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Last week, Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, held her seat in a recount by 12 votes over challenger Dan Neil. However, there's muttering that Neil could challenge that seemingly final result. Is it possible that the GOP can boost their 99 seat majority to a 100 seat super-majority? Theoretically, yes: Realistically, no.

12:54PM Wed. Dec. 8, 2010, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

The Daily Hustle: 12/8/10

Puppies! And Kittens! That's right, the city (not to mention the Hustle) are pulling at your heartstrings for the holidays, as low or no cost pet initiatives are under way this winter season, along with the continuing search for a new Animal Services officer.

9:37AM Wed. Dec. 8, 2010, Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

Newsgeist: 12/8/10

Wednesday's Newsgeist brings stories on holiday package shipping, the craigslist murder, and remembering John Lennon. Full scoop is after the jump.

7:52AM Wed. Dec. 8, 2010, Eric Pickhartz Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Taylor Swift Muzingo

Upstairs at Caroline

Everybody Scream! Ravencraft’s Vault of Horror at Mister Tramps Sport Pub, 8565 Research Blvd.

Bride of Chucky
at Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

The Daily Hustle: 12/7/10

This Thursday, City Council's set to tackle 78 items and a few real doozies: the E. 12th permanent supportive housing controversy, an unpopular zoning request along Barton Springs, Central Library action, and lots more. We've got the agenda highlights after the jump.

10:59AM Tue. Dec. 7, 2010, Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

The Daily Hustle: 12/6/10

Finalists for Police Monitor have been narrowed from the original six to four. And tomorrow, the public can meet them before City Manager Marc Ott's anticipated selection this month. More deets below the fold.

11:05AM Mon. Dec. 6, 2010, Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

Newsgeist: 12/6/10

Another Monday means another Newsgeist. This one's got shark attacks, food allergies, and the death penalty. Read more for the links.

7:49AM Mon. Dec. 6, 2010, Eric Pickhartz Read More | Comment »

The Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast is Bigger and Deffer!

With apologies to LL Cool J and this week's feature, the Totescast delves into our cover story on Austin police policies (or the lack thereof) when dealing with deaf citizens – and how they often make difficult situations much worse.

2:47PM Fri. Dec. 3, 2010, Jordan Smith and Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

Is Death Unconstitutional?

Is Texas' death penalty system so capricious and riddled with errors that it creates an unconstitutional risk that an innocent will be (or has been) executed?

1:29PM Fri. Dec. 3, 2010, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

The Daily Hustle: 12/3/10

It's safe to say since we wrote about it earlier this week, the Marshall Apartments permanent supportive housing proposal has absolutely gone bananas, with press releases, neighborhood votes, and a high profile resignation from the Urban Renewal Board. All that, and it still ain't even on the draft agenda.

12:37PM Fri. Dec. 3, 2010, Wells Dunbar Read More | Comment »

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