Austin
Attempting to fill a gap in Austin’s archives
In early 1963, with the release of their second album, Surfin’ USA, the Beach Boys were on the fast track to lasting fame, with music ...
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Economy
Digging into reasons for hunger in our community
We were at a community event a couple of months ago and happened to be talking to a woman who mentioned that 15 percent of ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, December 9, 2011 11:18 am
vision 2020
2020 list shows plenty of interesting Austin ideas
Remember that great idea you provided to Vision 2020 — your plan to make Austin a better place? One thing you can be sure of ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, November 11, 2011 1:08 pm
city budget
Boughton sets example on levy issue
Second Ward Council member Roger Boughton deserves a vote of thanks for his persistence in trying to pare the city’s tax levy increase back from ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, October 28, 2011 10:32 am
big ideas
Big ideas show there are many who care
The buffet line at last week's Vision 2020 Night of Big Ideas looked so good that I reflexively joined the queue as soon as I ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, October 7, 2011 12:48 pm
Columnists
Here’s one idea among hundreds
Vision 2020 is looking for big ideas for Austin’s future.
by Dave Churchill, Friday, September 23, 2011 10:53 am
Austin Daily Herald
Conversations one of many distractions for drivers
I read a wire service report this week about a new National Transportation Safety Board recommendation that drivers of commercial vehicles — in other words, ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, September 16, 2011 10:51 am
Columnists
US never the same after 9/11
A friend, the publisher of a small newspaper in the central United States, called my office on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.
by Dave Churchill, Friday, September 9, 2011 10:47 am
nanny laws
Law’s point doesn’t make much sense for long-term
Because the family was out of town, I have been cooking whatever I want for supper this week. What I wanted one night, it turned ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, August 5, 2011 11:28 am
bridges
Bridge battle reaches out to Mower
A battle over how and whether to build a new bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin at Stillwater, has spilled over to Mower County.
by Dave Churchill, Friday, July 22, 2011 7:07 am
national deficit
Pro sports sinking even faster than U.S. leaders
It has to be embarrassing to be less competent than the federal government. The feds are making progress on their dire budget and debt situation, ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, July 8, 2011 11:28 am
Dave Churchill
Curiosity and panic a dangerous mixture
Decades ago, I had a summer job at a small, midwestern theme park of the sort that doesn't seem to exist anymore, presumably made obsolete ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, June 10, 2011 10:31 am
bird watching
Warbler education is a refreshing scenery change
It was one of those days when it’s not clear if it’s too warm for a coat but too breezy and moist to not wear ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, May 20, 2011 10:04 am
Dave Churchill
Slow ride better than running on empty
Like a lot of Americans, gas prices in the $4-per-gallon range have me thinking again about how to reduce my driving costs. Thinking about it, ...
by Dave Churchill, Friday, May 13, 2011 11:55 am
Dave Churchill
Odds favor gambling expansion in Minnesota
Back in about February, a representative from the Running Aces horse track up north of the Twin Cities got in touch wanting to talk about ...