The event is scheduled for March 23-27.
Austin
State Officials Investigate Austin ISD After Anti-ICE Student Walkout
The walkout was part of a national protest of recent ICE crackdowns on illegal aliens.
Austin City Council Honors Terror Org, Rejects Fiscal Restraints
The actions come in defiance of the governor’s recent executive order and local voters’ pleas for sound fiscal policy.
New Austin Policy Forces City Manager to Consult Union Over Fiscal Reforms
This development occurs amid a citizen-led petition for audit requirements.
Austin Police Department to Increase Cooperation With ICE
The announcement brings the city into greater compliance with state law.
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Austin Teacher Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material
Carl Innmon faces up to 20 years in federal prison after getting caught with 365,000 images of children being sexually abused.
Report Alleges Austin Sent Funds to Fake Companies
The news comes as citizens demand an independent audit.
Austin Initiates Second Round of Budget Cuts
The cuts, less than one percent of the municipal budget, follow the landslide defeat of Proposition Q in November.
Citizens Seek Independent Audit of Austin Finances
A petition drive has been launched to call for a special election in May 2026.
Austin ISD Votes To Close Schools Amid Budget Deficit
Austin ISD’s board of trustees approved the school closure plan, but now awaits final approval from the Texas Education Agency.
Former Austin ISD Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Jonathan Marks worked for two Austin ISD middle schools over the course of four years.
Austin’s Record Tax Increase Proposal Fails at Ballot Box
Prop Q would have raised city property tax bills 20 percent.
AG Paxton Probes ‘Scheme’ by Nonprofit and PAC To Raise Austin Property Taxes
Proposition Q on Austin’s November ballot would raise property tax bills by 20 percent.
Austin Voters to Consider Record Tax Increase
Proposition Q would raise city property tax bills 20 percent.
Austin ISD School Custodian Arrested for Child Sex Crime
Agustin Lopez is charged with indecency with a child, a felony.
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City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
The proposal comes as the Legislature is set to consider local spending caps.
Firefighters Union to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Austin Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association has accused Chief Joel Baker of withholding water rescue swimmers from assisting in Hill Country flood rescues.
Austin ISD Considers Consolidating Schools Amid Budget Shortfalls
Facing a $110 million budget deficit, Austin ISD’s trustees are receiving input from the public on a plan to consolidate some schools for the 2026–27 school year.
Austin ISD To Reduce Headquarters Staff by Over 20 Percent
The move will help close a $110 million budget deficit.
Attorney General Paxton Demands Austin End Contracts With Anti-Gun Companies
Paxton threatened further legal action if the city did not bring its contract with WEX Bank into compliance with state law.
Austin-Area Teacher Accused of Using Student Photos To Create Child Porn
Zachary Barnett is now charged with sexual performance of a minor under the age of 14 after being previously arrested for possessing child pornography.
Eanes ISD Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Porn
Zachary Barnett was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety on three counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Jim Davis Named Interim President of UT Austin
Davis was appointed by the UT System chancellor under the recommendation of the Board of Regents.
City of Austin Incubating DEI and LGBT
As the Trump administration is eliminating DEI, local public servants are preserving it.
Round Rock ISD Trustee Alleged to Have Received Illegal Payments From District
Former Round Rock ISD Trustee Mary Bone said the district paid tens of thousands of dollars to Trustee Tiffanie Harrison after she resigned from teaching.