The latest in the saga of Round Rock ISD.
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Amid Construction Surge, Austin Rental Prices Fall
Supply and demand still rules the day.
Austin Light Rail Scheme Remains on Ice After Trial Postponed
Legal challenges to Project Connect are unlikely to be resolved anytime soon.
Austin Public Library Recommends Chest Binding Book for Teens
Chest binding has several reported side effects, including pain, shortness of breath, digestive issues, and neurological issues.
Austin City Council Member Leads Cleanup of Abandoned Homeless Encampment
Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly spent time in off-hours fixing what the city refuses to do on its own.
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New Details Emerge in Conservative Professor’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against UT
Allegations of nepotism, at the university president’s behest, are a reminder of ugly recent history.
Austin Hires DEI-Promoting City Manager
T.C. Broadnax is currently the City Manager of Dallas, where he has faced criticism for his handling of crime, homelessness, and police oversight.
Austin ISD Schools Push Gender Identity on Students
Concerned parents forwarded an email showing how the Ann Richards School of Young Women Leaders is celebrating ‘Pride Week.’
UT-Austin Think Tank Hosts Discussion on Internet Censorship
The policy discussion considered the recently argued U.S. Supreme Court case Netchoice v. Paxton, which was filed in response to a law passed by the Texas legislature in 2021.
Austin ISD to Host LGBT ‘Pride Week’ for Students
The school district will be hosting multiple activities for its students to promote LGBT ideology.
Another Austin Drag Show Targets Children
The Austin Public Library is a partner for the event.
North Austin Aquatics League Allows Boys to Compete with Girls
The league updated its handbook and will now allow boys who identify as girls to compete with female swimmers.
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.
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School Districts Purchase Explicit Books With Tax Dollars
Austin ISD and Dallas ISD purchased multiple sexually explicit books for middle and high school students.
Georgetown’s Controversial LGBT Mural Sparks Conflict and Discrimination
“We need to work with the school district to get this corrected and stop having any political statements in our city art.”
Round Rock ‘Bad Faith Five’ Condemned by Victim, Admonished by Judge
“If the defendants walk out of here and proceed with a triumphant air, we’ve all lost.”
Texas’ Most Liberal Region Ends All COVID Restrictions
Travis County and the city of Austin repealed all COVID-related orders and mandates this week.
Austin Mayor Says City Needs $100 Million More to Solve Homeless Crisis
The city has already spent $160 million on homeless housing projects in the past three years.
Amid Investigations, Round Rock School Trustee Says He Will Resign
“You can enjoy a packed party with your maskless friends privately.”