Politics

Austin City Council Faces Critical Decision on I-35 Caps ProjectAustin City Council Faces Critical Decision on I-35 Caps Project

Austin City Council Faces Critical Decision on I-35 Caps Project

News Summary Austin's City Council is approaching a crucial deadline to allocate funding for the $1.4 billion I-35 Caps Project.…

1 month ago
Austin City Leaders Propose New Safety Measures for Sixth StreetAustin City Leaders Propose New Safety Measures for Sixth Street

Austin City Leaders Propose New Safety Measures for Sixth Street

News Summary In response to a recent shooting incident at Lit Lounge that left four people injured, Austin city leaders,…

1 month ago
Austin Faces Challenges After Federal Humanities Grants CanceledAustin Faces Challenges After Federal Humanities Grants Canceled

Austin Faces Challenges After Federal Humanities Grants Canceled

News Summary Austin is experiencing turmoil after the Trump administration's recent decision to terminate federal humanities research grants. Grants previously…

1 month ago
Texas Legislators Debate Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund ReformTexas Legislators Debate Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund Reform

Texas Legislators Debate Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund Reform

News Summary Austin is at the center of critical discussions among Texas legislators regarding two competing bills targeting the funding…

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Austin Takes Steps to Reform Sexual Assault Response SystemAustin Takes Steps to Reform Sexual Assault Response System

Austin Takes Steps to Reform Sexual Assault Response System

News Summary In April, Austin, Texas aims to address ongoing criticisms regarding its handling of sexual assault cases by initiating…

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Honduran Immigrant Arrested in Austin for Firearm ChargesHonduran Immigrant Arrested in Austin for Firearm Charges

Honduran Immigrant Arrested in Austin for Firearm Charges

News Summary Anderson Ronaldo Reyes Giron, a 25-year-old Honduran immigrant, was arrested in Austin, Texas, on several charges including deadly…

1 month ago
Austin Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring Latino LeadersAustin Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring Latino Leaders

Austin Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring Latino Leaders

News Summary Austin is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the contributions of Latino leaders through the naming of streets…

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Texas Attorney General’s Office Whistleblower Case Awards Over $6 MillionTexas Attorney General’s Office Whistleblower Case Awards Over $6 Million

Texas Attorney General’s Office Whistleblower Case Awards Over $6 Million

News Summary A Travis County judge has ruled in favor of four former employees of the Texas Attorney General's Office,…

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Texas Attorney General Ordered to Pay Whistleblowers Over $6 MillionTexas Attorney General Ordered to Pay Whistleblowers Over $6 Million

Texas Attorney General Ordered to Pay Whistleblowers Over $6 Million

News Summary A Texas court has ruled that Attorney General Ken Paxton must pay more than $6 million to four…

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Austin Energy Advocates for Solar Program ReformsAustin Energy Advocates for Solar Program Reforms

Austin Energy Advocates for Solar Program Reforms

News Summary On March 25, 2023, the Austin Resource Management Commission discussed a resolution to reform Austin Energy's residential solar…

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