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Llanes Pulido submitted a petition Thursday for a partial recount, but it was denied. She had the option to amend her petition, but announced Friday she would not move forward. That makes current Mayor Kirk Watson the official winner.
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The Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to a controversial new K-5 curriculum that weaves in Christian references. -
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Travis County commissioners agreed to spend $115,000 on security for him. Garza said the security was recommended by county staff and assessments by law enforcement and an outside contractor. -
Democratic state Rep. John Bucy pre-filed two bills in the Texas Legislature that would kick-start a high speed rail line along the I-35 corridor and direct funding to bullet train projects. -
Incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson had claimed victory in the race last week, but Llanes Pulido cited irregularities in the vote count. -
Election experts and officials said the ballots were found as part of the system of checks and balances that help ensure that every vote is counted. -
An 8-mile stretch of the highway from Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane would grow by four to six lanes. You have till Dec. 29 to tell the CTRMA what you think about it. -
Cold snaps brought fall foliage to Austin in 2018 and 2022, but an expert says it's been too hot and dry for the leaves change this year.
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Michael Minasi/KUT NewsJoin us Sunday, Nov. 24, at Rivian Austin for a scenic run club before the holidays get into full swing. -
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