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Austin pushes deadline to amend ICE policy as state threatens millions
Extension delays funding decision as Austin weighs legal risk and public safety dollars in ICE policy clash
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8m'We are at The Hunger Games': Austin ISD community discusses millions in cuts
Austin ISD faces a massive $181 million deficit, proposing deep cuts to staff, transportation, and programs that have teachers and parents bracing for a significant impact on student learning.
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8mInvestigators examine whether batteries sparked fire that shut down Austin's Bikeshare
Austin's CapMetro Bikeshare system is shut down following a major fire at a battery facility. Investigators are now probing whether lithium-ion batteries caused the blaze that sidelined 500 electric bikes.
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7mEast Austin demolition proposal for former Nate Paul property from 1930s sparks preservation battle
A historic East Austin building once owned by Nate Paul could be demolished, but preservation advocates are pushing to preserve it.
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8mAustin ISD plans to cut hundreds of jobs in next budget, including teachers, police and librarians
Austin ISD proposes a 2026-2027 budget with massive cuts to staff, transportation, and programs to address a $181 million deficit caused by stagnant state funding and inflationary pressures.
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6mAustin ISD librarian cuts spark backlash after district reverses course
Austin ISD will split librarians across some campuses after previously saying the positions would not be cut.