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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
Hearings Underway On Pool’s HOME Initiative — National Historical Perspective — And, Will Austin’s Legendary Peace Maker Return?
October 26 hearing on Leslie Pool’s fast moving HOME initiative, national and historical factors beyond Austin that affect housing prices, and is there is anyone with the talent and inclination to broker a compromise. Who could that be?
Passing of Flo Inspires Classic Austin Response, But Barton Springs Eternal
Marking the passing of Flo, the iconic pecan tree on the hillside at Barton Springs, and the classic Austin response her passing generated
Watson Delivers on Notice – Plus Homeless Strategy Update – 911 Makes Hiring Advances
Updates on Kirk Watson and notification of property owners regarding LDC proposals plus updates on homeless and 911 call center issues
True Stories
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.
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...
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.
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