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.
Austin Independent Reaches Two Year Mark – Workers Demand A Vacation
March 1, 2022 will mark two years of publication here at The Austin Independent. Given the upcoming birthday, or anniversary, I want to thank the readers out there who have helped keep us alive that long. Especially thank you to everyone who has offered tips,...
19 Cops Indicted – Republican Railroad Commission Primary Gets Racy – Casar Earns Half True Rating
APD indictments, Republican primary gets racy, Casar ad update.
Austin Independent 2022 Partial Election Guide
An election guide as voters head to the polls again, and again. Shea faces challenge in Pct 2. Rival Republicans tussle with indictee Paxton over AG job
Casar Still Claiming Credit for “Implementing” Sick Leave Ordinance That Was Overturned by Courts – Nobody Got Sick Leave
In campaign for Congress Greg Casar prominently claims credit for “implementing” a sick leave ordinance that was overturned by Texas Courts.
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.
Eddie Rodriguez campaign mailer criticizing Greg Casar’s record outrages some Democratic officials
Where does Eddie Rodriguez’s campaign mailer land on the spectrum between “Republican-style campaign tactics” and accurate portrayal of Greg Casar’s record?
True Stories
JFK Jr. a No-Show; Doggett Announces for New Austin Seat; Casar vs Rodriguez in District 35; and More
Observing emergent Texas Fascism. JFK Jr. a no show in Dallas. Lloyd Doggett announces for new Austin seat. Rodriguez vs Casar.
COVID Deaths Reach Civil War Levels – Do General Grant’s Words Fit Today?
As COVID deaths near Civil War levels we ponder whether the words of General Grant can apply today. Plus an examination of the dominant media narrative on national Democrats.
Texas Garners Multiple National Headlines – Human Toll from Abbott’s Pandering Mounts – There Goes Robert E. Lee
The casualty count from Governor Greg Abbott’s pandering mounts while Robert E. Lee finally goes down in Virginia.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.