Katy McAfee
Travis County Reporter-
Travis County officials declined to specify which parts of the deal the automaker is failing to provide documentation for. In a statement, Commissioner Margaret Gomez said she will “push on staff” to determine if Tesla is in compliance. -
The district had until Nov. 21 to submit turnaround plans for 12 schools that received failing grades multiple years in a row. -
The schools will shutter before the 2026-27 school year. In addition to the closures, the district's dual language offerings will undergo significant changes before next fall. -
In a statement, Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged Leander and Round Rock ISD officials and board members "blatantly disregarded the will of Texas voters who expect the legal and moral heritage of our state to be displayed in accordance with the law." -
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit argue spending the $42 million on anything other than direct flood response is a misuse of tax dollars. -
Ten schools are still scheduled to close before next school year. The plan also includes more details on where students from closing campuses will transfer to and changes to dual language offerings. -
National Weather Service meteorologist Harrison Tran said the best viewing conditions will be after sunset but before midnight. -
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission began dispensing partial SNAP payments on Monday. Some families have received benefits, but many families are hanging in the balance or have received far less than usual. -
At Thursday’s board meeting, dozens of parents questioned whether the district adequately incorporated community feedback into the its most recent version of the plan. -
Austin ISD announced the changes in an email to parents Tuesday evening, days after saying its original plan to close 13 schools would move forward.
