Texas Education 911 says there’s a “two-tiered system of justice” when it comes to government education.
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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.”
Austin City Council Approves Yet Another Record-Setting City Budget
The politically created affordability crisis in Texas’ capital city is poised to get worse.
Round Rock ISD Proposes $1 Billion Bond to Upgrade School Facilities
The bond, seeking millions for upgraded projects and new buildings, could cost local taxpayers even more once interest debt is included.
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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.
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.
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University Dedicated to Free Speech Enrolls Students for Fall 2024
The University of Austin says its mission is to guarantee “intellectual freedom” and protect against “discrimination and indoctrination.”
Abusive Government Schools: Children at Risk
An examination of allegations at Round Rock and Dallas school districts.
Austin Government Schools Admit to Defying Critical Race Theory Ban
Multiple administrators and teachers from Austin schools were exposed saying they still implement DEI and CRT principles in their lessons.
Travis County Attorney Says DPS Troopers Increase Her Workload
Delia Garza said the additional caseload slows down the processing of all cases.
Travis County GOP Unanimously Passes Medical Liberty Resolution
Travis County joins Ellis, Dallas, Williamson, and El Paso counties in calling on Gov. Abbott to add the Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Freedom Act to a special session call.
Judge Allows Conservative Professor’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against UT to Proceed
A professor is accusing UT officials of retaliating against him for criticizing their use of “public funds for ideological indoctrination.”
Austin Tells Robbery Victims to Call Non-Emergency Number Instead of 911
“Even if you are cautious & follow all the safety advice, you may still become the unfortunate victim of a robbery,” said the Austin Police Department.
Austin City Council Member Requests Audit of City Spending on Homeless Services
The request comes one day after the city’s homeless strategy officer resigned.
Austin ISD Spent Thousands Busing Students to LGBT Event
Texas Public Policy Foundation discovered the district spent more than $8,000 and is raising questions over whether part of it was taxpayer money.
Austin Police Chief Retires As Policing Crisis Continues
Public safety advocates criticize the city for being unable to hire and retain law enforcement.