Trump Continues to Hide Out and Claim Fraud as Country’s Problems Mount
It’s been almost three weeks since the election and President Donald Trump continues to hide out in the White House with almost no public events on his schedule. Also, the man who prides himself on being such a tough guy has not taken a single question from reporters...
Council Election Update and a Look at the Runoffs in West Austin – Police Budget Issue Continues to Loom Large
Two Austin Council incumbents win, two others face December 15 runoffs and one new Council Member Vanessa Fuentes takes office in January. The police budget issue looms over the two West Austin runoffs.
Which Candidate in District 6 Has the Most Socially Just Position on the Land Development Code?
It is widely believed that Democrats have more socially just policies than Republicans. But, is that the case with the LDC in District 6?
Hamilton Pool Road Development Dispute Has Implications for Entire Barton Springs Zone — Key Decision Imminent
The West Travis County PUA Board is poised to make decisions that could have lasting impact on Barton Creek and Barton Springs.
Joe Biden Soars To Victory – But, Not In Texas
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris grind out a presidential victory, but Texas Democrats fall short, again
A Look at Trump’s America on the Eve of the Election
“There’s no road map gonna tell us where we are.” Eliza Gilkyson, “Promises to Keep,” from her album 2020.
True Stories
Trump Continues to Hide Out and Claim Fraud as Country’s Problems Mount
It’s been almost three weeks since the election and President Donald Trump continues to hide out in the White House with almost no public events on his schedule. Also, the man who prides himself on being such a tough guy has not taken a single question from reporters...
DeBeauvoir and Elfant Work To Make Voting Less Difficult and More Likely in Travis County
Those of us who focus on and care about government generally do so because we want the government to do a good job. Especially on the Democratic side, we want government to work. And, when we see it working well, the view here is that we should say so. With that...
Paxton, Abbott and Trump, A Triumvirate For Our Times
Ken Paxton, Greg Abbott and Donald Trump have bizarre weeks, even for them.
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.