Texas Education 911 says there’s a “two-tiered system of justice” when it comes to government education.
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Pflugerville Library to Host LGBT ‘Pride’ Event for Families
Advertisements for the event show a male figure in women’s undergarments.
AG Paxton Sues Travis County Over Secretive Security Expenditures
The Office of the Attorney General claimed the Travis County Commissioners Court failed to provide proper notice or allow the public the opportunity to comment on the proposal.
AG Paxton Sues Austin Over Taxpayer-funded Abortion Travel
Attorney General Ken Paxton says the city’s abortion fund violates the Texas Constitution and provides no “clear public benefit.”
City of Austin and Police Association Reach Tentative Contract
Increased crime and police staffing shortages have plagued Austin over the past few years.
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Travis County Plans New Security Agency Amid Unprecedented Measures for DA Garza
The county’s recent moves to increase security have been accompanied by an uncommon level of secrecy.
Travis County Countersues AG Paxton Over Lawsuit to Stop Mass Voter Registration Mailings
Paxton sued Travis and Bexar Counties over mass mailings of voter registration forms through a third party.
Austin’s Rental Rates Drop as Construction Booms, But Tax Hikes Loom Large
Rent is going down, but taxes are going up.
Travis County Sues to Conceal Costs Related to DA Security
Travis County Commissioners Court approved more than $100,000 in undisclosed “security improvements” for District Attorney Jose Garza’s home but refused to turn over records related to the expenditure.
AG Paxton Sues Travis County for Funding Democrat Voter Registration Front Group
Paxton’s lawsuit against the Travis County Commissioners Court follows the suit against Bexar County earlier this week.
University of Austin Opens Doors, Provides Alternative to ‘Fractured’ Higher Education
The school’s founders believe today’s institutions have abandoned the pursuit of truth.
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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Far-Left Travis County DA to Receive Supplemental Security at Taxpayer Expense
Beyond the eye-popping sum, this could violate the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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.