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A weird historic zoning case
A controversial developer gets beat by YIMBYs.
A fishy financial forecast
And a former APD employee drops a bombshell.
The first APD conviction
And a NIMBY & YIMBY PAC.
Council members want 'clarity' on police contract
I think they're skipping over the more important question.
Pressure builds on police contract
The contract might not go through.
How the cops got such a sweet contract
We deserve more info on the fiscal impact.
A very pricey police contract
That might break the law?
The homeless funding cliff
We need more money for every type of homeless service.
Weird endorsements
Two Democratic clubs decline to oppose Mackenzie Kelly?
Is the Council work session dead?
Is it the city manager or the mayor who doesn't want these public meetings?
What business is good for your neighborhood?
A proposed relaxation and tightening of commercial zoning.
Have Rogan & Musk 'remade' Austin?
The effect of reactionary tech bros has been greatly exaggerated.
Can Austin make a safe left turn?
Left turn signals are saving lives. We need more.
Is density always better for the environment?
Good news, bad news for urbanists.
Supply & Demand keeps winning
Don't expect mea culpas from the housing deniers.
Greco sues, Watson avoids...
& why isn't APD saying what crimes it solves?
The police union loses in court
A rebuke to APA & city management.
When will the city actually put safety first?
The motor heads are still calling the shots.
Out of town fundraising?
How much is too much for city candidates?
Where's the mayor's race at?
Does anyone have a shot at Watson?
How much talk is too much?
The balance between efficiency & transparency in local govt.
Public order on public transit
What will the Cap Metro cops do?
A convo with the city manager
After three months, the new City Manager isn't sure what Barton Springs is.