What's the Risk of a Change in Politics in Austin?

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In 72, willy nelson played some of his early hits such as crazy and hallow walls at the armadillo world quarters. To day, austin is home to many music festivals and the world famous music film and tecaven south by southwest. Austen ites talk about preserving its culture. As the city's mayor, steve adler, told me, keep austen weird. And we have to fight to hold on to that in this city.

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