Elections
Democrats sweep TCAD board election
There is no such thing as a nonpartisan election in Travis County, TexasSure, sure, I know. Elections in Travis County for city councils, school...
Profile: Doug Greco for mayor
Douglas Jeffrey Greco, 53, is one of four candidates (so far) who’s campaigning to be Austin’s mayor in 2025.Greco trying to unseat incumbent Mayor...
First-ever opportunity to elect appraisal board members
Right now local voters are of course focused on the Super Tuesday primary elections of March 5th, but another election two months later should...
The scoreboard for eight runoff candidates
Early voting by personal appearance continues through December 9th for the December 13th election of a mayor and new council members for Districts 3,...
Celia Israel in the hot seat in final stretch of mayoral campaign
Closing attacks focus on Israel’s record, policy proposalsState Representative Celia Israel went from underdog to frontrunner overnight November 8th when she pulled off a...
Celia Israel blasted for defunding crime victims—but is it true?
Mayoral candidate said funding for victims was a “feel good” measureA political action committee backing mayoral candidate Kirk Watson, Stand Together Austin, has sent...
Mayor Watson’s scheme broke law, Senator Watson’s bill provided alternative
Former council member said that as mayor Watson established regularly scheduled private meetings among council members
“If the law is upheld only by government officials,...
Court denies Fair Campaign restraining order
After losing court decision, runoff candidates Alter and Velasquez dropped their claim for a share of the Fair Campaign Finance Fund
Only runoff candidates Daniela...
