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County Mental Health Provider Union Says Bosses Should Explain Firing Decisions

They’re demanding new policies around dismissals

Austin Sanders • May 30, 2024

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May 31 issue

Travis, Hays County Get More Than $800,000 in Park Grants

Emerald Crown Trail will get a quarter of a million dollars

Neha Kondaveeti • May 29, 2024

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

Lina Fisher, May 24 issue

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May 24 issue

How Texas’ School Funding Scheme Contributed to Austin ISD’s Massive Budget Shortfall

Recapture is just one puzzle piece

Brant Bingamon, May 24 issue

With HOME, Council Cuts Lot Size Requirements for First Time in 80 Years

Smaller lots, more apartments, towers near transit

Austin Sanders, May 24 issue

It’s Gonna Be a Long, Hot Summer – Again

City and county brace for drought, wildfire season

Lina Fisher, May 24 issue

Austin Elders: Meet Guitarist and Defense Attorney Bobby Earl Smith

From professional musician to professional defender of musicians

Oscar Rodriguez, May 24 issue

Chronicle Endorsement for the Runoff Election

Early voting ends May 24 for the May 28 election

The Chronicle Editorial Board, May 17 issue

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Early Voting: Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24; Election Day: Tuesday, May 28

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