A Note To Readers
At the Austin Independent we cover a range of local and state issues and try to do so in a factual, thoughtful and even entertaining fashion. As a small publication, however, our publication schedule can vary. So we suggest signing up for email alerts. That way you won’t miss any stories. It’s free and we will not send you anything other than the alerts. Thanks, Daryl.
Sign Up For Email Alerts
"*" indicates required fields
Brutal Attack on Hike and Bike Trail Is Latest In A Series
Happy New Year and thanks to readers for bearing with us while we took a few weeks off. I was working on several stories to begin the new year, and we’ll get to those. But, that was before the machete attack on the young man near Auditorium Shores. So that will be our...
Austin Independent On Break – Will Resume Publishing January 17
Thank you for checking in. The Austin Independent took a holiday break. I’m now back at work researching and writing stories, but the first one won’t appear until next week, January 17. Thank you. Daryl
How HOME Backers Built a Council Supermajority
Austin Council passes HOME initiative. A look at the 9 vote supermajority.
Pool and Vela Hold One Way Press Conference — Some Questions for Council — HOME Scheduled for Vote on Thursday
HOME initiative heads for final Council hearing and scheduled vote on Thursday December 7.
Research on Council Member Ryan Alter, The Developer, Results in a Surprise Ending — And Deep Thoughts With Vanessa
Who knew that Council Member Ryan Alter was a developer, and then what happened; on the eve of the Council’s scheduled vote on HOME
California Transplant High-Tech Billionaires and Leslie Pool’s HOME Initiative
California transplant high-tech billionaires are getting involved in Austin politics, including Leslie Pool’s HOME initiative
True Stories
True Stories – Chip Roy Mourns Threadgill’s
Chip Roy mourns Threadgill’s and serves up platitudes while Dan Patrick returns to Fox News and Greg Abbot moves to reopen Texas.
True Stories – Congressman Chip Roy Explains His Big Spending Habits
Congressman Chip Roy tries to explain his transformation to big government spending.
A Pearl Harbor – Coronaviruanalogy falls short.
Ways to support medical workers and Austin businesses.
True Stories – Lt. Gov. Patrick Willing to Die for His Cause
by Daryl Slusher Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick leaped into national headlines this week by volunteering to die for the economy. Patrick told Fox News’ Tucker Carlson: “Tucker, no one reached out to me and said, as a senior citizen, are you willing to take a...
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.