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City wrongly denied records request on music grants, now admits error
The public records failure raises broader questions about how the City of Austin manages its public information requests, and what happens when city records are managed by outside contractors.
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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.
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8mGina Hinojosa’s victory could change Austin ISD’s fate. But state law may stand in the way.
The Texas governor-elect and former AISD trustee has vowed to replace the state’s education commissioner, who decides state interventions.
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3mPamela Mathai, Cynthia Soliz advance to runoff for AISD’s District 9 seat
The District 9 At-Large seat is one of the Austin school district’s two districtwide representative positions.
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4mAustin ISD voters re-elect Hunter for District 1, choose Neufeld for District 4
District 1 represents central and northeast Austin and District 4 represents central and northwest Austin