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Covers:  local news; anything related to Austin, Travis County, and the State of Texas
Doesn't Cover: very little!
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Eva Ruth Moravec’s Biography

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An experienced and dedicated journalist, Eva Ruth runs City Cast Austin, comprising a small team that produces a newsletter and podcast every weekday about Austin news and culture. From her first job at community newspapers, Eva Ruth has always been invested in local news, and remained so through staff positions at the San Antonio Express-News and Associated Press, and as a freelancer contributing to The Washington Post, The Atlantic, ProPublica, Texas Observer, and others. Her podcasting caree…

Eva Ruth Moravec’s Journalist Portfolio

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Texas AG Paxton facing new trial in whistleblowers' lawsuit

Texas AG Paxton facing new trial in whistleblowers' lawsuit

In a Travis County court, unlike in his impeachment trial, Paxton will have to take the stand for questioning…

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Texas attorney general acquitted in historic impeachment trial

Texas attorney general acquitted in historic impeachment trial

The state Senate did not come close to a conviction on any of the 16 charges that could have forced Ken Paxto…

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Texas Senate deliberates hours on Paxton's future as attorney general

Texas Senate deliberates hours on Paxton's future as attorney general

With the defense having called just four witnesses, the impeachment trial heads toward a momentous conclusion…

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A mistress almost takes the stand in Texas AG's impeachment trial

A mistress almost takes the stand in Texas AG's impeachment trial

Laura Olson's testimony had been widely anticipated in the bribery and misconduct trial of Ken Paxton, which …

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Short-Term Rentals Cause a Long-Term Mess

Short-Term Rentals Cause a Long-Term Mess

Giant rental platforms are creating drama in the streets-and putting money in the coffers of Texas cities.

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At Texas attorney general's impeachment trial, all the Senate's a stage

At Texas attorney general's impeachment trial, all the Senate's a stage

With questions like "Are you a RINO?" the historic trial of Ken Paxton is about political theater as much as …

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Articles

Travis County Democrats elect Luke Warford as November election approaches Original

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By Eva Ruth Moravec Verified
| Austin American-Statesman Verified
Photo courtesy of Luke Warford Courtesy of Luke Warford The Travis County Democratic Party elected a new chair on Saturday, two weeks after the former chair resigned under intense internal pressure, party insiders said. Luke Warford, 37, was elected in a 115-5 vote on a Zoom call, just 87 days before the November elections. Warford is a longtime Democratic operative who worked on President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign and Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
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Travis County starts flood siren plan as disaster funds run out

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By Eva Ruth Moravec Verified
| Austin American-Statesman Verified
Travis County Road & bridge workers talk about rebuilding Juniper Trail after it was washed out by Sandy Creek after heavy rain on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Leander, Texas. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman Travis County commissioners voted Tuesday to start planning a county-wide flood siren system, required by a new state law affecting the 30 counties most impacted by last summer’s catastrophic flooding.
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Austin violence-prevention groups face $130K in proposed cuts

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By Eva Ruth Moravec Verified
| Austin American-Statesman Verified
Austin Police Department officers stage on Suncrest Road in Manor, where they were searching for a suspect that fled after a series of shootings on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Austin. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman Violence-prevention advocates and city staff urged Austin City Council members Monday to preserve funding for community programs they said are a critical part of the city’s strategy for preventing shootings and homicides.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. My parents used to own one that I worked on before we bought our first computer, a Macintosh LCIII.

How is social media changing news?

News is more accessible to the masses, but that accessibility has also caused audiences to question what they read and where it comes from

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being trusted to share a victim or suspect's story carries a ton of responsibility. One must be balanced, skeptical, inquisitive, personable.

Awards

Phillip True Award

2010 - Online Impact

The result of internal voting, the online impact award went to the newsroom employee who made the biggest waves online. At the time, I was covering breaking public safety news five days a week, and I used Twitter, our crime team blog and our website to break news.

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2013 - Member of the Month

"Congratulations to Eva Ruth Moravec, who has been named SPJ’s November Volunteer of the Month for her outstanding service to her chapter. In addition to reviving the San Antonio chapter, she is being recognized for raising scholarship money, hosting the Region 8 conference and recruiting broadcast members and freelancers to the board, among other things."

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