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So Long Arnold Garcia
I want to begin today’s column with a few words about my friend Arnold Garcia, former Editorial Board Chairman at the Austin American-Statesman. Arnold passed away from pancreatic cancer on August 12. The Statesman did a superb job of giving him his due, in a story...
Austin Homicides, Part 2 – Just the Facts
A deep dive into the grim statistics on murders in Austin so far this year.
Austin Homicide Surge Leaves Trail of Sorrow and Tragedy – Part 1 of 3
First of a three part series on Austin’s surge in homicides. Part 1 focuses on the human cost.
APD Still Pretty Mum on Charges from Garza and Garza – Watson May Run – Candlewood Update – Abbott Still Endangering Public Health
APD sort of responds to property crime questions. Candlewood purchase update. Abbott’s dangerous pandering. Watson may run again for Mayor.
What If Texas Were More Like France? At Least in August
Texas in August, Save Austin Now petition, Fued between TCo prosecutors and APD, Austin’s Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, COVID resurges locally
Joe Manchin Comes To Texas – Surge Voters Often Help Republicans
Manchin raises money from oil tycoons after rebuffing fugitive Texas Ds. A look at surge voters.
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