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Watson Walks the Wire
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, a skilled political professional, proposes “robust” notice to homeowners on LDC changes, but still leaves us wondering where’s he headed..
From Brush To Crush – Destroying Art and Erasing History
Historical institutions are cannibalized making room for change. When art lives on the walls, the stories told become part of the rubble.
Update on Moore Stories You Won’t Read In Local Mainstream Media
Todd and Oz of KLBJ-AM only media to tell Austin Independent they had reported on Chas Moore’s statements
Moore Stories You Haven’t Read In Local Media
Chas Moore wants to abolish police and prisons and allow Black Only cigar bars, but you won’t read about it in mainstream Austin media.
Number of Homes Affected by Leslie Pool Proposal Stretches Well Into Six Figures – Council Has Not Committed To Notify Homeowners
Leslie Pool’s zoning definition change proposal could affect more than 170,000 households and Council may not even notify affected property owners.
Pool Proposes Major Changes for Single Family Zoning
In a move that would have dramatic effects on neighborhoods in every part of Austin, Council Member Leslie Pool is proposing to redefine single family zoning categories to allow at least three units per lot in all areas zoned Single Family -- SF 1, SF 2, SF3 and SF4...
True Stories
Police Oversight Propositions, Lawsuit Related To Statesman PUD, Possible Replay Election on Rail
Short reports on the May 6 police oversight election, a lawsuit filed in relation to the Statesman PUD and a possible redo election on rail
Primary Election Round Up – From Congress to the Commissioners Court
Texas Primary Election Round Up – Federal, State and local races in the Austin area.
19 Cops Indicted – Republican Railroad Commission Primary Gets Racy – Casar Earns Half True Rating
APD indictments, Republican primary gets racy, Casar ad update.
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