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As close as I’ll get to a facelift . . .
Thursday, September 04, 2008
How many friends can one guy have?
Let's find out.
Today, I'd like to introduce you all to my brand new Facebook page. I haven't felt this hip since…
Sunrise, Sunset
Thursday, June 05, 2008
A surprisingly little-known part of my resume is my significant thespian experience.
In high school, among other key dramatic roles, I played the part of Tevye in Fiddler on…
An Underwire Wire
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Last Saturday night, I emceed a Breast Cancer Resource Center fundraiser.
It was a bra auction.
Yeah. You got it right. These women sold bras at a breast cancer…
Newsroom » Speeches and Statements
Statement on TxDOT Sunset Report
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
For years, politics have played far too big a role in transportation issues. Needless battles have overwhelmed efforts to address our state's ever-worsening congestion. And information has too often been…
Letter to TxDOT Regarding Budget Cuts
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Amadeo Saenz
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th St.
Austin, TX
78701-2843
Dear Amadeo:
Recent reports by various media sources have addressed the proposed funding cutbacks…
Speech to the the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Thanks for having me here today. Let me also say welcome to Austin. I'm pleased to be asked to speak to you. I'm particularly happy to speak on the topics…
Newsroom » In the News
Sunset review calls for more oversight of TxDOT
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, in a rebuke to the Texas Department of Transportation, called Tuesday for putting the agency on what amounts to a four-year leash.
The commission's staff,…
CAMPO Decision Tree Takes Root
Thursday, May 08, 2008
"It's a very significant point in the history of transportation planning in this community," heralded Sen. KirkWatson. After five months, the Transit Working Group this week unanimously endorsed a new,…
Streetcar Blow-Up
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Contrary to what was reported in a front-page Statesman article and editorial this past week, the city of Austin has not in fact abandoned plans for a streetcar, nor has…
