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KUT teamed up with The Austin Common to create this guide to help you see and know where democracy is happening in Austin.
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Bexar County officials expect it to take some time to prosecute Shane James Jr. since he's being held in custody pending trial in Travis County and must face capital murder charges there first.
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The plaintiffs argued Central Health should not be giving Dell Medical School money for things like education, research and administrative costs. They are now deciding whether to appeal or go forward with a trial.
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In 2023, 279 people died from a fentanyl-related overdose — up from 245 the year before.
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They don't preside over court cases like a Supreme Court justice or Judge Judy. And the position is arguably not as high profile as a mayor or governor. But they do have a lot of power.
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On Tuesday, Travis County will close on a deal to buy more than 1,500 acres of wilderness parkland for $90 million. The Travis County Parks Department plans to add hike and bike trails, parking lots and restrooms, but it won't be ready for the public for a few years.
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If approved, the 2.5 cent increase would generate nearly $77 million to help low-income families.
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For the first time, voters had a chance to elect three of nine positions to oversee property appraisals.
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It’s an election that has attracted little attention. But it could have consequences for the local property tax system.
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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.