Sarah Eckhardt

Texas Democrats argue their constituents' power would be diluted under current maps. They're asking a federal court to temporarily redraw maps for 2022.

The governor has called for the statewide ban in response to Austin's previous rules, which had allowed public encampments.

The bill would create uniform state laws surrounding bodycam footage and require de-escalation training. It was filed a day after an Austin police officer was charged in Ramos' fatal shooting.

Lee esta historia en español. Republicans in Travis County will try to win one of the most powerful positions in local government this fall: county judge.…

Lee esta historia en español. Local attorney and activist Andy Brown will be the Democratic nominee for Travis County judge in the November election.…

Lee esta historia en español. State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, has dropped out of the runoff with former Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt for the…

Former Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt was leading the way Tuesday night in the special election to replace former state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin,…

Austin area officials extended their stay-at-home guidelines Friday morning as businesses reopen under new state rules.Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County…

The City of Austin and Travis County are partnering to form a task force focused on reopening the local economy. The Opening Central Texas for Business…

Austin-Travis County will probably see a spike in COVID-19 cases two weeks after the Easter weekend, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt said during a news…