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.
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Round Rock School Board Trustee Alleges Board President Was Bribed
The latest in the saga of Round Rock ISD.
Dallas Police Chief Leaving for Austin Administrative Role
Police Chief Eddie Garcia will assume one of the assistant city manager roles overseeing public safety in Austin.
Travis County Plans New Security Agency Amid Unprecedented Measures for DA Garza
The county’s recent moves to increase security have been accompanied by an uncommon level of secrecy.
Travis County Countersues AG Paxton Over Lawsuit to Stop Mass Voter Registration Mailings
Paxton sued Travis and Bexar Counties over mass mailings of voter registration forms through a third party.
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Round Rock ISD Trustees Host ‘Drag Brunch’ Fundraiser for Austin City Council Candidate
The Austin City Council candidate is challenging the sole conservative city council member.
Austin ISD Finalizes Tax Increase Election
Austin taxpayers face increasing financial pressures from the school district, city, and county.
New Austin City Budget Will Pay For Out-of-State Abortions With Taxpayer Dollars
Texas Right to Life President John Seago called the enterprise “criminal.”
Austin City Council Approves Yet Another Record-Setting City Budget
The politically created affordability crisis in Texas’ capital city is poised to get worse.
Round Rock ISD Proposes $1 Billion Bond to Upgrade School Facilities
The bond, seeking millions for upgraded projects and new buildings, could cost local taxpayers even more once interest debt is included.
Travis County Makes Tax Increase Election Official
Commissioners also signed off on the maximum allowable tax increase under the law to cover general operations.
The Nonprofit Infiltrating Texas’ Government Schools
This is the final part of the investigation of Out Youth Austin.
Round Rock ISD Parents Concerned Over Open-Concept Restrooms in Elementary School
The restrooms meant for third, fourth, and fifth graders do not have doors to separate each side by sex.
The Nonprofit Pushing Sexualization on Minors
This is part three of the investigation into Out Youth Austin.
Far-Left Travis County DA to Receive Supplemental Security at Taxpayer Expense
Beyond the eye-popping sum, this could violate the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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Former Austin Police Chief No Longer Returning Following Public Backlash
Art Acevedo’s withdrawal from the role follows fierce public backlash from across the political spectrum.
Disgraced Former Police Chief Returning to Austin
Interim City Manager Jesus Garza is hiring former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo for a new assistant city manager position to help oversee and advise the police department.
Austin Mayor Says Contract with Local Police Union is Top Priority
Following staffing shortages and rising crime, Mayor Kirk Watson says he wants to come to an agreement with the Austin Police Association.
Police Defunder Requests Increased Patrols
The “anti-police king” asked for additional patrols in his neighborhood.
Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Demand Austin City Council Support a Ceasefire
Pro-Palestine protests are continuing to take place in Austin, Texas, demanding a ceasefire between Gaza and the state of Israel.
Austin ISD Tutor Arrested For Inappropriately Touching Student
Isaiah Xavier Smith’s employment has since been terminated by the school district.
Why Are DEI Officials in K-12 Schools?
One of Leander ISD’s top officials is a Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Nearly 10,000 Pro-Palestine Protestors March in Austin
Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi is questioning where Texas Democrats stand on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
University Dedicated to Free Speech Enrolls Students for Fall 2024
The University of Austin says its mission is to guarantee “intellectual freedom” and protect against “discrimination and indoctrination.”
Abusive Government Schools: Children at Risk
An examination of allegations at Round Rock and Dallas school districts.