Both the Travis County Commissioners Court and the Austin City Council are proposing tax increases for flood repairs.
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Pflugerville Library to Host LGBT ‘Pride’ Event for Families
Advertisements for the event show a male figure in women’s undergarments.
AG Paxton Sues Travis County Over Secretive Security Expenditures
The Office of the Attorney General claimed the Travis County Commissioners Court failed to provide proper notice or allow the public the opportunity to comment on the proposal.
AG Paxton Sues Austin Over Taxpayer-funded Abortion Travel
Attorney General Ken Paxton says the city’s abortion fund violates the Texas Constitution and provides no “clear public benefit.”
City of Austin and Police Association Reach Tentative Contract
Increased crime and police staffing shortages have plagued Austin over the past few years.
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Lawsuit Seeks to End Austin’s Property Tax Collection for Project Connect
The plaintiffs want city leaders to stop the tax, revisit the project, and let Austinites vote again.
Austin Charter Amendments on Hold After Court Ruling
A lawsuit alleges that the city violated the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Round Rock Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Crimes
Domingo Perez Jr. has been charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact and possession of child pornography.
Former Council Member Sues Austin Over Abortion Travel Subsidies
The Austin City Council allocated $400,000 to provide “logistical support” for abortion travel.
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.
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Fired Austin Fire Department Chaplain Calls for Free Speech
Dr. Andrew Fox was terminated from his position after posting to his personal blog that men should not be competing in women’s sports.
‘Drag Queen Bingo’ Targeting Children to be Hosted in Austin
Saturday’s event features drag queens who have posted sexually explicit images and videos on their social media pages.
Austin Cancels Segregated ‘Antiracism’ Trainings After Drawing Ridicule
Only after receiving national exposure and ridicule did the City of Austin cancel a race-segregated training program for its employees.
University of Texas at Austin Cancels Segregated ‘Cultural Graduations’
UT’s director of the Center for Leadership and Learning, Brandelyn Flunder, said the university is “working diligently to find an alternative home” for the graduations.
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.