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Did the Lege make the DB90 debate moot?

Did the Lege make the DB90 debate moot?

This is not a time for "tougher" density bonuses.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 10 Jun 2025
Is preservation the way?

Is preservation the way?

Marc Duchen wants a preservation fund. But we already got one.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 09 Jun 2025
Let's talk about "unintended consequences"

Let's talk about "unintended consequences"

What exactly is Council trying to "fix" in DB90?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 05 Jun 2025
A tough time for police powers

A tough time for police powers

With Trump in power, civil liberties are top of mind again.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 04 Jun 2025
What's happening in District 8?

What's happening in District 8?

Paige Ellis considers a third term.

By Jack Craver 03 Jun 2025
Austin's third worst storm

Austin's third worst storm

The economics of storm prep are changing.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 30 May 2025
Austerity comes for Barton Springs

Austerity comes for Barton Springs

OK dear readers, I'm in the process of moving over the next few days, so the content may be sparse. The girls and the cats are flying up, while I'll be driving my dented Mazda 2 up with my dad. This is a sign of things

By Jack Craver 29 May 2025
The NIMBY comeback?

The NIMBY comeback?

And Project Connect lives another day.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 27 May 2025
The highway caps compromise

The highway caps compromise

Still need to find a lot of money.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 23 May 2025
Huh?

Huh?

A highly unusual letter from state legislators on highway caps.

By Jack Craver 22 May 2025
The small caps win

The small caps win

Watson & Council will support two highway caps, not five.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 21 May 2025
Bad news for highway caps

Bad news for highway caps

There's no 'free money' available.

By Jack Craver 19 May 2025
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