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The city of Austin, as the capital of Texas, is a wonderfully active city with scores of Texas politicians coming into the news for new bills that are unlike any other bill passed in Untied States. The city is a hot spot for Democrat supporters, with the Republicans holding onto the fringes.
Austin is frequently listed on different city ranking's list that gauge cities based on the financial stability, educated workforce availabilits y, economic strength, business friendliness, cleanliness, real estate investments, citizen wellbeing, green activities, overall development, lifestyle, safety and many other reasons. T
he city's colleges and Universities also feature on top of the list of best universities. The Texas Longhorns are often featured on national newspapers for their accomplishments in the Big 12 Conference College Sports.
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The Mayor's Race: Shea vs. Leffingwell
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Conversations with the candidates
The Mayor's Race: Shea vs. Leffingwell: Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
The incumbent mayor defends his record
The Mayor's Race: Shea vs. Leffingwell: Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics
The Mayor's Race: Shea vs. Leffingwell: Clay Dafoe: 'Citizens Communication Day'
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Newcomer Dafoe jumps into the fray
May 12 Municipal Election: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
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Early Voting: April 30-May 8 • Election Day: May 12
Point Austin: The Governor's Principles: Perry prefers sloganeering to governing
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
The latest Perry eruption is a characteristically lamentable mash-up of political calculation and fiscal faux conservatism
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Sullivan is ready to pass the torch ... preferably not to a 'gray-headed anglo'
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
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Planned Parenthood Has Its Day in Court
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Is banning PP from the Women's Health Program unconstitutional?
Planned Parenthood Affiliates To Merge
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas will include 26 clinics from DFW to Austin
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Activist and arts lover "encouraged us to be as good as we ought to be"
Happiness Has Got To Be Paid For
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Tax troubles claim bookstore's LLC license
Study: Dropout Rates for Blacks Higher in Charters
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
A new UT study shows black high school students in Texas are three times more likely to drop out from a charter system
New Courthouse? Let's Form a Committee!
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
"There's momentum for this project. ... Don't waste that."
The Cisco Story: More Than Meets the Social Media Eye
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Campaign for Cisco grows as questions arise about his owner
APD Proposes Cost-Saving Measures
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Magistration streamlining and in-car ticket payment would keep officers on the streets, too
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Rick Perry's death tally notches another this week
Education Austin Keeps Lead Status
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
AISD board also adds advisory council to weigh in on employee matters
The Council Meeting From Purgatory
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
Bring a pillow and wear your hard hat
Hightower Report: Workers' Wages Lost to the Boss
Apr 26, 2012 03:00 AM EDT
A new study by Good Jobs First finds some major loopholes in withholding
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