In front of a packed council chambers, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared Aug. 31, 2023, as DJ 2DQ Day in recognition of his contribution to Austin music for nearly two decades. DJ 2DQ, a Kyle resident, has been an Austin radio staple for more than 17 years, playing all kinds of music. These days, fa...

The overall health of children in Texas continues to lag behind other states, according to a recently released report. Wallethub, a Washington D.C. finance group, ranked Texas as the fifth worst state for children’s healthcare in the nation. Factors include Texas having the highest uninsured rate in...

With a special session looming in the Texas Legislature, State Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) intends to file legislation banning the state from collecting union dues. “Texans don’t ask much of their government, but one thing they do expect is responsible and transparent stewardship of their ...

By Sen. Kirk Watson and Rep. Todd Hunter ive of the most frightening words to hear from elected officials from all levels of government are these:   “I’m all for transparency, but….” The phrase following the “but” is usually an excuse to weaken government transparency, not protect it. Our open gover...

By Samantha Smith Action was taken at the Buda City Council meeting April 5 approving land development agreements with local landowners, which completes Buda’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) agreement with Austin from 2002.  According to Buda Planning Director Chance Sparks, all of the developm...