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Dads. They don’t get the level of attention mom’s get, but it’s not because we don’t love them. It’s just, well, they’re dads. But this year,…
As Austin’s black population falls, a question of representation rises >
African Americans once represented about 15 percent of Austin’s overall population, but over the past few decades, the city’s black population has decreased steadily as African…
What happens when a reader gets riled up about female coaches? >
A few days ago, I wrote a piece for our Insight section about why women are shut out of head coaching positions in men’s sports —…
Retired bishop John McCarthy is still fighting the good fight >
Austin Bishop Emeritus John McCarthy may be retired, but he can hardly be considered “retiring” at the fine age of 86. Preparing this week to…
Central Texans still need to decide who their candidates will be in several races >
Have you noticed those “Vote Here” signs hanging outside a public library, grocery stores or public schools? No, they aren’t simply leftovers from the Uber/Lyft ordinance…
Austin has a big population, but is Austin a big city? >
A big city is more than its population. The Census Bureau released its latest city population estimates Thursday — we learned that Texas was home to…
Texas GOP agitation over transgender restrooms is a trip back in time >
At the time critics called the president’s executive order “revolutionary and politically reckless.” National polls showed that his “civil rights” program was wildly unpopular. State leaders…
Austin isn’t the only city with an Uber debate >
The Editorial Board weighed in against the May 7 ballot that calls for the repeal of existing regulations of Transporation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft.…
Black city employees say council dissing black execs >
As the fallout continues over Austin City Manager Marc Ott’s rebuke of Police Chief Art Acevedo, another potential controversy is brewing at City Hall: African American…
Cinco de Mayo’s American roots >
This week sombreros, colorful embroidered dresses, Mexican beer ads, as well as green, red and white streamers, will have been prominent in preparation for today: Cinco…
