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Austin Man Charged with Murder Released on Low BondAustin Man Charged with Murder Released on Low Bond

Austin Man Charged with Murder Released on Low Bond

News Summary A 19-year-old Austin man, Stephon Martin Morson, faces murder charges for the shooting of Keshawn Cage. Despite the…

1 week ago
Union Membership Surges in TexasUnion Membership Surges in Texas

Union Membership Surges in Texas

News Summary Union membership in Texas has reached its highest levels in a decade, driven by a movement advocating for…

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Dripping Springs Workers Fired Over Immigrant ProtestDripping Springs Workers Fired Over Immigrant Protest

Dripping Springs Workers Fired Over Immigrant Protest

News Summary Eight employees from Hat Creek Burger Company in Dripping Springs were terminated for planning to participate in the…

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Austin Residents Outraged Over Bond Reduction for Murder SuspectAustin Residents Outraged Over Bond Reduction for Murder Suspect

Austin Residents Outraged Over Bond Reduction for Murder Suspect

News Summary The drastic reduction of a murder suspect's bond from $800,000 to just $100 in Austin has ignited outrage…

2 weeks ago
Record Deferrals Confound Austin Students Awaiting College DecisionsRecord Deferrals Confound Austin Students Awaiting College Decisions

Record Deferrals Confound Austin Students Awaiting College Decisions

News Summary High school seniors in Austin face anxiety and uncertainty as the University of Texas at Austin reports record…

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High Deferral Rates Among Early Action Applicants at UTHigh Deferral Rates Among Early Action Applicants at UT

High Deferral Rates Among Early Action Applicants at UT

News Summary Many high school seniors who applied early action to the University of Texas are facing unexpected deferrals, raising…

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Austin City Council Proposes Site Plan Lite OrdinanceAustin City Council Proposes Site Plan Lite Ordinance

Austin City Council Proposes Site Plan Lite Ordinance

News Summary The Austin City Council has introduced a proposed ordinance named 'Site Plan Lite' aimed at simplifying the approval…

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Chilly Days Ahead for Central TexasChilly Days Ahead for Central Texas

Chilly Days Ahead for Central Texas

News Summary Central Texas residents brace for a significant cold front, with temperatures expected to drop into the low 30s…

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Austin Property Decision Sparks Preservation DebateAustin Property Decision Sparks Preservation Debate

Austin Property Decision Sparks Preservation Debate

News Summary The Austin Zoning and Platting Commission's recent 7-3 vote to deny historic zoning for the former Running Rope…

2 weeks ago
Austin Responds to DEI Bans and ICE OperationsAustin Responds to DEI Bans and ICE Operations

Austin Responds to DEI Bans and ICE Operations

News Summary In Austin, the grassroots group Austin Justice Coalition is mobilizing against recent state actions banning Diversity, Equity, and…

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