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Watershed Health Launches Real-Time Care Coordination in Austin

May 22, 2025

News Summary Watershed Health has launched an innovative real-time care coordination initiative in Austin and Travis County to improve healthcare delivery. Supported by partners like Dell Medical School and Central...

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Texas Lawmakers Advance Education and THC Regulation Bills

May 22, 2025

News Summary Texas lawmakers are making notable progress on key legislation as the session approaches its end, focusing on education funding and THC regulations. HB 2 aims to bolster public...

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Corner Bar Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

May 22, 2025

News Summary Corner Bar in Austin has agreed to pay $42,000 as part of a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the EEOC. The lawsuit highlighted issues faced by a pregnant...

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South Austin Faces Rising Apartment Vacancy Rates

May 22, 2025

News Summary South Austin is witnessing a significant increase in apartment vacancy rates, reaching 15.3%, the highest in a decade. This rise is attributed to a record-high supply of available...

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Tesla Announces Robotaxi Service Launch in Austin

May 22, 2025

News Summary Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company’s long-awaited robotaxi service will begin operations in Austin by the end of June. The rollout is part of Tesla’s...

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Terrace Mountain Residence: An Architectural Marvel in Austin

May 22, 2025

News Summary The Terrace Mountain Residence, designed by A Parallel Architecture and Arrowhead Construction, is set to redefine luxury living in Westlake Hills, Austin. This innovative home features a suspended...

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Woman Charged in Downtown Austin Hit-and-Run Fatality

May 22, 2025

News Summary A 28-year-old woman, Lily Bao Do, has been charged in relation to a hit-and-run incident that led to the death of 20-year-old Erica Garza in downtown Austin. The...

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Austin Woman Turns Herself In for Fatal Hit-and-Run

May 22, 2025

News Summary Lily Bao Do, a 28-year-old woman, has been charged after turning herself in for a hit-and-run in downtown Austin that resulted in the death of Erica Garza, a...

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Hit-and-Run Incident in Downtown Austin Claims Life

May 22, 2025

News Summary A tragic hit-and-run incident in downtown Austin resulted in the death of a 20-year-old woman, Erica Garza, after being struck by a vehicle. The driver, Lily Bao Do,...

AUSTIN TX SCHOOL NEWS

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Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban DEI Initiatives in Schools

May 20, 2025

News Summary The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 12, which aims to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in K-12 public schools. The bill restricts schools from considering...

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Concerns Rise Over Texas’ Proposed $7.8 Billion School Funding

May 20, 2025

News Summary Texas school leaders are voicing concerns about a $7.8 billion funding proposal from the Senate, which aims to enhance teacher pay and special education but raises issues with...

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Austin Celebrates Educational Milestones at Summit Elementary

May 20, 2025

News Summary Summit Elementary School in Austin, Texas, is celebrating its 150th anniversary, a testament to its longstanding dedication to education. The school’s history dates back to its origins as...

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Beloved Lometa Community Member Joyce Scogin Passes Away

May 20, 2025

News Summary Joyce Louise Poe Scogin, a cherished member of the Lometa community and valedictorian of Lometa High School, passed away at the age of 93. Known for her culinary...

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Texas House Votes to Eliminate STAAR Test

May 20, 2025

News Summary The Texas House has overwhelmingly approved House Bill 4, aimed at abolishing the STAAR test. This follows a similar Senate bill and indicates a bipartisan effort to reform...

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Austin ISD Faces $110 Million Budget Deficit Amid Enrollment Decline

May 20, 2025

News Summary The Austin Independent School District is confronting a $110 million budget deficit alongside a steep decline in student enrollment, leaving 25,000 seats empty. Amid these pressures, the district...

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Dallas ISD Launches Teacher Recruitment Drive Amid Crisis

May 16, 2025

News Summary The Dallas Independent School District is actively recruiting teachers from the Austin area to address the ongoing education staffing crisis. Billboards promoting job openings and competitive salaries have...

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AISD Announces School Consolidation Plans Amid Budget Crisis

May 16, 2025

News Summary The Austin Independent School District (AISD) is set to consolidate several schools in response to a severe budget crisis and declining performance metrics, starting in the 2026-27 school...

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AISD Announces Major Overhaul for Struggling Middle Schools

May 16, 2025

News Summary The Austin Independent School District is implementing significant changes at Dobie, Webb, and Burnet Middle Schools following consecutive failing grades. This includes leadership changes and staff replacements aimed...

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Protest at University of Texas Against Drag Performance Ban

May 20, 2025

News Summary In response to the University of Texas System’s ban on drag performances, students and drag performers gathered for the ‘Day of Drag’ to voice their dissent. The event...

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Texas Softball Team Prepares for NCAA Tournament

May 16, 2025

News Summary The University of Texas at Austin softball team is set to host the Austin Regional as a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They will face Eastern...

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Turtles Return to the University of Texas at Austin Campus

May 16, 2025

News Summary Over three dozen turtles are set to return to the University of Texas at Austin campus as part of a project by student researchers. This relocation is significant...

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Glen Powell Returns to Complete Degree at UT Austin

May 13, 2025

News Summary Actor Glen Powell is returning to the University of Texas at Austin to finish his degree after stepping away for his Hollywood career. Despite his busy filming schedule,...

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University of Texas at Austin Celebrates Commencement Ceremony

May 13, 2025

News Summary The University of Texas at Austin celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2025 during a university-wide commencement ceremony at the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Keynote speaker...

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Taylor Sheridan to Keynote UT Austin Commencement Ceremony

May 13, 2025

News Summary The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Taylor Sheridan, the acclaimed creator of the ‘Yellowstone’ series, as the keynote speaker for its upcoming commencement ceremony. Scheduled for...

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University of Texas at Austin Announces New School of Civic Leadership

May 9, 2025

News Summary The University of Texas at Austin has announced a $100 million investment to establish a new School of Civic Leadership. This funding will be used to renovate the...

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UT Austin Students Protest Drag Performance Ban

May 9, 2025

News Summary Students and drag performers at the University of Texas at Austin rallied against a recently imposed ban on drag performances by the UT System. The protest, dubbed ‘Day...

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Lawsuit Filed Against UT Austin Over Protest Arrests

May 9, 2025

News Summary A federal lawsuit has been filed against the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, following allegations of unlawful mass arrests during a pro-Palestine protest....

TEXAS NEWS

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Pharr Students Shine in Healthcare Internship Program

May 22, 2025

News Summary Ten exceptional students from PSJA ISD have been recognized for their accomplishments in the Methodist Healthcare Ministries Grant Internship Program. These students have made significant contributions to the...

Mulva Hall Rendering

Groundbreaking for Mulva Hall at UT Austin

May 22, 2025

News Summary The University of Texas at Austin is set to begin construction on Mulva Hall, a new 17-story undergraduate business building. Slated for completion by summer 2028 with a...

Texas Grocery Store with Rising Prices

Texas Residents Prepare for Price Hikes Amid Tariff Concerns

May 22, 2025

News Summary As concerns over tariffs grow, Texas residents, particularly in Dallas, are bracing for potential price hikes in grocery and household items. Retail giant Walmart has warned customers about...

PepsiCo Poppi Acquisition

PepsiCo Acquires Poppi for Nearly $2 Billion

May 22, 2025

News Summary PepsiCo has completed the acquisition of Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for approximately $1.95 billion. The deal includes significant tax benefits and reflects the rising demand for healthier...

F-35 Data Transfer Demonstration

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates F-35 Data Transfer to Denmark

May 21, 2025

News Summary Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated the F-35’s capability to transfer classified data over 5,000 miles to Denmark, showcasing advanced military technology. The demonstration utilized the DAGGR-2 system to...

Texas City Business Opportunities

Texas City: A Hub of New Business Opportunities

May 21, 2025

News Summary Texas City is emerging as a thriving center for new business ventures, with nearly 3 million active business entities. Community banks play a critical role in supporting these...

Texas Growth in Business and Education

Texas Legislation Boosts Business and Education

May 21, 2025

News Summary Governor Greg Abbott recently signed significant bills aimed at enhancing Texas’s business landscape and education system. Senate Bill 29 establishes stronger legal protections for businesses, making Texas a...

Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill

Texas Moves to Establish State Bitcoin Reserve with New Legislation

May 21, 2025

News Summary The Texas House of Representatives has approved Senate Bill 21 to create a state bitcoin reserve, enabling Texas to stockpile digital assets. With 105 votes in favor, the...

Texas Business Law Changes

Significant Changes in Texas Business Legislation

May 20, 2025

News Summary Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 29 into law, transforming business governance in Texas. This bill limits minority equity holders’ ability to file lawsuits and codifies the...

NATIONAL/US NEWS

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Tragic Shooting Outside Capital Jewish Museum

May 22, 2025

News Summary A shocking shooting incident outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. claimed the lives of two young Israeli embassy staff members. The targeted attack, which occurred late...

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New Orleans Jail Break: A Maintenance Worker Caught in the Chaos

May 22, 2025

News Summary A shocking jail break at Orleans Parish jail in New Orleans led to ten inmates escaping. Investigations revealed a maintenance worker’s involvement, raising concerns about jail security and...

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Investigation Launched into Hope Florida Foundation Amid Medicaid Controversy

May 22, 2025

News Summary Law enforcement in Florida has initiated an investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation after concerns arose regarding a $10 million Medicaid payment. The nonprofit’s funding practices have come...

Group of Venezuelan migrants showing uncertainty about their future in the U.S.

Supreme Court Decision Hits Hard: Venezuelan Migrants Face Uncertain Future

May 22, 2025

News Summary A recent Supreme Court order could severely impact around 350,000 Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. who are currently under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Initially granted due to humanitarian...

A grocery store aisle filled with healthy food, emphasizing the shift in SNAP nutrition policies.

Nebraska Becomes First State to Ban Soda Purchases in SNAP

May 21, 2025

News Summary Nebraska has made history by becoming the first state to obtain a federal waiver banning the purchase of soda and energy drinks through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

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European Stock Markets End Mixed Amid Economic Developments

May 21, 2025

News Summary The European stock markets showed little movement, with the Stoxx 600 remaining largely unchanged. While the FTSE 100 saw a slight increase, Germany’s DAX reached a record high....

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Justice Department Investigates Andrew Cuomo’s Testimony

May 21, 2025

News Summary The Justice Department is investigating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo amid his bid for the New York City mayoralty. The probe focuses on allegations that Cuomo misled...

Conceptual image of the Golden Dome missile defense system intercepting missiles

Trump Unveils Ambitious ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System

May 21, 2025

News Summary President Trump has announced the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system, designed to significantly enhance U.S. national security against missile threats from foreign adversaries. With an initial funding of...

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Ashli Babbitt’s Family Settles with Trump Administration

May 20, 2025

News Summary The family of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the Capitol riot, has reached a settlement with the Trump administration for nearly $5 million. This agreement concludes a...

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