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After deadly West Sixth shooting, downtown Austin businesses brace for SXSW
The Austin Police Department said it understands the elevated anxiety and has promised a larger presence downtown, while other businesses are taking on additional security measures of their own.
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3mAISD candidate Cynthia Soliz drops out of runoff, citing district’s financial crisis
District 9 candidate Cynthia Soliz was set to face off in a Dec. 12 runoff election against Pamela Mathai.
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7mAfter Huffines’ defeat, Austin ISD halts cooperation with state investigation
Huffines fired back Monday, accusing Austin ISD of attempting to avoid scrutiny of its spending and vowing to continue the investigation without district cooperation.
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7mAustin ISD turns to teacher residents as it races to certify educators
More than 60% of residents stay in the district, helping Austin ISD build its teacher workforce
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11mTexas Dems vowed seismic education change. Here’s how schools could change for millions of students
The end to GOP dominance in Texas will likely have major implications for K-12 education policies, including the future of school vouchers and state takeovers.
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6m‘Political punching bag’: After years of conflict, Austin sees an opening with new Democratic leaders
The Austin City Council has been met with great state opposition for over a decade. Members think things are about to change.