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NEWS

This rancher does not want TxDOT to forcibly purchase his land

COVER STORY
Standing up to a Superhighway
Farmers and ranchers oppose Gov. Rick Perry's plans for a Trans-Texas Corridor.
By Thom White

INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Outsourcing wealth: The Ford Company Plan in Mexico
Rep. Marcy Kaptur's address on the effects of NAFTA on the economies of Mexico and the U.S.

CITIZINE NEWS
News Briefs: 05/31/08
Capital Metro officials want to double bus fare in next three years
Red light cameras pop up at nine spots across Austin

Was Palestinian political activist Riad Hamad "suicided"?

Perry appoints close aide to head Transportation Commission

Impeach Perry? Legislature will decide in 2009

URBANIZATION
High-density development wins neighborhood group's support
Cypress Real Estate Group convinces neighbors to approve the building of a 300-unit apartment complex on South 1st.

MUSIC

EXCLUSIVE
Interview with Page Hamilton of Helmet
Frontman for Helmet talks about the band’s return and his passion for music.
By Mark Prindle

PART II
The rise of hardcore punk in Corpus Christi
Starting in 1987, a wave of local punk and metal acts began to define the rising Texas coastal bend scene.
By Richard Guerrero

SXSW 2008
Top stars and new acts shine at SXSW Music Festival
Motörhead and Helmet rock large crowds, along with rising acts such as The Von Bondies, The Ghost Lullaby, Velvet Brick, and Iceage Cobra.

CULTURE

BOOK REVIEW
Where does Naomi Wolf keep her gun?
Commentary on her new book, The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot.
By Stephen W. McGuire

AGRICULTURE
Got Raw Milk?
Some Texas farmers see a rising demand for non-pasteurized, natural milk.
By Mike Melanson

CUISINE
The Art of Italian Cooking
Learn the key ingredients to fine Italian favorites.

 

Thanks to everyone
who attended the

CITIZINE MUSIC SHOWCASE!

Over 140 people paid to see The Black Irish and
The McMercy Family Band rock Spiderhouse on August 2nd!


Click the image to see the full-size poster

Thanks again and
look for the next
CITIZINE MUSIC SHOWCASE in October!

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