Travis County Archives

03/13/2026

March is Women’s History Month!

Did you know that although Travis County was founded in 1840, it didn’t have a female elected official until 1912?

Learn more about the trailblazing women who helped shape our community in the Travis County Archives online exhibit: https://traviscountyhistory.org/online-exhibits/first-women//

02/04/2026

10/30/2025

The Travis County Archives is honored to be a part of the Palm School Oral History Project, which provides valuable insight into the school’s significance to the Mexican American Community of Austin.

The oral histories are now available on our Preservica site, and we invite you to listen to these important stories: https://traviscountyarchives.starter1ua.preservica.com/uncategorized/SO_90d0729e-995d-47bc-bcce-68200b253627/

10/29/2025

Thank you to all who joined us for Travis County History Day yesterday, and especially to our current and former Commissioners Court members. Your commitment to the betterment of Travis County is very much appreciated, and we enjoyed being able to recognize you!

Weren’t able to attend? Check out our online exhibit - https://traviscountyhistory.org/travis-county-history-day/commissioners-court/

10/01/2025

We hope you'll join us! https://www.facebook.com/events/1141411791195629

07/01/2025

Save the Date!

05/22/2025

STAR Flight turns 40!

This year marks STAR Flight’s 40th year of operation. STAR (“Shock Trauma Air Rescue”) Flight is the emergency helicopter service of Travis County. An agency of the Travis County government, STAR Flight conducts air ambulance, search and rescue, firefighting, and law enforcement support missions. Based in Austin, its area of operations includes Travis County and 19 surrounding counties.

To learn more about the history of this important operation, check out our online exhibit - https://traviscountyhistory.org/online-exhibits/starflight/.

01/30/2025

The Archives recently received two digital collections relating to the early history of Manor and Webberville, the Banks McLaurin papers and the Eggleston Dick Townes papers.

The papers of the Banks McLaurin collection were compiled and used to create the “Webberville and the Manor Cemetery” publication in 1995, which includes extensive information on the history of the two communities and its residents.

The Townes papers are those of attorney Eggleston Dick Townes, who lived in Manor in the 1850s and 1860s. The papers include records of John F. Webber, early Travis County settler and namesake of Webberville.

Thank you to the donors for allowing us to make these records available to the public! View the materials at https://traviscountyarchives.starter1ua.preservica.com/uncategorized/SO_196a27b4-6041-41e3-b347-6ba02afa7d36/

12/06/2024

We are grateful to everyone who came out for our 17th History Day event! Thank you also to Judge Bob Perkins for being on hand to accept the History Day proclamation in Commissioners Court this week.

11/20/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Travis County History Day exhibit opening yesterday!

Missed the event? Be sure to check out our virtual exhibit.

Texas has more historic courthouses than any other state. Historically, county courthouses have served as the heart of the community and a hub of social activity. They are a symbol of civic pride, power, and the seat of local government. The courts they house play an essential role in maintaining th...

11/18/2024

Reminder to join us tomorrow from 12:00-1:00 for the History Day exhibit opening and reception. Refreshments will be provided. See you there!