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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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City seeks winter storm stories
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 by Chad Swiatecki
The city’s Winter Storm Review Task Force has scheduled a series of listening sessions for the public to share their experiences and recommendations about Winter Storm Uri, which disrupted power and water service to much of the Austin area for a week or more in mid-February. The online meetings will take place on May 14 and 28 and June 11 and 23, starting at 6 p.m. each night, and will be broadcast live on ATXN. Agendas for the meetings will be posted at least three days in advance and those wishing to speak must register by phone (512-974-6339) or email (winterstormtaskforce@
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