FROM: Drew Mayer-Oakes, TXMPA Legislative Committee We are fast approaching the Texas Motion Picture Alliance Lobby Day for 2009. Thank you for your participation last session – we need your help again. If you are able to volunteer again, the TXMPA needs you! Lobby Day is March 4th, with orientation and training for new team [...]

Academy Award winning director Anthony Minghella passes away following surgery related to cancer. He was only 54 years old. Here are some news links: Daily Variety The Guardian Associated Press Fox News

Per Kate Miller Morton’s story in today’s Austin American Statesman, Villa Muse could stay outside city for decades. The Austin city council is slated to vote today on an agreement with Villa Muse developers that would allow the city to negotiate a longterm non annexation agreement. The developers make the case that if they are [...]