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A surge in tax revenue from short-term rentals could boost arts funding in Austin
City figures show hotel occupancy tax collections from STRs more than tripled over two years to $23.7 million, offsetting a decline in collections from hotels and other lodging.
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8mBurnet and Webb could close. Their communities stand to lose more than schools.
After the two schools received their fifth failing rating this summer, one message is clear: Burnet and Webb middle schools will not be the same next year.
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9mFrustration over school takeovers, vouchers could sway Texas voters in close governor’s race
As Democrat Gina Hinojosa focuses on “saving” public schools, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has emphasized property tax cuts in the final weeks of the campaign.
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7mAustin ISD turns to teacher residents as it races to certify educators
More than 60% of residents stay in the district, helping Austin ISD build its teacher workforce
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6mWith Muny in play, the city golf course is in the spotlight once again
As the city tries to secure the future of the historic golf course, Muny’s history as a civil rights landmark is back in the limelight.
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7mSaving Muny could come at a cost as Austin weighs changes to UT land deal
Muny supporters and the city have fought for decades to preserve the 141-acre golf course, the first in the South to be desegregated.