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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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6mPlans to turn Parmer Lane into highway draw pushback from City Hall, advocates
Austin City Council will consider a resolution urging transportation planners to prioritize public transit and other transportation options over more car lanes.
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3mTravis County breaks first-day early voting turnout record for every midterm election this century
About 4.3% of the county’s 952,713 registered voters cast a ballot Monday, compared to just 2.8% on the first day of early voting in the 2022 midterm election.
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7mWebb PTA asks TEA to investigate disputed petition to close school
Hundreds of Burnet and Webb parents signed petitions to close their children’s schools to avoid a district takeover, but some parents say they were pressured.
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8mAustin ISD’s District 9 race puts three different visions on the ballot
A former teacher, an education attorney and a retiree explain their priorities for the district.
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6mFormer AISD student, PTA leader run for Austin ISD’s southwest District 7 school board seat
A state representative’s staffer and a longtime parent advocate outline their plans for Austin ISD amid budget, state takeover concerns.