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Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms
Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by almost 60% — in two years, as the massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.
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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.
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6m‘This isn’t easy for me’: Austin mayor says delaying bond election is financially responsible move
Mayor Kirk Watson opposed moving forward with a 2026 bond election, arguing Austin should rebuild public trust before taking on more debt.
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6mAfter secret vote on new gas plant, Austin City Council approves emissions limits
Austin City Council approved guidelines for a new natural gas peaker plant, aiming to balance future energy reliability with strict emissions caps and environmental protections for local communities.
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8mAustin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency
TEA on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve an 1882 partner to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses' accountability ratings.
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5mAustin City Council moves to crack down on unregulated, high-speed electric bikes
Austin leaders are looking at stricter regulations for the high-speed e-motorcycle, popular among children and at the center of a growing number of complaints.