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A Travis County guide to the Dec. 14 runoff election
Dec 2, 2024 · Stringer is a former teacher and vice president of technology and business operations at the nonprofit National Math and Science Initiative. She said her goals are to improve financial stability and the enrollment process, ensure the district is providing all students with the tools necessary to thrive after high school and increase community engagement.
With days to go, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred make final …
Oct 31, 2024 · It’s a race to the finish line as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, the incumbent Republican, and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, make their final cases to voters on why they should represent Texas in Washington for the next six years.
Election 2024: How it will impact school vouchers, balance of …
Nov 6, 2024 · Texas Republicans reaffirmed their overwhelming control of the state legislature in Tuesday’s election. But a crop of fresh Republican faces in the Texas House could have big implications for the balance of power in the chamber, including the state’s ongoing battle over school vouchers.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council
Oct 10, 2024 · District 7. Gary L. Bledsoe. Gary Bledsoe is a civil rights attorney and the president of the Texas NAACP. His work helped establish the use of video cameras in Austin police cars, according to his campaign website.His priorities include dismantling systemic racism, supporting affordable housing while preventing displacement, and reducing excessive force by police.
New ethics rules passed for Texas politicians | KUT Radio, Austin's …
Dec 5, 2024 · Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may have to disclose more information about his recent real estate buying spree, after state ethics regulators passed new transparency rules for elected officials.. During its Tuesday meeting, the Texas Ethics Commission adopted a rule that requires officials to disclose properties they hold in a blind trust if they have “actual knowledge” of the properties.
UT Austin releases video of ceiling collapse at campus building
Dec 10, 2024 · UT Austin has released video of a ceiling that collapsed on campus ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday week. On Sunday, Nov. 24, at around 12:49 p.m., the ceiling of an outdoor patio at the Norman Hackerman Building suddenly collapsed.
Williamson County voter guide: What you need to know to vote
Oct 20, 2024 · Lee esta historia en español. Texans are headed to the polls this election season to vote for the next president. But there's also a long list of important local races, including deciding the next Williamson County sheriff and school board positions in …
Austin City Council passes new energy plan through 2035. Here’s …
Dec 13, 2024 · After nearly two years of study, revision, public outreach and intense debate, the City of Austin finally has a new plan for how it will meet its energy needs over the next 10 years. Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 serves as a roadmap, not just for how the ...