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One of Austin’s biggest civil rights landmarks could finally be owned by the city after 90 years, but the potential concessions behind a deal have left some advocates concerned.
Should Austin residents have a say as to what happens to the land?
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The City of Austin could potentially buy Muny, 141 acres of land rich with civil rights history. Some residents see this as a historic win. Others are concerned about city concessions to get the golf course.
What are your thoughts on the potential agreement?
One of Austin’s busiest roads could see itself turned into a highway, but resistance in City Hall sparks concern about the environmental, social and safety issues that could come with its addition.
For Austin commuters, it’s a question of safety or speed. What are your thoughts?
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🚨 An investigation could be underway to see if campus parents were pressured to sign a petition to close Webb Middle School. One of the allegations include that families’ private information was shared without authorization.
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Austin city council took out $566 million of non-voter approved bonds for real estimated improvements.
@CMChitoVela said that the city had to move fast to acquire good deals, which an election could delay.
“No one’s going to wait for us,” Vela said.
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Who controls Austin's schools when the state steps in? Join us Wednesday as education researchers, a former @teainfo official and a former @AustinISD trustee discuss what state intervention has meant elsewhere and what Austin families could face. RSVP 👇 insidetexasstatetakeovers.sp…
Is Austin getting its own DOGE?
@GregCasar and several Austin City Council members are pushing back against Proposition I, warning the proposed ballot measure has the potential to gut city departments.
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“Every time we go to the max tax rate and then put bonds on the ballot, we are asking a lot of people.”
Austin City Council Member @Marc4AustinD10 on the affordability pressures facing residents.
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🚨 Parents at Burnet & Webb middle schools met the threshold for petitions asking @teainfo to close their schools. The petitions must be verified by @AustinISD. Some parents say they felt pressured to sign or didn't understand what the petitions could mean austincurrent.org/2026/10/16…
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While TTPF is advocating to tighten how such bonds can be used, Adam Haynes of the Texas Conference of Urban Counties rebutted the idea: “The conservatives say, ‘Well, you can’t do a bond unless the voters approve it.' That’s just not the way government financing 101 works.”
@austintexasgov has borrowed $566 million since 2024 without voter approval.
Council members say the money is for purchasing and renovating city buildings, but the borrowing comes at a cost: millions in interest and added pressure on property tax bills.
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Austin ISD is one of four school districts to undergo a financial review performed by the state comptroller’s office. The investigation will determine if funding complies with state laws and review how much is directed towards administrative efforts.
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Burnet and Webb parents need signatures representing more than 50% of students by Oct. 15.
As of Friday:
Burnet: 11%
Webb: 2%
Now, the Austin Council of PTAs is joining the push to close the schools as @AustinISD faces state intervention.
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State Comptroller Don Huffines announced that AISD will undergo financial review ahead of next year’s legislative session.
“This review is an important step to ensure transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of public funds,” Huffines said.
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