The state of the race: fundraising
Who's raised money & who's broke?
Latest
Has Austin "reinvented" itself as walkable?
I'm skeptical.
The digital kiosks are here
Sports betting funding city services.
Finally: data transparency for bonds
And the digital billboards are here!
What's wrong with No Wrong Door?
What's controversial about coordination?
Get off our (Great) lawn
Park politics in South Austin.
Why cops show up to non-police calls
Because there are more of them!
How not to answer a 911 call
A deaf man was mistakenly deemed drunk.
An unusual zoning case in Southeast Austin
Including strange allegations of bribery.
An ICE boost for Misael Ramos?
Getting arrested can be good politics.
Another problem with Prop I
What does a "complete" audit mean?
My thoughts on Steve Adler's book
The parts I liked, the parts I didn't.
Who's against the audit referendum?
Prop I opponents should be wary of appearing complacent.
Austin on ICE
A chance for APD to gain credibility.
The 911 turf battle
And can APD just ignore pot laws?
Help the foster kids, reduce homelessness
Foster care is a major driver of homelessness.
How much should developers pay for affordable housing?
The fee-in-lieu compromise.
Watson finds a new pot of money for homeless
He should know. He helped create it.
Major problem
A doomed dog prompts outrage.
Should the cops run the 911 center?
Smart fiscal policy says no.
Why Paige Ellis's signatures were rejected
And the peril of cuttings sports programs.
Social media in local politics
Where should an elected official post?
APD vs AVs
APD wants to ticket driverless cars.
CapMetro lowers expectations
Don't expect ridership to grow soon.