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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson was confirmed as the winner of the mayoral race after the final vote tally was posted on Monday night, following the inclusion of 75 provisional ballots. Despite having a commanding lead of over 100,000 votes, Watson needed more than 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff, and after the provisional … Read more

A woman from Lago Vista has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of tampering with evidence related to her son’s death in 2023, according to Travis County court records. Veronica Soriano, 36, was found guilty on November 12 of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair a … Read more

Williamson County’s rapid population growth has highlighted the increasing need for a dedicated medical examiner’s office, especially as death investigations grow more complex. The county’s Justices of the Peace, who currently handle death inquests, have been overwhelmed by the rising number of cases, with the population nearing 700,000. Justice of the Peace Evelyn McLean, who … Read more

The Travis County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that Alvin Stewart, who has been incarcerated for two decades, should be granted a new trial and released from prison while awaiting a decision from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Stewart was convicted 20 years ago of manslaughter and robbery in connection with the killing of … Read more

Travis County commissioners have established a $500,000 security fund to help protect the homes of local elected officials, a decision driven by growing concerns about their personal safety. The unanimous vote, passed during a public meeting last month, will benefit about three dozen elected officials, including probate judges and the county tax collector, by covering … Read more