Katy McAfee
Travis County Reporter-
County property taxes are going up — at least for this year — to help cover the costs of the July floods and prepare for future natural disasters. -
Student groups say they have already felt the effects of a new law that restricts who can protest on campus and when. -
Police said the officer who was shot is in stable condition. A woman who was also shot is not expected to survive, Chief Lisa Davis said. -
The Democrat's district covers North Austin, but he’s gained nationwide support through Instagram and TikTok. Clips of Talarico condemning Republican policies have gone viral on both platforms, where he’s amassed 1.2 million followers. -
Superintendent Matias Segura said the district will consider closing or revamping the schools this fall. Public meetings will be held this week to discuss consolidation options. -
A lawyer for the students says the law restricting "expressive activities" at certain times could ban anything from playing music to wearing a political T-shirt. -
The Austin Police Department has not confirmed if the victims were employees of the bar or if fentanyl was involved. Toxicology testing will determine what caused the overdoses. -
The programs are opening thanks to funding from a tax rate increase Travis County residents approved in November. -
His announcement comes after fellow Democrat Lloyd Doggett said he would not run for reelection if the redrawn map is upheld, avoiding a showdown over the new District 37 seat. -
Owners of the venue, a beacon for Austin's queer community, had asked the community for support, saying rising costs and a decline in weekday foot traffic had taken a toll.
