As ICE activities ramp up, activists demand less APD cooperation

Austin ISD deficit swells to $95 million as financial cushion shrinks

Austin ISD says its reserves will fall to 10% as trustees weigh deep cuts and face growing public backlash.

Texas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests

Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.

As Austin contemplates water-hungry industries, task force pushes new guardrails

Austin water planners are pushing for new regulations for data centers and other large users in a push to protect future water supplies

After 53 years in Travis County, Margaret Gómez retires with a call to learn from one another

Longest-serving Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez announces early retirement after 53 years of service. Successor George Morales will take over the Precinct 4 seat on June 11.