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Making the Grade
STAAR tests are high-stakes for Texas school districts. Is it a good idea to outsource the scoring to machines?
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City Council Weighs Proposal for 2,600-Acre Development
Is “Dog’s Head” a financial lifeline or a rushed deal for real estate interests?
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UT Community Raises Concerns About Department Consolidations
Students and faculty emphasize the importance of departments as UT prepares to consolidate them by the fall semester
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Montserrat Garibay Wins HD 49 Runoff in Dem Primary
After a close March election, the union leader bests longtime politician Kathie Tovo
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The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: May 21-27
Runoff election results come in, Ken Paxton advances to face James Talarico in November, and more of the week’s headlines
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A Resolution but No Closure to the Yogurt Shop Murders
Documentarian Margaret Brown discusses the new final chapter of her HBO series on Austin’s most infamous crime
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Austin Energy Argues Gas an Unfortunate Necessity
Council to weigh climate harm reduction trade-offs for reliability
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West Austin Residents Raise Concerns About Courtyard/RM 2222 Project
At a meeting last Wednesday, individuals expressed skepticism about TxDOT’s $68.4 million project
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Local Organizations Propel Next Generation’s Shift to Trade Work
Opportunities in Austin for gateways to blue-collar “AI-proof” jobs are increasing
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Analyzing Austin’s New Police Shootings Dashboard
The data tracks and details 60 APD shooting cases from 2018 through 2025
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The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: May 14-20
Teens go on shooting spree throughout South and East Austin, musicians come together against artificial intelligence, and more of the week’s headlines
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City Plan to Consolidate IT Employees Scales Back
Despite the city manager’s decision to shrink the controversial consolidations, local union members remain dissatisfied