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Dueling Audits Create Confusion Ahead of November Election
Both sides of Prop I gear up for battle ahead of November election
Chronicle Owner Nick Barbaro to Sell Stake in South by Southwest to Penske
After 39 years, the festival’s co-founder looks back on the culture phenomenon he created and his decision to leave
What Would Abbott’s Deregulation Plan Mean for Austin Energy Customers?
Experts say more competition does not necessarily equate to cheaper bills
West Texans Travel to Austin to Protest Big Bend Border Construction
While work has been temporarily paused, future plans in the region are uncertain
Council Begins Process of Banning Large-Scale Data Centers
After a year’s worth of public pushback, Council members work to mitigate the nationwide issue at the local level
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Aug. 20-26
City Council gets the ball rolling on a data center ban, CM Paige Ellis’ signature petition comes up short, and more of the week’s headlines
Marking Queer History on Austin’s Fourth Street
LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission member Garry Brown talks about the new queer historical marker set to be added on Fourth and Colorado
Rebuilt MLK Boulevard Bridge Fully Operational After Two Years of Construction
Final touches on the nearly $35 million project to be completed by December
State Takeover Looms Over AISD as School Year Kicks Off
A final decision on state intervention still months away, leaders say
Who’s Running for City Council This Fall?
District 1 features new faces as incumbents look to hold on to districts 3, 5, 8, and 9
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Aug. 13-19
Minnesota lawmaker sues Gov. Abbott, the city adopts its FY 2026-27 budget, and more of the week’s headlines
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