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10 Elected Dems Write Sylestine a Letter – KXAN’s Deconstruction of José Garza’s “Fuzzy Math”
‘“We are attorneys, not statisticians,’” says DA José Garza as KXAN deconstructs his ‘“fuzzy math.”’ 10 Dems write Sylestine a letter.
An Interview with DA Candidate Jeremy Sylestine – Where’s José Garza?
The Austin Independent tries to interview both candidates for District Attorney but only one will talk to us.
Bozeman City Manager Calls Austin City Government a Sh#* Show and Creates His Own Sh#* Show in Bozeman
Austin’s City Manager search inches forward as Bozeman’s City Manager gets caught on video calling Austin governance a “sh#* show.”
Parks Department Invites All Employees to Segregated “Antiracist” Healing Sessions – Later Apologizes
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department invited all its employees to racially segregated sessions for racial healing.
Crime and Lack of Punishment
DA Jose Garza promised an office “where women are believed and survivors are treated with dignity and respect,” but let a man who brutally attacked a woman off with just probation.
The Art Acevedo Saga – 2024
Former Police Chief Art Acevedo appointed to a new City Hall position by Jesus Garza, then withdraws after furor.
True Stories
Early Voting for Texas Primary Runoff Starts Monday, Austin Remains in Stage 4 Risk Level
Early voting set to start in delayed Texas runoff election
True Stories: Virtual Standoff on Second Street – City Manager Rejects Calls to Fire Police Chief Manley – Activists and Council Members Press for Reallocation of $100 Million from Police Budget
Austin City Council considers $100 million cut in police budget and axing of 100 proposed police officer positions, as part of local Defund the Polilce initiative.
True Stories – D.C. Mayor Trumps Trump – APD “Less Lethal” Rounds Still Inflict Serious Injuries
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser trumps Trump. “Less lethal” rounds in Austin still pretty lethal. Chief Manley apologizes but serious injuries remain.
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