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Despite 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.
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9mUT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival security
KUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security plans for an inaugural festival were insufficient.
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4mAustin Wildlife Rescue stops accepting some animals due to screwworm quarantine
Texas officials have quarantined 10 counties to halt the spread of New World screwworm, impacting local wildlife rescues and pet safety protocols for warm-blooded animals across the state.
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8mAustin 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.
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5mTexas 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.
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7mAbbott 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.