Kevin Abeyta taught art at Austin ISD’s Campbell Elementary.
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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.
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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.
Austin-Area Teacher Accused of Using Student Photos To Create Child Porn
Zachary Barnett is now charged with sexual performance of a minor under the age of 14 after being previously arrested for possessing child pornography.
Eanes ISD Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Porn
Zachary Barnett was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety on three counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Jim Davis Named Interim President of UT Austin
Davis was appointed by the UT System chancellor under the recommendation of the Board of Regents.
City of Austin Incubating DEI and LGBT
As the Trump administration is eliminating DEI, local public servants are preserving it.
Round Rock ISD Trustee Alleged to Have Received Illegal Payments From District
Former Round Rock ISD Trustee Mary Bone said the district paid tens of thousands of dollars to Trustee Tiffanie Harrison after she resigned from teaching.
Austin To Consider Increase to Vagrancy Budget
The Austin City Council is set to consider a resolution that declares vagrancy a “top financial priority.”
Legislation Filed to Abolish the Austin City Council
The legislation, if enacted, would create a state-run District of Austin.
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Specialist: Georgetown ISD Case Part of Disturbing Trend Among Youth
An investigation found a fourth grader harassed and assaulted another fourth grader.
Complaint Accuses Round Rock ISD of Financial Noncompliance
Two outgoing trustees filed a complaint regarding the district’s overspending.
Former Round Rock ISD Police Chief Sues District
Dennis Weiner claims the district violated the Texas Whistleblower Act when district officials declined to renew his contract.
Kirk Watson Officially Certified as Winner of Austin Mayoral Race
This is Watson’s third non-consecutive term as mayor.
Travis County DA Sues Paxton to Prevent Release of Records
Garza has sued Attorney General Ken Paxton to conceal details of $115,000 in expenditures on undisclosed security ‘improvements’ at the district attorney’s home.
UT Austin Post Attacks Veteran ‘Bro Culture’ on Veterans Day
“Ultramasculine” and “misogynistic” were terms used to describe the military culture.
Local GOP Sues Travis County Over Election Staffing
According to the Travis County GOP, 41 percent of locations on Election Day lack any Republican poll workers.
Did State Law Protect a Teacher Who Allegedly Assaulted a Student?
Texas Education 911 says there’s a “two-tiered system of justice” when it comes to government education.
Georgetown ISD School Board Terminates Teacher Who Allegedly Abused Student
Mom Milytza Guzman alleged teacher Lisa Cantu abused her 11-year-old special needs daughter.
Austin to Vote on Establishing Sex Offender ‘Buffer Zones’ Near Schools
The effort is sponsored by conservative City Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly.