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Political Fault Lines on Display at TribFest
State and national politicians and pundits converge on Austin for three-day fest
Amy Smith
Amy Smith has been writing about Austin policy and politics for over 20 years. She joined The Austin Chronicle in 1996.
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Dueling Audits Create Confusion Ahead of November Election
Both sides of Prop I gear up for battle ahead of November election
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Travis County Democratic Party Eager to Turn Page After Chair’s Resignation
Two candidates have emerged to replace Jessica Cohen in special election
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Council Set to Approve Outside Firm to Audit City Operations
Concurrently, Council is also weighing a citizen-driven initiative to study city spending
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Historic Landmark Commission Shut Out of Barton Springs Bridge Decision
Commissioners may seek to save the Zilker structure from demolition
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Zilker Boat Rentals Hopes to Stay Afloat With New Legacy Title
City contract delays had hamstrung longtime family business
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With City Budget Crunch, Recycled Reads Goes on the Chopping Block
Community members thwarted previous shuttering attempt
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Data-Driven Former Council Member Bill Spelman Dies at 68
The Harvard-trained public policy specialist served multiple terms
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Petitioners Hope to Force a Vote on New Convention Center Amid Demolition
They’d redirect money to live music and eco-tourism
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Well-Behaved? Let’s Assume Not.
Barbara Leaming’s new biography makes the case that Jackie O suffered from PTSD