Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"...steering committee list includes some heavy-­hitter names: Andrew Allison, Fred Cantu, Angela De Hoyos Hart, Bobby Levinski, Nelson Linder,..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Birth of Western Swing, Death of Milton Brown

Chapter excerpt from the new book by ATX music historians Michael Corcoran and Tim Kerr spotlights the debt that the kings of country swing, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, owed to Texan Milton Brown and his Musical Brownies

"...Records; and more. New subjects include Roky Erickson, Camilo Cantu, Sippie Wallace, Sonny Curtis, Jimmy Bowen, the D.O.C., Moon..."

March 27, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

All the Elections That Fit

And all's well that (sort of) ends ...

"...“Pio” Renteria: 1,914 (18.8%) Jose Valera: 1,681 (16.5%) Mario Cantu: 990 (9.7%) Shaun Ireland: 645 (6.3%) Eric J. Rangel:..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Election Early Voting Results

More numbers than you know what to do with

"...Shaun Ireland     326     5.99% Mario Cantu     490     9.00% Jose Quintero, Sr...."

Nov. 4, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

The Money Race

Who raised the most money?

"...On Hand Susana Almanza $1,600 $7,562 $0 $6,082 Mario Cantu 1,643 271 784 1,675 Julian Limon Fernandez 375 526..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature

Ten Districts, Many Visions

A Voice on the Dais

"...neighborhood contact team, still under dispute), and one against Fred McGhee (for promoting his book without a required campaign..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Candidates building the road to 10-1 work to define Austin's new civic order

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Playing the Dozens in District 3

Media forum takes on affordability, rail, city farms

"...Mario Cantu noted his years in public safety as an EMT-Paramedic..."

Sept. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: A Dozen in District 3

Media City Council forum continues tonight, 7pm

"...drama. The contenders are: Susana Almanza, Sabino "Pio" Renteria, Fred McGhee, Shaun Ireland, Kent Phillips, Mario Cantu, Eric J...."

Sept. 15, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Campaign Snapshots

Get up-to-date on the D3 and D4 candidates before next week's Ballot Boxing forums

"..."gentrification"). Another serious contender is the vocal and confident Fred McGhee, author and adjunct professor of anthropology at Austin..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

D3: Ethics Charge Filed Against Almanza

The infighting among candidates in the crowded District 3 City Council race continues

"...accuses Wray – a supporter of D3 opponent Mario Cantu – of unfairly "targeting" her campaign, pointing out that..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Road to 10-1: 78 Candidates!

So many candidates, so little time

"...District 3: Susana Almanza, Mario Cantu, Julian Limon Fernandez, Chris Hoerster, Shaun Ireland, Fred McGhee,..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

How to fit six dozen candidates into a one-pound newspaper

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

Eight (Plus One) Is Enough

"...Fred McGhee, archaeological consultant and ACC adjunct professor of anthropology,..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Money Race

10-1 Campaign Dollars

"...On Hand Susana Almanza $11,170 $3,789 $0 $7,581 Mario Cantu 3,720 1,659 784 2,061 Julian Limon Fernandez 980 920..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Fundraising Highlights

First period $$ deadline brings early numbers

"...(including just-filed Frank Guajardo), Susana Almanza raised $11,170 and Fred McGhee raised $1,405 and added $12,500 in loans; Shaun..."

July 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Catching up with 10-1

Candidates queuing up at sound of the money bell

"...this week, joining as declared candidates Susana Almanza, Mario Cantu, Shaun Ireland, Fred McGhee, and Eric Rangel. Moreover, Nicholas..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Mario Cantu Occupation: emergency medical technician/paramedic Experience: neighborhood activist (Austin Neighborhoods..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Water Into Whine

With this week's Council late start, what will happen to Citizens Communication?

"...District 3: Susana Almanza, Mario Cantu, Shaun Ireland, Fred McGhee..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...Mario Cantu, an EMT/paramedic and neighborhood representative, has filed a treasurer..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Mario Cantu has been considering a run for several weeks, and..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...Fred McGhee, author and public housing advocate, is "strongly considering"..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The More and the Merrier: Council Candidate Update

More hopefuls trickle in

"...Fred Cantu: Political consultant and longtime Democratic activist, most recently..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started

"...Fred McGhee, author and public housing advocate, is "strongly considering"..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

City Districting: Map Concludes ... Talk Resumes

"...they weren't crazy about the change. Austin Tejano Democrat Fred Cantu said as much at the final public input..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...La Voz wrote, "ask him how he plays marbles." Fred Cantu, the chair of the Austin Tejano Democrats, said..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

The Town Was Hoppin'

Austin's music scene of the Fifties lives on in Ray Campi

"...Campos' radio show for KVET. Never-recorded accordion master Ca­mi­lo Cantu, meanwhile, had couples dancing at La Polkita, an open-air..."

March 30, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

The Charter, the Devil, and the Details

Charter Revision Committee sends its recommendations to City Council

"...appointees to the CRC each took a different position. Fred Cantu of the Tejano Democrats argued vigorously for a..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

2011: Bring It On

Celebrities dish up their New Year's resolutions

"...everyone peace and strength in the coming year." – Fred Cantu, KEYE-TV (Austin, TX)..."

Dec. 28, 2010 Chronolog Post by R.U. Steinberg

The Contenders Weigh In!

K8x and Andy take the Anytime Fitness Challenge: Let the trash-talking begin!

"...A few (Cantu?) other media outlets were asked but did not respond..."

May 11, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

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