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Austin ISD deficit swells to $95 million as financial cushion shrinks

Austin ISD says its reserves will fall to 10% as trustees weigh deep cuts and face growing public backlash.

by Acacia Coronado June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Austin Wildlife Rescue stops accepting some animals due to screwworm quarantine

By Gabriel Velasquez Neira, KUT News June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

education

‘We are at The Hunger Games’: Austin ISD community discusses millions in cuts

By Greta Díaz González Vázquez, KUT News June 5, 2026June 10, 2026

government

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

growth and development

As Austin contemplates water-hungry industries, task force pushes new guardrails

by Sam Stark June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

COMMUNITY

Newly-designated Austin landmark helps preserve Black history in East Austin

by Andrea Ball June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

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