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Round Rock ISD now facing budget deficit
As inflation gets worse, school districts across the state are feeling the impacts.
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Who sent transgender mailers to Texas kids? West Texas DA opens criminal investigation
A district attorney in West Texas has opened a criminal investigation after several Texans reported receiving political mailers addressed to their children with information about transgender resources....
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Daniel Perry found not guilty in deadly conduct case
Daniel Perry was working as a ride-share driver in 2020 when he turned his car onto a street crowded with demonstrators. He then shot and killed Garrett Foster, who was legally carrying an AK-47, and then drove off....
business
Convertible high chairs sold nationwide recalled for entrapment, fall risk
Convertible high chairs sold at stores nationwide and online are being recalled because children can become trapped or fall, leading to serious injury or death....
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Incoming dean at UT's University College speaks on core curriculum changes, intentions
UT Austin is creating a new University College to oversee its new core curriculum, announced UT President Jim Davis at the State of the University Address...
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Michael Gray, 'Shazam!' star, dies at 75: Report
Actor Michael Gray, best known for his role in the television series "Shazam!," has died, according to a report.
safety
Emergency alert bill, sparked by Camp Mystic, signed into law
President Trump signed a bipartisan bill into law allowing wireless emergency alerts to be sent by satellite when cell phone service is compromised, knocked down or destroyed....
library
Austin Public Library adds security, upgrades after 62-year-old victim of attack dies
A man accused of a brutal attack inside Austin’s Central Library is now facing a murder charge months after the victim died from his injuries.Daniel Vasquez rem...
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Sarkisian sees 'edgy' Arch Manning as Texas looks to bounce back against Ole Miss
Steve Sarkisian says Arch Manning has shown a different side of himself in practice as No. 19 Texas looks to rebound from consecutive losses ahead of Saturday's matchup with No. 7 Ole Miss....
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New study reveals why dangerous fungus is so difficult to treat
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
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This airline received top marks in several categories in annual Forbes Travel Guide awards
Forbes released its annual Forbes Travel Guide top picks this week, recognizing airlines and airports its editors say provide outstanding passenger experiences, and one U.S. airline took home top honors in several categories, more than any other....
government
Up to $90M approved for water treatment plant to replace hazardous disinfection technology
City council members on Thursday approved up to $90 million to be spent on updating the disinfection technology at a water treatment plant in west Austin....