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East Austin neighborhood's water samples exceed regulatory limits for lead, other heavy metals
A UT Austin study reveals high levels of lead and heavy metals in Austin's Colony neighborhood water, highlighting safety concerns and the high costs residents pay for inadequate service.
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8mDog’s Head details emerge in public, private meetings
As Dog’s Head developers start meeting with the public, details of the controversial project are slowly coming into focus.
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9mAustin ISD reduces its budget by $205 million for the 2026-27 school year
Austin ISD trustees approved a $205 million budget cut to address growing deficits, impacting hundreds of positions and stipends while extending Superintendent Matias Segura's contract amid community concern.
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5mNearly a year after deadly floods, Sandy Creek survivors say Travis County is moving too slowly
Big Sandy Creek residents say lagging road repairs and flood preparedness efforts leave them vulnerable as flood risks return.
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7mPreventing erasure: Austin planning historic marker, art following state-ordered street art removal
Austin plans murals, community events and a historic marker to honor Fourth Street and East 11th communities after Texas ordered the removal of street art.
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7mDespite gains, Austin ISD takeover looms as key middle schools post low STAAR results
Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools improved on STAAR, according to results released by TEA on Tuesday, but low passing rates keep Austin ISD on the brink of state intervention.