For the first time in 80 years, Austin's elected leaders have voted to lower the amount of space needed to build one house — down to 1,800 square feet of land.
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A group of taxpayers filed the lawsuit in 2017. They say the money is not being spent on health care for low-income residents.
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Police said Michael Maule violated state law by "intentionally, knowingly, and recklessly" carrying a gun without a license on a school campus.
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Previously, the City of Kyle has bought water from San Marcos on a case-by-case basis. The new agreement runs through 2026 and ensures Kyle will have access to an additional 163 million gallons of water each year.
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By the end of the century in Austin, it's possible that half of the days in a given year would have triple-digit temperatures, according to KXAN's former chief meteorologist David Yeomans. The city's outdoor music venues said hotter summers are already affecting business.
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An investigation into the "unusual activity" on Ascension's technology systems is ongoing.
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Manor ISD staff will begin getting time off for mental health during the 2024-2025 school year. The district is looking for creative ways to increase benefits for staff while facing a budget deficit.
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Students face criminal charges, suspensions and even expulsions for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and encampments. Their reason? A "just cause."
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The annual music celebration is scheduled to take place Oct. 4-6 and 11-13 in Zilker Park. Local acts scheduled to perform include Being Dead, Promqueen, Kalu & The Electric Joint, and The Tiarras.
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- La UT recortó los fondos para la graduación latinx. Los estudiantes recaudaron dinero para celebrarla igual.