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By Karen Guerriero,

Kathy Mitchell, Becky Love and Rob Love recently returned home from a trip to Egypt. They took The Erwin Record with them on their excursion.

"Contaminated waters a huge problem," said Choon James, one of many testifiers in support of the resolution.

BROWNVILLE — People flocked to the center of Brownville on Saturday for day two of the annual General Brown Weekend celebration and events.

Austin voters earlier this month overwhelmingly supported Prop A while rejecting Prop B. But all attention has been on Senate Bill 2209, which would override Austin voters.

Both propositions deal with oversight of Austin police, with Prop A using language that civilian oversight will "deter police misconduct and brutality," essentially strengthening its oversight compared to Prop B.

Up to 40 percent of the people who end up behind bars in Travis County need mental health care. Diversion offers better options.

Austin voters have two propositions to look at in the May election, both add enhanced police department oversight, but to different extents.

This past Friday and Saturday, the Elliot Lake Amateur Theatre Ensemble (ELATE) held two performances of their latest production titled ‘April Foolery’.

The two measures – Prop A and Prop B on the ballot – will determine how Austin will handle allegations of police misconduct.