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Save Austin Now audit proposal advances despite existing legislation, setting up political clash
A charter amendment requiring recurring City Hall audits is headed to voters, despite assertions that similar legislation is already in place.
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7mTexas will review Austin ISD’s spending in the state’s latest scrutiny of the capitol district
Austin ISD is among four school districts selected by the comptroller’s office for a financial review ahead of next year’s legislative session.
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10mAustin taxpayers will pay the price if Texas education department takes over school district
Cash-strapped Austin ISD faces big changes under a potential state takeover. It could also face increased costs at a time when reserves are running dry.
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8mAustin and other local governments raised taxes this year. Will your bill go up?
Falling home values could mean lower property tax bills for some homeowners despite the Austin City Council and Travis County commissioners raising rates.
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10mBurnet, Webb families say Austin ISD failed them. Now they’re asked to close their schools.
Parents cite years of turnover and instability before an Oct. 15 deadline that could shape state action.
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3mCity of Austin suddenly takes over management of Zilker Botanical Garden
A statement released Thursday from the city's Parks and Recreation Department said the conservancy voted last month to not renew its contract with the city.