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LDC in the Time of Corona Virus
In the time of the corona virus everyone has to determine how to best to carry on their responsibilities in the new and ever changing situation. For local, somewhat specialized media, such as the Austin Independent, our job is not getting out information to the masses on the corona virus.
Austin LDC – Our Own Tragidrama Reality Show
Austin’s ongoing Land Development Code tragidrama reality show has it all, well sort of. . .
Welcome to the Austin Independent
by Daryl Slusher
Thank you for visiting the Austin Independent website. This publication/website is my attempt to add to local and regional news coverage, contribute to public discourse, and also a way for me to return to something I really enjoy doing — that is writing about Austin politics and government.
Can Texas Turn America Blue?
The math on how Texas can change America in this year’s presidential election.
That Wild Race for County Attorney
Sparks fly as Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza ventures into the wild to stand before voters outside her single member Council district.
True Stories
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