And Why You Should Too (if you're a registered voter in Austin, TX) A week ago, I cast my early-vote ballot here in Austin. Just like many of you did (or will do today) in your own communities. Along with the typical laundry list of candidate selections (governor, state representatives, mayor, city council, school board, etc.) I also voted for Proposition 1, to authorize the City of Austin to spend $600 million on a new urban rail line. The rail line will travel 9.5 miles, connecting the … [Read more...]