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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.

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Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship Program underway

By Joseph M. de Leon Tuesday, 09 March 2010 09:59

Writing a trashy 350-word essay can help Texas high school seniors earn money for college.

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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.

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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.

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Health care top concern, local small-business owners tell U.S. Sen. Cornyn

By Patrick Brendel Monday, 15 February 2010 14:06

Providing adequate healthcare benefits is the primary obstacle to running a small company successfully, several local business owners advised U.S. Sen. John Cornyn during a roundtable discussion in downtown Austin Monday morning.

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Several hopefuls competing for SBOE 5 Democratic nomination

By Mary Tuma Friday, 05 February 2010 15:55

Four Democrats are vying for the Texas State Board of Education District 5 seat, currently held by incumbent Ken Mercer (R-San Antonio). Rebecca Bell-Metereau, Robert Bohmfalk, Daniel Boone and Josiah James Ingalls each hopes to challenge Mercer in the general election.

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Vote 2010 | Money, politics and voting

By Patrick Brendel Friday, 15 January 2010 00:00

Going into the March primaries, political advertisements will fill television, radio and mailboxes, paid for with donations from individuals and organizations.

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Bob Hudgins

By Beth Wade Friday, 15 January 2010 00:00

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Texas Film Commission director

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Most congested roadways in Austin

By Tiffany Young Friday, 15 January 2010 00:00

The Texas Department of Transportation recently published a list of Texas’ 100 most congested roadways.

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Texas social studies curriculum stirs debate

By Mary Tuma Wednesday, 13 January 2010 16:12

Public debate waged on Jan. 13 in downtown Austin as educators, parents and concerned citizens delivered testimony in response to the Texas State Board of Education’s newly proposed social studies curriculum.

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