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Who decides what Austin saves? Inside the battles over the city's historic buildings
Historic Landmark Commissioner Ben Heimsath explains how Austin decides which buildings are worth preserving.
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6m‘Making private wealth work for public good’: Austin to start imposing new fees for private planes
Austin is moving forward with new fees for private aircraft that could generate additional revenue amid Austin’s airport expansion.
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6mAfter backlash, Austin will outsource — not cancel — adult sports leagues. Players are still worried
Following public outcry, Austin has paused plans to outsource indoor sports leagues, allowing basketball and volleyball programs to continue temporarily while the city seeks a suitable private vendor.
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9mAustin ISD faces state intervention. More Texas districts could be next
These school districts had a school fail state academic A-F ratings for a fourth consecutive year in 2026.
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9mTravis County childcare funding ‘stopped the bleeding,’ but providers are still struggling
Travis County’s $50 million childcare investment is expanding access for families, but low teacher wages and financial challenges persist.
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8mAustin rents are falling. So why are eviction filings still at record highs?
The city wants to explore ways to help tenants avoid evictions, as the number of filings continues to reach record highs