The Texas Department of Public Safety closed the Capitol grounds through the weekend in anticipation of the protest. Organizers called the move an attempt to "repress" pro-Palestinian organizing in the state.
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A few U.S. House seats and judicial positions are up for a vote across Travis, Williamson and Hays counties. Learn how to check your voter registration, preview your ballot and find polling locations and hours.
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Council members on Thursday will consider changing rules governing building height, the amount of land needed to build a house and development rules near future light-rail stations.
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If approved, the 2.5 cent increase would generate nearly $77 million to help low-income families.
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The $499.9 million in economic impact translates to 3,766 full-time jobs in the local economy.
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Texas senators got an update from universities on steps they are taking to comply with a new state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs on their campuses. Lawmakers also heard testimony on free speech in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests.
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The growth of Austin's EV fleet will require a simultaneous boom in vehicle charging stations. But the city has to balance its green goals with zoning demands.
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Despite air quality concerns, the CAMPO board opted to continue funding the I-35 expansion over worries the money could disappear.
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"It’s a drop in the bucket compared to what they’re really worth," Dave Gaulden said. He and his wife, Jill, also gave $100 each to employees at nearby Florence ISD.
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