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Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating APD's new policy on cooperating with ICE
Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Austin Police Department's immigration policies. The city maintains its guidelines regarding ICE cooperation comply with state law and Senate Bill 4.
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8m'We are at The Hunger Games': Austin ISD community discusses millions in cuts
Austin ISD faces a massive $181 million deficit, proposing deep cuts to staff, transportation, and programs that have teachers and parents bracing for a significant impact on student learning.
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8mInvestigators examine whether batteries sparked fire that shut down Austin's Bikeshare
Austin's CapMetro Bikeshare system is shut down following a major fire at a battery facility. Investigators are now probing whether lithium-ion batteries caused the blaze that sidelined 500 electric bikes.
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7mEast Austin demolition proposal for former Nate Paul property from 1930s sparks preservation battle
A historic East Austin building once owned by Nate Paul could be demolished, but preservation advocates are pushing to preserve it.
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8mAustin ISD plans to cut hundreds of jobs in next budget, including teachers, police and librarians
Austin ISD proposes a 2026-2027 budget with massive cuts to staff, transportation, and programs to address a $181 million deficit caused by stagnant state funding and inflationary pressures.
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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.