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Tragic Vehicle Accidents Shake Communities in Texas and Kentucky

News Summary Communities in Texas and Kentucky are reeling from a series of tragic vehicle accidents. A single-vehicle collision in…

20 hours ago

Austin Welcomes Greg Casar as New Chair of Congressional Progressive Caucus

News Summary Austin's political landscape transforms as local representative Greg Casar becomes the youngest chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus…

20 hours ago

Austin Faces Alarming Surge in Pedestrian Fatalities

News Summary Austin is experiencing a concerning spike in pedestrian fatalities, with five deaths reported from four serious car accidents…

3 days ago

Austin City Council Approves Pennybacker Bridge Overlook Upgrades

News Summary The Austin City Council has unanimously approved using eminent domain to acquire 1.5 acres of land near the…

4 days ago

Austin Schools Increase Security After Threat to Hill Elementary

News Summary In response to a recent threat aimed at Hill Elementary School in Austin, the Austin Independent School District…

4 days ago

Austin City Council Approves New Energy Plan for 2035

News Summary The Austin City Council has approved the revised Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan for Austin Energy, aiming…

4 days ago

Austin City Council Initiates Land Acquisition for Pennybacker Bridge Overlook

News Summary The Austin City Council has unanimously approved eminent domain proceedings to acquire 1.5 acres of land near the…

4 days ago

Austin Faces a Week of Tragedy on the Roads

News Summary Austin, Texas, has experienced a tragic week with four separate car collisions involving pedestrians, resulting in fatalities and…

4 days ago

Austin ISD Confronts Equity Challenges Amid New Report

News Summary A new report from Austin ISD highlights severe equity issues within the district affecting minority students, with significant…

4 days ago

Austin Schools Tackle Parking Woes and Boost Security Measures

News Summary As the new school year approaches, Austin High School will implement new parking rules starting January 6, 2025,…

4 days ago