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APD revamps use-of-force tracking, raising new transparency concerns
After flaws were found in the Austin Police Department’s use-of-force tracking, the department overhauled its reporting, but advocates warn key details may be lost.
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6mTexas’ school A-F grades relatively flat as Austin ISD inches closer to takeover
Prior to this year’s ratings release, at least five school districts sat on the brink of state intervention — Austin, Waco, Greenville, Ector County and Ralls.
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10mAs the only Texas district to trigger potential state takeover, Austin ISD’s future is now in TEA’s hands
Burnet and Webb middle schools triggered mandatory TEA action. Here’s how state intervention could reshape Austin ISD in the months ahead.
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14mAustin ISD moves closer to state takeover after two schools receive fifth failing ratings
The preliminary fifth failing rating for Burnet and Webb middle schools means the education commissioner could close the schools or takeover Austin ISD.
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8mAustin Council approves tax hike, avoids deep social service cuts in $6.6B budget
Austin’s historic $6.6 billion budget will cost the average homeowner about $365 more in annual property taxes and fees next fiscal year.
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12mCan Austin break the costly cycle of homelessness, jail and crisis? One new program aims to do just that.
Austin's No Wrong Door initiative targets a costly cycle of homelessness and arrests by connecting people with long-term support.