighborhood in east Travis County, causing multiple explosions and sending plumes of smoke into the air. The incident, which occurred on Friday morning, prompted a swift response from the Austin Fire Department (AFD) as they battled the blaze and managed the aftermath of the explosions. Disturbance and Explosions […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/house-fire-triggers-explosions-in-travis-county/feed/ 0 33763 Tax Exemptions Granted to Childcare Facilities in Travis County https://thelocalnews.app/tax-exemptions-granted-to-childcare-facilities-in-travis-county/ https://thelocalnews.app/tax-exemptions-granted-to-childcare-facilities-in-travis-county/#respond Sun, 07 Apr 2024 21:35:17 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=23954 Travis County, Texas, has joined the ranks of cities and counties in the state offering tax exemptions to eligible childcare facilities, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on providers and parents alike. Cost of Business and Economic Growth Travis County Judge Andy Brown emphasized the importance of accessible childcare for sustaining the region’s economic growth. He […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/tax-exemptions-granted-to-childcare-facilities-in-travis-county/feed/ 0 23954 Arrest Made in Travis County Murder Case https://thelocalnews.app/arrest-made-in-travis-county-murder-case/ https://thelocalnews.app/arrest-made-in-travis-county-murder-case/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:43:44 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=19243 TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas – A 19-year-old has been arrested for murder in connection with the shooting death of his father in East Travis County. The incident occurred on Sunday, just after 9:30 p.m., when the Travis County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance and gunfire near a bus stop on Hog Eye […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/arrest-made-in-travis-county-murder-case/feed/ 0 19243 Garza Wins Primary, Advances to Face Betts in Travis County DA Race https://thelocalnews.app/garza-wins-primary-advances-to-face-betts-in-travis-county-da-race/ https://thelocalnews.app/garza-wins-primary-advances-to-face-betts-in-travis-county-da-race/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:47:17 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=15213 In the recent Texas primary election, incumbent José Garza emerged victorious against challenger Jeremy Sylestine for the position of Travis County District Attorney. This sets the stage for a showdown between Garza and Republican candidate Daniel Betts in November. Garza’s Progressive Victory Addressing the outcome, Garza expressed his satisfaction, highlighting it as a triumph for […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/garza-wins-primary-advances-to-face-betts-in-travis-county-da-race/feed/ 0 15213 José Garza Wins Texas Democratic Primary for Travis County District Attorney https://thelocalnews.app/jose-garza-wins-texas-democratic-primary-for-travis-county-district-attorney/ https://thelocalnews.app/jose-garza-wins-texas-democratic-primary-for-travis-county-district-attorney/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:22:39 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=15079 José Garza emerges victorious in the Texas Democratic Primary for Travis County District Attorney, defeating Jeremy Sylestine in a closely watched contest. Primary Election Results Garza secured a decisive victory, capturing 66.86% of the vote, while Sylestine garnered 33.14% in the primary election, with 100% of the precincts reporting. Travis County DA Race: Democratic Candidates […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/jose-garza-wins-texas-democratic-primary-for-travis-county-district-attorney/feed/ 0 15079 Smooth Primary Election Day in Travis County, Texas https://thelocalnews.app/smooth-primary-election-day-in-travis-county-texas/ https://thelocalnews.app/smooth-primary-election-day-in-travis-county-texas/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:13:17 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=14976 AUSTIN, Texas – Voters experienced a smooth election day in Travis County on Tuesday, March 5. TLNA7 Austin observed seamless operations at several polling locations, including the Carver Library in East Austin, where James Holliday shared his voting experience. Voter Experience and Turnout Holliday described his voting process as efficient, taking only about 5 minutes […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/smooth-primary-election-day-in-travis-county-texas/feed/ 0 14976 Travis County DA Race: Democratic Candidates Clash https://thelocalnews.app/travis-county-da-race-democratic-candidates-clash/ https://thelocalnews.app/travis-county-da-race-democratic-candidates-clash/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:46:01 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=14750 Travis County, Texas – As Primary Election Day looms on Tuesday, March 5, one of the most contentious races in Travis County involves the Democratic candidates vying for the position of Travis County District Attorney. Confrontation Erupts Between Supporters A recent altercation over the weekend has stirred tensions between supporters of Travis County District Attorney […]

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