Better late than never, the Totescast claws out of its South By Southwest haze to bring you the news you can use. First up: a rundown of two Austin tech issues – redesigning the city website, and attracting Google here – that were mulled in tandem with SXSW Interactive.

Then it’s a look at our feature this week showcasing Austin arcana, so visitors won’t look like total noobs, and locals can brush up on the basics. (It’s Burnet, durn it, learn it!) And lastly, the ramifications of Art Acevedo turning down a salary hike to stay in the race for Dallas police chief. As always, Jordan Smith and Wells Dunbar are your totally awesome hosts.

This article appears in March 12 • 2010.

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