Government
Garza secures party nomination for DA
TravCo issues disaster declaration for eclipse Travis County officials declared a local disaster March 8 for the total solar eclipse April 8. What happened The declaration comes in anticipation of an influx of visitors and traffic in April, and potential strains on first responders the week of the eclipse. Austin’s 911 Emergency Communications Center will increase staffing from April 6-9 to address a potential for additional calls. Private property owners in unincorporated areas of Travis County are required to give officials notice if planning a gathering with more than 50 people. Residents are encouraged to view the eclipse from home, run errands before April 8 and plan ahead for traffic.
Local races
Winner
66.86% José Garza 33.14% Jeremy Sylestine Travis County District Attorney, Democratic Party 56.68% Sherine Thomas 28.7% Susana Castillo 14.63% Madeleine Connor 353rd Judicial District judge, Democratic Party 86.09% Lloyd Doggett 7.88% Christopher “Chris” McNerney 6.04% Eduardo “Lalito” Romero U.S. House District 37, Democratic Party
Incumbent José Garza won the Democratic nomination for Travis County district attorney over opponent Jeremy Sylestine in the March 5 primary election. He’ll face Republican Daniel Betts in the November general election. In other news Sherine Thomas won the Democratic 353rd Judicial District race with over 56% of the vote. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Casar ran unopposed and will face the winner of a Republican runoff for House District 35. Incum- bent U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett won the District 37 Democratic primary and will face Republican Jenny Garcia Sharon. Michael Rodriguez and Steven Wright will compete in the runoff May 28 for District 35 Republican race.
SOURCES: TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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