Austin Current
ICE-detained Austin teen reunited with family after judge orders release
After weeks in ICE detention, Austin ISD senior Luis Fernando Cabrera Chavarria returned home Wednesday night to an emotional reunion with his sister and 2-year-old nephew after a federal judge…
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10mAustin taxpayers will pay the price if Texas education department takes over school district
Cash-strapped Austin ISD faces big changes under a potential state takeover. It could also face increased costs at a time when reserves are running dry.
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8mAustin and other local governments raised taxes this year. Will your bill go up?
Falling home values could mean lower property tax bills for some homeowners despite the Austin City Council and Travis County commissioners raising rates.
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10mBurnet, Webb families say Austin ISD failed them. Now they’re asked to close their schools.
Parents cite years of turnover and instability before an Oct. 15 deadline that could shape state action.
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13mMeet the candidates running to represent east and northeast Austin neighborhoods
Five of the six candidates running to represent District 1 at City Hall attended a forum hosted by Austin Current, Austin PBS and KUT. Here’s what they had to say.
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10mMeet the candidates running to represent some of Austin’s east and southeast neighborhoods
Four of the five candidates running to represent District 3 at City Hall attended a forum hosted by Austin Current, Austin PBS and KUT. Here’s what they had to say.