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Here’s how to cast a ballot in Austin’s Nov. 3 election

Austinites will weigh in on dozens of races, including U.S. senator, governor, Austin City Council, AISD school board and two ...
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Austin Council of PTAs joins late push for Burnet, Webb closure petitions

Austin ISD parents at Burnet and Webb Middle Schools meet with Superintendent Matias Segura at Burnet Middle School on Sept. 28, 2026 to discuss petitions as the district faces potential state ...
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Austin’s own DOGE? Debate over how to audit City Hall heats up as election nears

Austin voters will be asked this fall to consider enshrining an audit mandate in the city’s charter. City Council approved a similar effort earlier this year.
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New program aimed at breaking cycle of homelessness and jail faces pushback over police involvement

Austin’s No Wrong Door program aims to break cycles of homelessness and jail, but critics are worried it makes the people it’s seeking to help more vulnerable.
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Texas will review Austin ISD’s spending in the state’s latest scrutiny of the capitol district

Austin ISD is among four school districts selected by the comptroller’s office for a financial review ahead of next year’s ...
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Here’s your 2026 ballot for Austin’s November election

The 2026 elections are Nov. 3. Early voting starts Oct. 19. This tool helps Austin and Travis County residents know what is on their ballot.
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Austin taxpayers will pay the price if Texas education department takes over school district

Elliott Schwarz and Fox Taylor drum during the rally against the state takeover of public schools at Brentwood Neighborhood Park on Aug. 8, 2026. LEILA SAIDANE FOR AUSTIN CURRENT Understand the city ...