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Looking at the Candidates for County Judge — and the Precinct Chairs Who Will Decide the Winner
Candidates for County Judge of Travis County near the finish line as 136 precinct chairs prepare to make their choice.
Who Will Replace Sarah Eckhardt As Travis County Judge — How That Will Be Decided Might Surprise You
The next County Judge of Travis County Texas could be elected with just 35 votes. Plus the Austin City Council moves to place a large property tax for rail on the November ballot.
Will Self Described “Opportunistic Investors” Prevail Over Historic Stonegate Neighborhood?
by Daryl Slusher Over the last few years anyone paying attention to discussions at the City Council and Planning Commission has heard a lot about taking racial equity into account in land use cases. That standard, however, seems to apply only when it benefits the...
Adler Says He Would Not Seek Strong Mayor Position If It Is Created
Mayor Steve Adler answers inquiry on strong mayor initiative. “I’m not associated with the initiative, but I support it. I will not run for re-election or undertake a petition drive.”
DHS holds unaccompanied children at hotel without hearings, according to lawsuit
by Bismarck D. Andino Members of the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) took to social media Thursday denouncing lack of due process under new immigration rules after actions by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to hold immigrant children at a Hampton Inn &...
Contrary to Media Report, Adler Could Become Eligible To Run if Effort to Switch to Strong Mayor Succeeds
Austins Mayor Steve could actually be eligilble to run if political allies succeed in winning approval of a switch to strong mayor – contrary to an earlier report.
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