The walkout was part of a national protest of recent ICE crackdowns on illegal aliens.
Austin
Austin City Council Honors Terror Org, Rejects Fiscal Restraints
The actions come in defiance of the governor’s recent executive order and local voters’ pleas for sound fiscal policy.
New Austin Policy Forces City Manager to Consult Union Over Fiscal Reforms
This development occurs amid a citizen-led petition for audit requirements.
Austin Police Department to Increase Cooperation With ICE
The announcement brings the city into greater compliance with state law.
Austin Mayor Releases ‘Decision Tree’ to Guide Potential 2026 Bond
The move follows Austin taxpayers’ landslide rejection of record tax hike.
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Austin Teacher Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material
Carl Innmon faces up to 20 years in federal prison after getting caught with 365,000 images of children being sexually abused.
Report Alleges Austin Sent Funds to Fake Companies
The news comes as citizens demand an independent audit.
Austin Initiates Second Round of Budget Cuts
The cuts, less than one percent of the municipal budget, follow the landslide defeat of Proposition Q in November.
Citizens Seek Independent Audit of Austin Finances
A petition drive has been launched to call for a special election in May 2026.
Austin ISD Votes To Close Schools Amid Budget Deficit
Austin ISD’s board of trustees approved the school closure plan, but now awaits final approval from the Texas Education Agency.
Former Austin ISD Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Jonathan Marks worked for two Austin ISD middle schools over the course of four years.
Austin’s Record Tax Increase Proposal Fails at Ballot Box
Prop Q would have raised city property tax bills 20 percent.
AG Paxton Probes ‘Scheme’ by Nonprofit and PAC To Raise Austin Property Taxes
Proposition Q on Austin’s November ballot would raise property tax bills by 20 percent.
Austin Voters to Consider Record Tax Increase
Proposition Q would raise city property tax bills 20 percent.
Austin ISD School Custodian Arrested for Child Sex Crime
Agustin Lopez is charged with indecency with a child, a felony.
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DOJ Launches Investigation Into Austin’s Race-Based Hiring Policies
At the center of the probe is the City of Austin’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.
After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case
A step-by-step guide to the case’s developments.
Former Austin Elementary School Teacher Gets 71 Years For 20 Child Sex Crimes
Kevin Abeyta taught art at Austin ISD’s Campbell Elementary.
Officials Consider Large Tax Increases in Travis County
Both the Travis County Commissioners Court and the Austin City Council are proposing tax increases for flood repairs.
Austin Pride Reports Future Changes Due to ‘Current Political Climate’
Pro-family advocates say the decline in funding for LGBT causes is a sign of returning cultural sanity.
City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
The proposal comes as the Legislature is set to consider local spending caps.
Firefighters Union to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Austin Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association has accused Chief Joel Baker of withholding water rescue swimmers from assisting in Hill Country flood rescues.
Austin ISD Considers Consolidating Schools Amid Budget Shortfalls
Facing a $110 million budget deficit, Austin ISD’s trustees are receiving input from the public on a plan to consolidate some schools for the 2026–27 school year.
Austin ISD To Reduce Headquarters Staff by Over 20 Percent
The move will help close a $110 million budget deficit.
Attorney General Paxton Demands Austin End Contracts With Anti-Gun Companies
Paxton threatened further legal action if the city did not bring its contract with WEX Bank into compliance with state law.