George Morales discusses roads, budgets, and how he plans to lead Travis County’s Precinct 4 after Margaret Gómez, building on her legacy.
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‘Is it SpaceX?’ Travis County Commissioners question Austin’s Dog’s Head plan.
Travis County Commissioners held their first public meeting on Dog’s Head and left with few details about the proposed 2,600-acre project in Southeast Austin
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After 53 years in Travis County, Margaret Gómez retires with a call to learn from one another
Margaret Gómez, the longest-serving Travis County commissioner in history, is retiring early. She will continue her post overseeing Precinct 4 until June 11, when George Morales, who won the Democratic primary election for the seat last month, will be appointed to take over, Gómez said. Gómez, 81, said she is ready to step down after serving as […]
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It used to take 2 years to get affordable childcare in Travis County. Now, it’s taking months
Last month, Grace Todd got a phone call she had been waiting three years for. Since April 2023, Todd, a single mom and University of Texas at Austin graduate student living off a $35,000 stipend, has paid more than $900 a month for her daughter Clementine’s daycare tuition — the cheapest option she could find. […]
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Travis County votes to withhold 9% of Tesla’s tax rebate for insufficient documentation
The Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to withhold 9% of Tesla’s tax rebate for 2020-2022 for “partial noncompliance with certain provisions” in the company’s economic incentive deal with the county. “The big takeaway is we are holding Tesla accountable,” Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea said at the meeting. The deal, which was finalized in 2020, offers […]
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Brigid Shea wins Travis County commissioner Precinct 2; Precinct 4 heads to runoff
Incumbent Brigid Shea came out on top in the race for Travis County commissioner Precinct 2, and two candidates for the Precinct 4 spot are headed to a runoff. Unofficial results leave Shea with slightly more than 57% of the vote. Since no Republican candidates ran, Shea has effectively secured reelection for a fourth term. […]
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Travis County 2026 primary election results: Ledesma-Woody, Morales head to commissioners race runoff
Unofficial voting results show incumbent Brigid Shea has won the race for Travis County commissioner Precinct 2. George Morales and Susanna Ledesma-Woody will head to a runoff for the Precinct 4 seat. Shea, who has held the Precinct 2 position for a decade, finished with more than 57% of the vote. Civil rights attorney Amanda […]
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As health care costs balloon, Travis County asks department heads to cut spending by 5%
In anticipation of a tight budget year, Travis County is asking all department heads to find ways to cut spending by 5%. Those suggestions are due to budget office staff on April 27. Travis County Budget Director Travis Gatlin said the county isn’t considering a hiring freeze or laying off employees as part of the […]
