The runoff for Austin City Council Place 4 is beginning to come into focus, with endorsements lining up behind Laura Morrison, who led Cid Galindo in the first round last month.
The Man gives its nod to Morrison in a Sunday editorial, calling it “a close contest” but arguing that the former neighborhood activist is “the candidate with broader range.”
The Chronicle goes with Morrison, too, saying she and Galindo both “are highly...
Austinist Live Blogs The Republican Debate!
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Possible Compromise On Extended Parking Meter Hours
Councilmember Mike Martinez has proposed a compromise on the extended downtown parking meter hours, which were originally set to kick in this month but had been delayed until September 6....
The Downtown Parking Controversy Continues
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Kathie Tovo Wins City Council Runoff
In Saturday's runoff election for the Place 3 seat on Austin City Council, Kathie Tovo ended up with 56% of the vote (to incumbent Randi Shade's 44%). She'll be sworn in with Laura Morrison...
Central Austin's suicide pact
Mildly eccentric (colorful?) lawyer and erstwhile City Council candidate Robin Cravey, like me, worries about the flight of children from central Austin. He's a bit more acerbic than I am;...
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