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https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-city-council-signs-off-on-more-single-stair-buildings/ Congratulations #Austin ! Interesting note here that allowing more affordable infill #housing forced a budgetary conversation about #FireSafety .
https://www.europesays.com/1993289/ Explosion in Austin Damages 24 Houses and Injures 6 People #america #Austin(Tex) #FiresAndFirefighters #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #US #USNews #USTopics #USA #USANews
That house explosion in northwest Austin this morning shook our house over 15 miles away. Honestly, thought at the time it was an earthquake, but nothing was coming in on the quake monitoring.
I'm pretty sure I found the house on Google maps, and it wasn't a small structure. Completely obliterated. Here's some interesting drone footage of the aftermath:
USPol: time sensitive: anti-mask bills in #Texas are being heard Monday April 14th.
These include: Texas Senate Bill (SB) 2876-- increases criminal penalty for participating in a riot while wearing a mask or other face covering. A “riot” is defined as a group of 7 or more people.
Clear The Air ATX requests that you email Texas senators ASAP and if you're in #Austin you can go to the Capitol 9AM Monday to give testimony or drop a card.
Their post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIW4KmaJTsU/
#RightToMask
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The fire department said on the radio that a house exploded, located on Double Spur Loop. #Austin #AustinTX #Jollyville
It felt like there was an earthquake or some sort of explosion in NW Austin just now, around 11:24 am. I heard a boom and my apartment shook.
The Dodo · Rescuers Witness 'Miracle' As Paralyzed Cat Stands Up And Walks Again
An excellent interview conducted between Maggie Quinlan Thompson of the Austin Chronicle and Texas state senator Sarah Eckhardt, who represents the Austin area:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2025-04-11/sitting-down-with-your-senator/
The entire interview does an *excellent* job of interjecting important bits of context when needed. That is a breath of fresh air compared to raw dumps of dialog that assume every reader/listener is just as wired in to said context as the writers/speakers.
As well, one point in particular makes a very concise and convincing case against bad political theatre, likening it, across several important political axes, to nutritionally barren candy:
>**Chronicle**: *You were talking about political pragmatism, which could be thought of as political performance. Before you were an attorney, you studied arts and performed in theatre productions. We have this phrase “political theatre,” which implies something nefarious, but in a pure sense of what theatre is, is there artistry in the work of being a lawmaker?*
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>*Eckhardt*: As a public servant you have to tell the story outside the building, so I don’t consider political theatre a bad thing. I think you need to be sufficiently theatrical, a sufficient storyteller, so that your community knows what their government is up to.
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>There are also posturing bills. These are examples of really bad theatre. It’s candy politics. It has no nutritional value. It doesn’t increase your public safety. It doesn’t increase your prosperity. It doesn’t improve your health care. It doesn’t reduce the price of groceries. It’s purely about looking good and doesn’t do any good.
Finally, another salient piece of advice regarding the intersection of ego and politics:
>**Chronicle**: *Do you feel genuine partnership and teamwork with many or any of your Republican colleagues?*
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>**Eckhardt**: One way I can get policy passed is by quietly talking to my Republican colleagues and acting like a superstaffer saying, “Hey, I read your bill. I think it’s really, really good. I can’t vote for it yet. Here are a couple of things that would improve it, that would make it possible for me to vote for it.”
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>Another way I can influence policy is I can propose a bill and file it and then float it to see how many Republicans I can get to co-author, and if I can’t get any to co-author, but one of them says, “I really like this bill, but politically, I can’t be seen on a bill with you.” I’ll say: “file the identical bill, and I’ll co-author yours. Take my bill. Cool.” You can get a lot more done if you don’t need your name on it.
You can get a lot more done if you don’t need your name on it.
You can get a lot more done if you don’t need your name on it.
You can get a lot more done if you don’t need your name on it.
PREVIEW: “Becky Bullard: I'm Becky Bullard (she/her), the founder and CEO of Democrasexy, where we make it feel good to learn about power structures, and where best to apply pressure to try and change them, and also create joyful community, especially for women and queer folks in #Texas who want things to be different. My whole philosophy is that the type of change that we need to make here in Texas is gonna take a really long time. And so in order for those of us who've been doing the work to not burn out, and in order to attract new people, to have the volume of folks that we need to be creating change, it's got to feel good.”
I interviewed the founder of #Austin's "Democrasexy" about how we can keep political action playful, joyful, even sexy.
This post is locked to patrons-only until April 18, but you can join for just $1. https://www.patreon.com/posts/126463274
#politics #activism #TXlege #LGBTQIA+ #queer #trans #women #feminism #news #USpol #Trump #MentalHealth
HEEEEY #AUSTIN! Do you like #INDIE #COMICS? Do you like #ZINES? Do you like #GAMES? Do you like #ART?
This weekend is STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo!
It's at #StEdwardsUniversity on Saturday and Sunday. Lots of great artists and comix. Bring a wad of cash (or a card or a Venmo, such as it goes), because it's always great to score a great haul.
Meet the creators! Show some love! Find something new!
Tell Uncle Staple I sent ya!
STAPLE! AustinSTAPLE! Austin - STAPLE! AustinHowdy! STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo is the premiere event in the Southwest celebrating independently created comics, zines, art, crafts, games and more, held annually in Austin, Texas! Featuring over 100 exhibiting artists, engaging panels, and exciting on & off-site events, STAPLE! is the ultimate gathering for creators and fans of DIY media and indie […]
Hegseth to Attend Ukraine Defense Group Only Virtually https://www.byteseu.com/910633/ #Austin #Biden #DefenseDepartment #DonaldJ #FederalAid(US) #ForeignAid #Healey #Hegseth #John(1960) #JosephRJr #LloydJIII #Pete #Russia #trump #Ukraine #UkraineDefenseContactGroup #volodymyr #Zelensky
These policies upending students' lives are straight up evil.
KUT · UT Austin students had visas 'unexpectedly' revoked by Trump administration
I believe #Austin is discussing whether or not to permit safer and more affordable #SingleStair #MissingMiddle #housing today https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/whispers/council-appears-to-support-single-stair-development/ #BuildingCodeReform
Austin MonitorCouncil appears to support single-stair development - Austin MonitorA building code amendment that will allow single-stair development up to five stories will be at Council this week and, like the resolution that asked for it, appears to have strong City Council support. Council Member Chito Vela, who sponsored…
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“We’re trying to find the missing pieces that help people connect the dots and the intersectionalities of capitalism and this pandemic.”
New today in Deceleration: "Mask Blocs" help the sick, #disabled, and #COVID-conscious stay involved in their communities in #Texas, while raising awareness about why this needs to be a core issue for organizing on the Left. https://deceleration.news/texas-mask-blocs-covid-19-federal-and-state-attacks/
“The revolution isn’t happening if it’s not accessible. The revolution isn’t happening if you don’t listen to some of your most vulnerable members.”
Out today in Deceleration: "Mask blocs" in #Texas support the sick, #disabled and otherwise COVID-Conscious communities, providing vital mutual aid amid attacks on public health. https://deceleration.news/texas-mask-blocs-covid-19-federal-and-state-attacks/
