Paxton threatened further legal action if the city did not bring its contract with WEX Bank into compliance with state law.
Austin
Austin Charter Amendment Election Halted
A judge called the city council’s failure to provide proper notice regarding consideration of the charter amendments a “blatant violation” of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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.
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The Nonprofit Pushing “Trans” Programming on Minors
This is part two of the investigation into Out Youth Austin.
The Nonprofit that Promoted Gender Mutilation Procedures to Minors
This is part one of an investigation into Out Youth Austin.
Travis County Voters Face Potential ‘Tax Bloodbath’
At least three taxing entities are primed for tax hikes.
Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Arrested for Insurance Fraud
The arrest comes as the district is expected to pursue a November tax hike.
Austin City Council Member Proposes New Budget Plan That Avoids Raising Property Taxes
The city manager’s proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year would increase property taxes by 5.7 percent.
Austin’s Four Points Residents Concerned Over New Homeless Encampment
Homeless encampments continue to pose problems in Austin.
Faculty Report Says UT Should Have Used ‘Patience’ With Pro-Palestine Protesters
The protesters violated university rules, including attempting to establish an encampment, possessing weapons, harassment, and non-compliance with orders.
Austin ISD Likely to Pursue Tax Hike
District trustees approved a budget of more than $1 billion in June.
Austin Residents to Vote on 13 Charter Amendments
The charter amendments will be on the general election ballot in November.
Austin City Council Likely to Propose a ‘Climate Bond’
The bond election would happen in either 2025 or 2026.
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Women Rally Against the Dangers of Transgender Ideology
Detransitioners focused on how radical gender ideology has negatively impacted womanhood.
Austin ISD Buses Kids to LGBT Parade
Advocates highlight the need for school choice as school staff, children, and families ride school buses to the Austin “Pride parade” this weekend.
Gov. Greg Abbott Responds to Austin Street Takeovers
DPS reported 100 vehicles present at the first incident.
University of Texas Refuses to Remove Chief Historian Despite Texas Senator’s Criticism
State Sen. Mayes Middleton criticized the university for allowing a chief historian with the state’s historical association to “re-write” Texas history.
University of Texas Offers ‘Woke’ Courses
UT’s Center for Women’s and Gender Studies teaches students how to promote LGBTQ propaganda.
University of Texas at Austin Sponsors LGBT Event with Drag Queen Story Hour
The UT Division of Diversity and Community Engagement spent $5,000 on the Austin Pride 2023 LGBT advocacy event.
Austin Proposes Another Record-setting Budget
The council has piled up nearly $7 billion in debt, more than many other large cities in Texas.
Austin City Council Proposes Controversial Reserve Police Force
The plan to vote on this ordinance comes after Mayor Kirk Watson tried and failed to end the partnership between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Austin Police Department last week.
Eventbrite Removes ‘Let Women Speak’ Event
The Big Tech company claims the event is dangerous and hateful.
Gov. Abbott Adds Fentanyl to Drug Death Data Dashboard
Experts say measuring the fentanyl crisis is key to ending it.