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The building, which last housed the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, got a State Antiquities Landmark in July. The university wants to build a $70 million football training facility in its place.
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Critics of the materials the Texas Education Agency created have said they include Bible stories that are not age-appropriate and veer into proselytizing. Supporters say biblical narratives have literary and historical value. -
The PBS show, which debuted with a performance by Willie Nelson, has become the longest-running show of its kind in television history. -
Only certain people in Texas can vote by mail, and the process can be confusing. Election officials offer advice. -
Since 2020, the number of people under 25 years old without permanent housing and not under the care of a parent or legal guardian has nearly quadrupled, according to a nonprofit that tracks this issue. -
The school boards in Austin ISD and Manor ISD each called tax rate elections for Nov. 5 to help cover the cost of raising staff salaries. Both districts are facing multimillion-dollar budget deficits. -
Travis County Proposition A asks voters to approve a 2.5 cent per $100 valuation tax rate increase. If it passes, it’ll add about $126 to the average Travis County homeowner’s annual property tax bill. -
Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred attacked each other’s records on issues ranging from the economy to civil rights. Neither was entirely accurate in their charges. -
Construction started Tuesday on the first of eight road projects funded by a 2022 bond. Hays County is asking voters to approve a $440 million bond this fall that would overlap with some of these projects to help improve safety and congestion.
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Manoo Sirivelu/KUT NewsThe full moon on Thursday is a supermoon. Come swim with us at Barton Springs to celebrate, Oct. 17.Join us for a chat all about swimming holes before we take a dip in the cool waters under the full moon. -
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