As the Trump administration is eliminating DEI, local public servants are preserving it.
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.
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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.
City of Austin to Host Child Drag Performance
The “Family Day: Pride” event is scheduled for Sunday.
Abbott Says Democrats’ Attempt to Reverse Daniel Perry Pardon ‘Not Gonna Happen’
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office claims Abbott exceeded his authority in pardoning Perry.
Clubs Sexualizing Students in Schools
An agenda of Austin ISD has been to put Gay Straight Alliance Clubs in its middle schools.
Austin Council Passes Resolution Making the City a ‘Sanctuary’ for Child Gender Mutilation
Even before the council meeting began, activists showed up outside city hall to voice their opposition.
UT-Austin ‘Protesters’ Clash with Police
The university’s leadership says it received “extensive online threats” over the weekend.
Austin Light Rail Plan on Ice Following Disastrous Court Hearing
Austin’s light rail program could be ‘toast’ due to an allegedly unconstitutional financing proposal.
Austin Councilmembers Consider Making City a Sanctuary for Child Gender Mutilation
The resolution will be up for consideration at the May 2 city council meeting.
Travis County DA Could Be Removed Under New State Law
José Garza has made headlines for vowing not to prosecute illegal abortions and for not prosecuting certain drug-related cases.
Feminist Media Critic to Depart UT-Austin Over DEI Ban
UT Professor Jennifer McClearen also took aim at the state’s lack of COVID restrictions.
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Austin Homeless Disaster: Officials End Contract With Largest Shelter Operator
“Chronic underperformance,” indeed.
Round Rock School Board Advised Against Reinstating Scandal-plagued Superintendent
Documents reveal third-party investigator advised the board that “Dr. Azaiez … could not come back into his position and be effective.”
Round Rock ISD Parents Sue School Board After ‘Unconstitutional’ Arrests
“Their concerted actions have demonized and suppressed certain people who advocate for children and their own rights as citizens.”
Round Rock Superintendent Still Under Criminal Investigation
Meanwhile, the “Bad Faith Five” gear up to again target pro-citizen trustees for raising questions about the superintendent.
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.”