Gabriel C. Pérez
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KUT News
Lawmakers worked this year to address Texas' property taxes by increasing the tax break homeowners get on their property — and new proposals have already been made for the 2027 legislative session.
Lorianne Willett
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KUT News
Lorianne Willett
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KUT News
Gabriel C. Pérez
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KUT News
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Austin police say Derek Gillespie, 49, was arrested this week and charged with possessing prohibited explosive devices. -
Government sources say that for the last six weeks, they’ve been ordered not to release undocumented children in federal custody to their parents and relatives. -
Hundreds of Austinites got a peek inside the building during last weekend's Hyde Park Holiday Market. It was hosted by one of the tenants, The Press Room, which boosts a vast collection of printing blocks for old movie ads. -
A group of eight media organizations had requested records in the divorce case between Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate, and his wife be made public. -
The Sing Me a Song Foundation gives children in need a chance to write stories that are turned into music. In "Simon Sings," an Austin boy's friends help him try to figure out who’s slowly stealing his skills. -
The city and the Austin Firefighters Association agreed to a tentative deal back in October, before firefighters backed out of the agreement. Now, they've passed a contract with a new schedule that aims to boost recruitment. -
Samuel Grey Horse lost his home to a fire at the start of the year. Then, in November, one of his horses died. Despite his personal challenges, Grey Horse is still dressing up like Santa and spreading joy this Christmas season. -
The closure of Faubion Elementary is expected to take place before the 2026-27 school year. The school was projected to fall to 26% capacity next school year.
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