The renovations included adding new galleries featuring work from local Chicano and Latino artists, a teaching kitchen, green spaces and a shaded plaza that looks out onto downtown and the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
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Some political scientists in the state believe going all-in on MAGA may have drawn a line in the sand, potentially hampering how well GOP nominees attract swing voters.
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The National Weather Service warned that life-threatening flooding was anticipated in parts of Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties Friday evening.
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After the district announced budget cuts would affect 558 positions, community members asked the board of trustees and AISD officials to reconsider how cuts are being made. The district is working on reducing a potential $181 million deficit for the 2026-2027 school year.
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The University of Texas at Austin defended its title at the Women's College World Series with a sweep in the finals.
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Juan Gonzáles, an education professor who was involved in funding and installing the statue, said it appears the university did not seek input from students or staff before removing the statue.
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Austinites turned out in droves to support the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Despite the loss to the New York Knicks, the local crowd represented the result of years of work to bring the Spurs and the capital city closer together.
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The cafeteria staff at Ridgetop Elementary has worked together for more than 15 years, getting to know the teachers and seeing kids pass through their lunch line. Next year, they will be at different campuses because of the district's school closures.
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The Austin Police Department said Chief Wayne Sneed was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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