Even More News

Austin mayoral race:

'Some on council criticize plan to cut police, fire, EMS' - Austin American-Statesman - Is is just me, or are public safety unions the Israel of municipal politics? No one wants to be the first to offer criticism.

'Energy Audit Law' - Fox 7 Austin - Lee Leffingwell and Carole Strayhorn weigh in on the energy audit requirements for home sellers.

'Leffingwell racks up more endorsements' - Austin American-Statesman - More state reps, law enforcement groups, and county elected officials endorse Leffingwell. That and a nickel...

'McCracken and Leffingwell debate on public access TV' - Austin American-Statesman - A recap of last weekend's televised debate. Someone should really start a 'where is Carole' vigil. I'll be the one in the Ann Richards costume.

Other news:

'State didn't have right to investigate, Dann says' - Columbus Dispatch - Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has filed a claim with the Ohio Elections Commission in which he cites the inspector general's lack of authority to investigate his campaign. The Commission will hear the case today and determine its legitimacy.

'Councilwoman Cibrian raises stakes by filing for mayor' - San Antonio Express-News - Diane Cibrian officially filed her candidacy for mayor despite rumors that she was getting cold feet. Popular opinion has Cibrian and Trish DeBerry-Mejia vying for a spot to face frontrunner Julian Castro in a runoff.