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