Good thing the Totescast doesn't have any warrants, because there's a mess of police business on our agenda this week. First up, a breakdown of the arbitration hearing of Internal Affairs cop Chris Dunn, and its implications on the broader IA investigation triggered by the Nathaniel Sanders II shooting.

Interesting news out of UT: As the Student Friends of the Cactus Cafe finalize their proposal for a self-operating model with current management and extra student input, the final decision on the campus institution has been pushed back, and two major statewide agencies have weighed in.

Council meets this morning for the latest iteration of their pre-budget financial forecast, this round focusing on the state of the city's utilities. But separate financial news emerged yesterday, at council's Audit and Finance Committee, news bearing implications for this November's transportation bond vote … 

What do Glenn Beck, Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, and failed governor and agriculture commissioner candidate Kinky Friedman all have in common? They've all had great weeks on the campaign fail trail.

TDH has his hands full, but still managed to hit you with a rundown of what's up at this Thursday's City Council meeting. (You're on your own for Wednesday's continuing "financial forecast" presentation to council, City Hall, 9:30am sharp.) Wade through the agenda with us after the jump.

For a while it looked like Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst was going to get all the conservative plaudits for strong-arming Tarleton State students into canceling a play. Now the Conservative Republicans of Texas want everyone to know that Gov. Rick Perry is just as good at playing censor.

Finishing out our recap of last week's City Council meeting, Laura Morrison brings us up to speed on her tweaks to liquor license applications. Plus, a glimpse at the week ahead.

At first glance, the taxi business model – pick someone up, charge them a metered amount, and drop 'em off – doesn't sound that complicated. And on that level, it isn't. But just beneath the surface, lots of issues emerge – the nature of franchise agreements, the portability of permits (or lack thereof), and more. They surfaced yesterday before City Council.

Believe it: According to The Daily Beast, Buffalo, New York is more pot-loving than Austin. Wait...what?