Research shows having a lawyer present often reduces bail amounts. The county will provide lawyers for a limited time on Tuesday and Thursday. It has tried to roll out a program for years.
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Since at least 2002, developers have built thousands of windowless bedrooms in the city, most of them in apartment buildings meant for university students.
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The City of Austin will give $1,000 a month for a year to just over 100 families. Last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Harris County over a similar program.
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Author Megan Kimble argues that expanding highways only makes traffic congestion worse, while tearing communities apart.
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Polly, a 1-year-old Pekin duck, is believed to have lost her bill during an animal attack. She now lives at All Things Wild Rehabilitation, a sanctuary for injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife in Georgetown.
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A listener wanted to know the secret behind the beautiful displays of wildflowers along the highway. She's had trouble growing them in her backyard.
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Texas was found in contempt Monday by U.S. District Judge Janis Jack for violating two of the court's orders in its long-running foster litigation.
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Do you care about how your kid's school spends money, or what policy decisions it makes? Do you want to decide on funding for parks and roads? Depending on your location, these issues could be on your ballot.
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Episodes this season will address how climate change is forcing venues to rethink outdoor shows, how the industry is dealing with new Texas laws, and how AI is impacting artists' work.
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- Austin relanza un programa para dar dinero en efectivo a familias pobres en medio de una demanda contra una política similar
- Austin prohíbe la construcción de habitaciones sin ventanas
- Guía del votante para las elecciones locales del 4 de mayo en Austin
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