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Bills touted as ‘anti-squatter� reforms were originally written to make it easier to evict renters. But legislators significantly scaled back these provisions in a bill poised to become law.
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Three related bills prompted substantial discussions in the Texas House and Senate this year. Two passed.
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Students say they've felt scared and confused after the Trump administration revoked certain visas. The government announced last week it would "aggressively" go after students from China.
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A federal agency found that Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital failed to give a pregnant woman prompt care for her emergency condition.
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The city has issued a proclamation every year since the festival began, recognizing Taylor Pride's contributions to the city's LGBTQ+ community. The festival is June 28.
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One Austinite is convinced it is her grandmother. Is she right?
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Texas� Senate Bill 13 empowers school boards to decide which books are permitted in their school libraries. It also allows parents to submit a list of books their children are prohibited from checking out.
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Austin City Council will not vote this week on renewing the program, effectively ending it. The decision came after several community members and city leaders raised concerns about privacy.
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A 2023 CDC report found youth mental health has worsened in the last 10 years. One of the campuses getting a mental health center is Martin Middle School in East Austin.
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Senate Bill 8 would require sheriffs running a jail to have a formal partnership with the federal immigration agency.
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CloudBurst Data Centers is planning to build a facility south of San Marcos that could be leased to an AI firm or other tech company. Residents are concerned about the potential health and environmental impacts.
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After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, Texas� 2025 legislative session has ended. In all, state legislators passed more than 1,200 bills. While some lawmakers believe great work was done this year, others feel less optimistic.