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Waymo touts safety gains, but Austin leaders still have questions
Waymo says its autonomous vehicles are making cities safer, but Austin leaders point to recent public safety incidents as evidence the technology still needs improvement.
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4mAustin ISD postpones districtwide boundary changes, says more school closures are possible
Austin ISD postpones its districtwide boundary realignment until 2028-29. The two-phase plan addresses over-enrollment, budget deficits, and potential school closures amid declining student enrollment numbers.
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7mAustin has successfully built more affordable housing — just not for everyone
Austin's housing boom has helped lower rents for many residents, but city leaders say affordability gaps remain and are reworking policies to better serve lower-income families.
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12mAustin City Council has been voting in secret for years, despite the city’s claims of transparency
Austin Energy reveals City Council has held secret votes for years, shielding officials from public scrutiny regarding a billion-dollar gas generator purchase and sparking legal transparency concerns.
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6m‘Is it SpaceX?’ Travis County Commissioners question Austin’s Dog’s Head plan.
Travis County Commissioners held their first public meeting on Dog’s Head and left with few details about the proposed 2,600-acre project in Southeast Austin
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5mSave 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.