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March 15 is the last day to register to vote in April 13 primary runoff election
By Patrick Brendel Friday, 12 March 2010 15:25
Monday, March 15 is the deadline for citizens to register to vote in time for the April 13 primary runoff elections.
Austin City Council approves Facebook proposal
By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Friday, 12 March 2010 06:57
The Austin City Council approved a $200,000 economic development incentive proposal March 11 for Facebook Inc. to establish a 200-person, Austin-based sales and operations facility.
Stand and be counted: 2010 census takes roll
By K. Jenney Friday, 12 March 2010 00:00
In March, the U.S. is taking roll call as the country (and Puerto Rico) undergoes its 23rd census.
City council adopts “no-kill” animal services plan, $12 million contract to build east Austin animal shelter
By Patrick Brendel Thursday, 11 March 2010 11:38
Members of the Austin City Council voted unanimously Thursday in favor of a plan to reduce animal euthanizations, and also unanimously approved a $12 million contract to build a new animal shelter in east Austin.
Sen. Kirk Watson addresses transportation issues at Oak Hill meeting
By Yvonne Lim Wilson Monday, 08 March 2010 10:48
State Sen. Kirk Watson gave a dose of hard reality about Texas’ budget, which is faced with a $15 billion shortfall, and what it means for Austin transportation during a meeting of the Oak Hill Business and Professional Association March 4 at Cannoli Joe’s.
Travis County state representative and judicial candidates head to runoff
By Yvonne Lim Wilson Wednesday, 03 March 2010 14:32
Travis County will host two runoff elections April 13, in races where no candidates garnered a majority of votes in the March 2 primary.
Democrats party downtown on primary election night
By Mary Tuma Tuesday, 02 March 2010 23:53
Democratic supporters, family members, campaign staffers and friends mingled over drinks and live music at Serrano’s Big Tent Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday March 2, counting down the hours until final results were in. Bill White for Governor signs overwhelmed the downtown Tex-Mex restaurant’s outdoor patio, while local campaign posters decorated the indoor façade.
Austin Republicans celebrate primary election night, look ahead to November
By Patrick Brendel Tuesday, 02 March 2010 22:42
About 100 people gathered at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel in downtown Austin to celebrate Dr. Donna Campbell’s victory over opponent George Morovich in the GOP primary for U.S. Congressional District 25 on March 2.
City and AISD launch new civic leadership program
By Mary Tuma Wednesday, 17 February 2010 12:13
In September, local high school seniors will have the option to opt for a crash course in civic life. A new year-long elective class, proposed by Mayor Lee Leffingwell during his last campaign, will offer a focus on local government and hands-on experience at City Hall. Students will meet twice a week with city policy makers, participate in a mentored internship with the city and work on community projects in small groups, according to a news release.
Bringing federal stimulus dollars to local businesses
By Yvonne Lim Wilson Tuesday, 16 February 2010 15:41
Small businesses can find various ways to capture federal stimulus dollars pouring into the local economy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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