Austin Current
Momentum builds for a 2026 bond election, but trust remains a hurdle
The Austin City Council will soon decide whether to send a bond proposal to voters later this year. This comes as City Hall works to restore public confidence after Proposition Q’s failure.
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7mAustin ISD turns to teacher residents as it races to certify educators
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