July 4 in Austin, in pictures

City Council Races: Usual Suspects Endorse Usual Suspects
Democrats around the country are clamoring for change in a heated presidential campaign. But as the endorsement rounds for the May city council races...

Mural celebrates history of 2 Austin neighborhoods
A piece of Austin art has turned into so much more for the Crestview and Brentwood neighborhoods of North Central Austin.

The McMansion ordinance's impact
Today's Statesman (Feb. 18) has an interesting article on the McMansion ordinance's impact. A couple of quick reactions. First, the article implies...

Austinites being harrassed by pushy magazine salesmen
Police are warning about aggressive, pushy and demanding magazine salesmen who are making their way through several Austin neighborhoods.

Planning Commission Approves Plan to Tighten McMansion Restricti...
Image from An Agent on Flickr. The Planning Commission approved a proposal by the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods to tighten the...