Politics & Policy
May 2, 2021
Austinites Ban Public Homeless Camps, While San Antonio Voters Protect the Police’s Ability to Collectively Bargain
Plus, Lubbock becomes Texas's largest "sanctuary city for the unborn."
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Politics & Policy
February 18, 2021
Steve and Ted’s Excellent Adventures
Austin’s mayor, Steve Adler, and the state’s junior senator, Ted Cruz, are the latest Texas politicians to take ill-considered vacations.
Politics & Policy
December 3, 2020
Cabo San Doofus: Why Did Steve Adler Think It Was a Good Idea to Go to Mexico?
Austin’s mayor, already a punching bag for his state’s powerful right wing, lectured his city’s residents to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19—while on a beach vacation.
Politics & Policy
June 25, 2020
Will Politics Prevent Us From Dealing With the Next Wave?
After initially deferring to city and county leaders on COVID-19 response, Governor Abbott has renewed his battle with local government.
The National Podcast of Texas
March 10, 2020
Podcast: Mayor Steve Adler on SXSW and the ‘Inevitability’ of COVID-19 in Austin
On the National Podcast of Texas, Adler Insists that although SXSW is canceled, Austin is open for business.
News
March 10, 2020
Austin Mayor Steve Adler: Why I Canceled SXSW
A Q&A on the public health decision that sent Austin reeling.
Music
March 5, 2020
Amid Increasing Coronavirus Concerns, How Could SXSW Potentially Play Out?
Analyzing how the festival might handle the growing public health concern.
The National Podcast of Texas
November 11, 2019
Austin Mayor Steve Adler on the City’s Polarizing Debate Over Homelessness
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the mayor weighs in on sparring with Governor Abbott. Plus, his takes on mayors Bloomberg and Buttigieg.
Politics & Policy
October 4, 2019
In the Name of Leslie Cochran, Will the Governor Please Leave Austin Alone?
Austin-bashing is as old as the hills, but things have gotten a little out of hand.
News & Politics
March 20, 2018
Austin-Bound Package Explodes in FedEx Facility Outside San Antonio
This and other FedEx-related developments today have given police their best chance yet at a lead on the bomber.
The Daily Post
March 9, 2016
San Antonio and Austin Mayors Are Having a Taco Summit
OK, sure. Now, can we stop talking about this?