Point Austin: MUD in Your Eye

Northwest Austin suburb chal­lenges the Voting Rights Act

"...a reduction in their future water rates. If you don't think that's special, I suggest you and your neighbors..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Michael King

News Roundup: Barton Springs, the Eastside, and Science

Barton Springs reopens, while activists take sides on East Side Hotel

"...• Don't Jump: Approved an encroachment agreement with UT-Austin for a..."

June 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Budgets Is Hard

Council begins digging into the budget details, and it ain't easy

"...estimates based on prior knowledge. District 6 Council Member Don Zimmerman testily dismissed the whole process, saying he wouldn't..."

May 8, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Bonds: 'Death By a Thousand Cuts'

Even with Propositions 1 and 3 passing, AISD's election campaign appeared doomed from the start

"...came in, the group, led by Tea Party activist Don Zimmerman, sent "thanks to the many activists who spent..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis Co. Vote

A mere 50.29% of Travis voters supported Proposition 15, the state constitutional amendment creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Insti­tute of Texas

"...in taxation right now" – with gas taxes that don't necessarily fund highways or sporting-goods taxes that don't go..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Democratic Disagreements and the Election

What will county election results mean for local Dems?

"...of the three announced primary candidates – Andy Brown, Donna Howard, or Kathy Rider – would be better suited..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Considers the True Cost of Saving a Buck

Affordability is in the details

"...that got displaced years ago. ... So if you don't want any renters in this town," he concluded, "then..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

What’s the Future of Body Cameras in Austin?

That’s up to the courts for now

"...scored appropriately for all respondents," Davis said. "If we don't win because of systems that are rigged, then I..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Council: From Trash to Treasure

Dripping Springs wants to dump its wastewater where?

"...bureaucratic and budgetary reasons – time to git 'er done...."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Did the City Jump Into Bed With Taser Too Fast?

Lawsuit seeks to block body camera contract

"...wearing a particular camera; cannot capture still photographs; and don't include autofocus capabilities. The company also suspects city favoritism..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Casar Kicks Off

Campaigns rumble into gear – and Doggett talks House sit-in

"...support and activism of his constituents, “the work got done.” (Casar hasn’t yet drawn an opponent, although former challenger..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: "Is There Anything We Can't Do?"

Reflections on 10-1's rookie year accomplishments

"...worse – a discouraged Gallo told the Monitor: "I don't think the traffic we have will ever get better."..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...make him dangerously unfit to be attorney general."– Craig McDonald of Texans for Public Jus­tice, on AG Ken Paxton's..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature

(Not) For Rent

With hopes of protection for Section 8 renters dashed, city takes steps to help

"...in part, to pressure from City Council's anti-affordable-housing champion, Don Zimmerman. Rep. Tony Dale, R-Cedar Park, succeeded in passing..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Protests and Presidents

Contentious issues and presidential contenders

"..."Save It, Don't Pave It," hosted by Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea,..."

May 4, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council: Between the Cup and the Lip

The 10-1 Council takes its first agenda

"...before they get to all that, District 6 CM Don Zimmerman, who has already expressed his annoyance with city..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: 10-1 Edition

Candidates on APD debacle, Stillwell ticks off Stonewall, and more

"...definitely doesn't have a problem with the mailer is Don Zimmerman, whose child custody woes were notably unmentioned. He..."

Nov. 3, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Welcome to Austin

"...Austin D6 Ballot OrderJames "Jimmy" Flannigan Lloyd "Pete" Phillips Don Zimmerman Jay Wiley Matt Stillwell Mackenzie Kelly..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...former Austin City Council member and serial election loser Don Zimmerman, who has filed for Place 1, and Travis..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Early Voting Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

José Garza takes sizable lead in D.A. race & more Travis Co. numbers

"...horns with Eddie Rodriguez in an runoff this fall; Don Zimmerman is a distant third...."

July 14, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray

Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson

"...also considered a run for the seat – Reps. Donna Howard, Celia Israel, and Gina Hinojosa – sending a..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...Former state Senate candidate Steve Kling (he lost to Donna Campbell) posted that Roger Garza of the Democratic Congressional..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

How Efficient Is Your City?

Austin may be about to find out

"...staff Michael Searle, and Panama hat sportin’ private citizen Don Zimmerman convened outside of the city clerk’s office last..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council Preview: Done by Twilight?

Light agenda features a few potential headlines

"...• Zimmerman's Shadow: Former Council Member Don Zim­merman sued the city..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Voting Results In, Some Conservatives Out

It's election time again

"...14 percentage points. Blame in part none other than Don Zimmerman who, after being kicked off Austin City Council..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

In the Name of Innovation

Council considers institutional racism, a suitor for Brackenridge Hospital

"...and all public incentive programs. (Were former Council Member Don Zimmerman still on the dais, he would undoubtedly deliver..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Quote of the Week

They really said that?

"...ceremony at City Council, jabbing at his D6 predecessor Don Zimmerman’s propensity for getting in the way..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Column

Top 10 Local Political Stories

The city's biggest stories

"...of five incumbents returning to City Council. District 6's Don "Tea Party" Zimmerman was evicted, by his own curmudgeonly..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: On and Off the Rails

Debating a Downtown rail station, AISD land purchase

"...favorites took a hit at the ballot box, with Don Zim­mer­man ousted, Gallo facing a tough run-off, and her..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Grieve Globally, Act Locally

Texas' Legislative circus comes to town in just six short weeks

"...public school finance, annexation policy (with Sarah Eckhardt and Don Zimmerman!), and land development issues, specifically regarding sales of..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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