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Opinion
Governor hands border beef-up request to visiting president
Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
President Barack Obama visited here on Aug. 9 to appear at a Democratic Party fund-raiser luncheon downtown.
Overly conservative estimate of sales-tax revenue pays off
Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
With September just around the corner, it’s time for everyone’s favorite annual event: the West Lake Hills city budget planning process, a six-week long whirlwind of fun and excitement for residents and taxpayers of all ages.
Hike in Travis County tax rate likely
Thursday, August 12, 2010 |
Next month, Commissioner’s Court will vote to approve the tax rate for fiscal year 2011.
Property-value decline means harder work to keep taxes low
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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To coin a phrase, “two things are certain in August: (1) hot, dry weather, and, (2) city budget discussions.”
Eanes volunteers shine in special sections, too
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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For decades, the Westlake Picayune has produces a Back to School special section that is aimed at helping parents and their children make a smooth transition to starting a new school year.
AG files appeal to keep Texas’ clean air program intact
Friday, August 6, 2010 |
Texas is challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision on July 15 to disapprove the state’s flexible permits program.
Austin’s version of ‘The Biggest Loser’ sure to be a hit
Friday, August 6, 2010 |
It’s hard to believe anyone would want to be dubbed the biggest loser, but that’s what participants in the so-named reality TV show strive to achieve.
Offering three bond options makes sense
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
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Eanes school board members are banking on district voters agreeing with them that option number one of a three-option Nov. 2 bond proposal finalized Tuesday includes only essentially important needs (see story on front page).
Deer ordinances create more illness than cure
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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Rollingwood’s ongoing debate on whether or not to approve an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer should be limited to discussion only because the only significant impact it could have is an adverse one that would involve pitting neighbor against neighbor.
Congress’ passage of unemployment benefits extension to help many Texans
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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Out-of-work Texans will have until Nov. 27 to qualify for unemployment benefits, the Texas Workforce Commission reported July 23.