Austin Current
Facing political pressure, UT Austin speeds up ethnic and gender studies consolidation to this fall
UT Austin's College of Liberal Arts accelerates the consolidation of seven departments into two, sparking faculty concerns over political pressure, student education impact, and the rapid timeline.
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5mWhy more than 100 jet fuel tankers could disappear from Austin roads
A privately funded fuel pipeline is expected to carry 600,000 gallons of jet fuel 20 miles from Bastrop to Austin each day.
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8mDog’s Head clears major hurdle as divided Austin council approves financing
Austin City Council approved a key financing agreement for Dog’s Head after hours of contentious public debate.
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5mAustin wants more high-tech jobs to fuel growth. It also wants them to use less water.
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4mParedes Middle School closure. Here’s what you need to know
Why Austin ISD wants to close Paredes Middle School, what happens next and what it means for students and staff.
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8m'Worst possible light': Nonprofits challenge Austin audit amid budget debate
A new Austin audit found many nonprofit contracts missed targets, but providers say the report lacked context and used flawed metrics.