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Austin
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Far West
When I'm Not on Topix:
I am sailing on Lake Travis
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lwisser's Recent Posts

Austin, TX

Housing woefully short for the needy

Please stop posting news that does not relate to Austin, Texas. There are many sections of topix much more appropriate for this article.  (Tuesday May 6 | post #2)

Austin, TX

Attacks on homeless rose 13% last year, studies show

Have you ever looked at the number of crimes committed by the homeless on a monthly basis? My father was a district judge in Austin for well over 30 years, and he told me many stories about the terrible crimes committed by some of Austins homeless residents. Did you ever here about the poor individual who was covered in EverClear and then lit on fire by another homeless man. The perpetrator of this crime also stole the victims shoes. I am not an advocate of crimes against the homeless, but to think that these people are all innocent victims is an ignorant assumption.  (Monday May 5 | post #1)

Austin, TX

Homeless Parking Space Hijackers.

Yes, I agree with you. I believe there are probably about 100 illegitimate beggars on our street corners for every legitimate homeless person with a serious mental or physical problem. It drives me crazy when I see Austin residents handing these people money, because there only promoting an ongoing problem in this wonderful city. I believe most of these vagrants migrate here, because of practices like this.  (Thursday Apr 24 | post #6)

Austin, TX

Homeless Parking Space Hijackers.

I have experienced this situation as well. For some odd reason many local residents feel that Austin should be a mecca for all vagrants.  (Wednesday Apr 23 | post #3)

Austin, TX

Austin Academy Prepares for 25th Graduation Ceremony

A truly wonderful local non-profit organization.  (Jan 22, 2008 | post #1)

Sailing News

A Year in Images 2007

Beautiful Images of Alinghi  (Dec 14, 2007 | post #1)

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