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Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

by Brant Bingamon

Police Oversight Office Ramps Up Community Complaints Investigations

APD has only suspended one officer over the past year

by Austin Sanders

Save Our Springs Sues City Over Statesman Site Redevelopment They claim city violated procedural rules and affordability requirements

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