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Primary Election Round Up – From Congress to the Commissioners Court
Texas Primary Election Round Up – Federal, State and local races in the Austin area.
Austin Independent Reaches Two Year Mark – Workers Demand A Vacation
March 1, 2022 will mark two years of publication here at The Austin Independent. Given the upcoming birthday, or anniversary, I want to thank the readers out there who have helped keep us alive that long. Especially thank you to everyone who has offered tips,...
19 Cops Indicted – Republican Railroad Commission Primary Gets Racy – Casar Earns Half True Rating
APD indictments, Republican primary gets racy, Casar ad update.
Austin Independent 2022 Partial Election Guide
An election guide as voters head to the polls again, and again. Shea faces challenge in Pct 2. Rival Republicans tussle with indictee Paxton over AG job
Casar Still Claiming Credit for “Implementing” Sick Leave Ordinance That Was Overturned by Courts – Nobody Got Sick Leave
In campaign for Congress Greg Casar prominently claims credit for “implementing” a sick leave ordinance that was overturned by Texas Courts.
Eckhardt Cleared in “Judicial Conduct” Complaint, But The Right to Disparage City Council Is Under Attack
A panel of Republican judges clears Sarah Eckhardt, and displays a sense of humor. But, a few local Democrats want to stop disparagement of the Austin City Council.
True Stories
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.
Eckhardt Cleared in “Judicial Conduct” Complaint, But The Right to Disparage City Council Is Under Attack
A panel of Republican judges clears Sarah Eckhardt, and displays a sense of humor. But, a few local Democrats want to stop disparagement of the Austin City Council.
District 2 – Austin City Council Candidate Questionnaire
Austin City Council District 2 candidates answer questions from the Austin Independent
District 4 – Austin City Council Candidate Questionnaire
Louis Herrin III, Austin City Council Candidate District 4 answers questions from the Austin Independent.
District 6 – Austin City Council Candidate Questionnaire
Austin CIty Council Candidates District 6 candidates answer questins from the Austin Independent
District 7 – Austin City Council Candidate Questionnaire
Austin City Council District 7 candidates answer questions from the Austin Independent.
District 10 – Austin City Council Candidate Questionnaire
Austin City Council District 10 candidates answer questions from the Austin Independent.