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Council endorses Lone Star Rail but hangs on to the money
Lone Star Rail will move forward with the backing of the Austin City Council, though not with any of the city’s money just yet. In a 6-1 vote, the City Council authorized the city’s participation in the Lone Star…
Local Politics • By Jimmy Maas • Dec 13, 2013
Travis Commissioners balk at plan to use tax districts for Lone Star Rail
Travis County Commissioners were asked to get on board with developing a funding mechanism for the Lone Star Rail District’s future operations on Tuesday, but the plan may be in for a bumpy ride, as some commissioners say they need…
Local Government • By Mark Richardson • Oct 16, 2013
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