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Council Passes HOME 2 – Link to Federal Rail Grant Application Becomes Clear
Austin Council passes HOME 2 as link to federal transit grant application becomes clearer.
HOME 2: Chito Can’t See the Trees and Will Watson Speak
HOME 2 heads to the finish line while Chito Vela fails to see the trees. Plus, will Watson speak? And, City staff addresses whether “average” citizens will be able to access HOME.
Are They Even Trying to Obey the Law? The City of Austin’s Legal Losing Streak
Over the last several years, the Austin City Council and the City of Austin have suffered a series of major legal defeats. We review those cases. . .
Judge Delivers Blow to Statesman PUD – In Latest City of Austin Legal Disaster
Suit from Bunch, Aleshire, and Lewis knocks down Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone related to Statesman PUD, in latest City of Austin legal defeat
All We Are Saying Is Give T. C. a Chance – Plus HOME 2 Has Arrived — And ETODs Are Back
After a 14 month national search, the Austin Council hires T.C. Broadnax as he exits from Dallas, plus HOME 2 and ETODs return to Council agenda
District Attorney Election Wrap-Up – Council Inches Closer to Hiring a New City Manager
José Garza prevails in District Attorney race while the Austin City Council inches closer to hiring a City Manager.
True Stories
True Stories – Trump Flotilla on Lake Travis Leaves Metaphor and Symbolism In Its Wake – Do Greg Abbott and Greg Casar Have More In Common Than Their First Names?
Trump Flotilla inspires metaphor and symbolism, Gov Greg Abbott threatens to put APD under state control, do Abbott and Greg Casar have more in common than their first names?
Governor Abbott and Austin Council Tangle Over Cuts to Police Budget — Did the Council Hand a Campaign Issue to Texas Republicans?
Austin City Council cuts the police budget and Governor Greg Abbott senses a political opportunity.
Who Will Replace Sarah Eckhardt As Travis County Judge — How That Will Be Decided Might Surprise You
The next County Judge of Travis County Texas could be elected with just 35 votes. Plus the Austin City Council moves to place a large property tax for rail on the November ballot.
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