Zachary Barnett is now charged with sexual performance of a minor under the age of 14 after being previously arrested for possessing child pornography.
Austin
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.”
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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.
Orlando Salinas Ran for School Board, Then the School Police Came for Him
The ongoing saga of controversy continues at Round Rock ISD.
State Investigation Found Law Breaking by Round Rock ISD Police
Investigative report raises questions of who is holding the school’s police accountable.
Austin City Council Members Propose Creating a Municipal Bank
Skepticism abounds across the political spectrum.
Austin Proposes Another Record Setting Budget
The proposed $5.9 billion budget includes higher rates for electricity, water, and trash service, as well as the largest property tax increase permitted by law.
Conservative Austin City Council Member Shatters Fundraising Record
Regardless of her more conservative background, Kelly has garnered support across the political spectrum.
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DPS Will Continue Patrolling Austin Despite City Ending Partnership
Gov. Greg Abbott said DPS jurisdiction covers “every square inch of Texas.”
‘Stop Having Kids’ Billboards Appear Across Texas
The “antinatalist” organization says “it is wrong for humans as a whole to procreate.”
Texas Planned Parenthood Offers Sex Ed, Hosts ‘Puberty Parties’
The abortion provider seeks to teach youth about puberty, sexuality, and sex.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Fundraise in Texas
DeSantis is backed by several big Texas Republican donors; however, his approval rating from Texans is still lower than Trump’s.
University of Texas Labels Conservative Media Outlets as ‘Disinformation’
The university ranked conservative media as the “riskiest” disinformation sources.
Austin Pre-K Teacher Busted for Possessing Child Porn
An Instagram account linked to Wayside Schools teacher Irving Perez was allegedly used to obtain and share child pornography.
UT Austin Endorses Polyamory
The university’s Gender and Sexuality Center provided students with resources on starting polyamorous relationships.
AG Paxton Investigates Austin Children’s Hospital That Allegedly Performs Child Gender Mutilation
It was revealed that Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin may have been providing illegal “gender transitioning” procedures to minor children.
Travis County Officials Refuse to Prosecute Leftist Protestors
Following Tuesday’s “transsurrection,” both protestors arrested by DPS have been released without consequence.
UT Austin Language Glossary Promotes ‘Wimmin’ In Place of ‘Women’
The university has since scrubbed the document from its website.