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.

The city passed a revised budget after Prop Q, which would have raised an additional $110 million in taxes, was defeated in the November election.

Chances of rain for the Austin area will be strongest Thursday.

The Paramount will close in June for at least eight months, and work on the State Theatre will follow. The venues launched a $65 million fundraising campaign for the projects Wednesday.

Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released.

The longtime Austin Democrat had previously said he would not seek reelection if the state's newly drawn congressional map, which favors Republicans, went into effect.

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.

Because voters rejected Proposition Q, which would have generated an additional $110 million, the City Council must make cuts to balance the budget.

National Weather Service meteorologist Harrison Tran said the best viewing conditions will be after sunset but before midnight.