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Austin Energy Belongs to All Austin Citizens — Let’s Keep It Healthy
Keeping in mind the fundamental importance of public utilities as City Council considers Austin Energy’s rate proposal.
The Christmas Rush at City Hall — Developers Gather Around the Tree
The holiday season is here. While some may be coasting already, for people in many walks of life the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas means a mad rush to get things done before the end of the year. And, of course, that is the case at Austin City Hall. The...
City Schedules Major LDC Hearing for Election Night — Plus Part 3 of the Independent’s Series on the Adler Council’s Final Days LDC Quest
Breaking report on Land Development (LDC) hearing scheduled for Election Night, plus how the Adler Councils packed two huge issues into one ill-fated package.
Pace of Austin Building Permits for Apartments Once Again Tramples Core LDC Talking Points — And Could Developers Have Any Responsibility for High Housing Prices
(Part 2 of a series) In the first installment in this series we looked at how, contrary to the rhetoric of Mayor Steve Adler and numerous others, Austin is a runaway national leader in issuing building permits. To illustrate the point, we noted that on a per capita...
Austin Leads State and Nation by Secretariat Lengths in Issuing Building Permits — Trampling Core LDC Talking Points
I have long said that following Austin politics is like watching a soap opera, including that you can miss several episodes then catch up quickly. I use that analogy because, as I hope a few folks noticed, I have been on a six month plus break from publishing. Now,...
Primary Election Round Up – From Congress to the Commissioners Court
Texas Primary Election Round Up – Federal, State and local races in the Austin area.
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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.
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.
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