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Austin parents should have say in future of failing schools, state takeover, superintendent says

Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura shared his support of a parent petition to close schools allowed in the state’s intervention policy.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 24

ICE shootings prompt different reactions from longtime Democrats leading Austin, Houston

Mayor Kirk Watson ordered Austin police to investigate, saying he didn’t trust the feds. Mayor John Whitmire initially said Houston lacked jurisdiction.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 23

After ICE shooting, Venezuelan man’s quick release from Austin hospital raises questions

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was discharged after four hours into ICE custody and taken 135 miles to an immigration detention center.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22

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Immigrant shot by ICE says he was hauled off to detention center with a bullet still in his back

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez says he is ‘not doing well’ after ICE agents struck him in the torso while he was making DoorDash deliveries

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Who Is Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez? What We Know About the Doordash Driver Shot by ICE in Austin

A Venezuelan DoorDash driver survived being shot by an ICE officer in Austin, triggering protests as officials and his lawyer offered conflicting accounts of his immigration status.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Man shot by ICE officer is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his back, attorney's office says

A Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back

The Independent UK · Sep 21

The Tragic Paradox of Venezuelans in the U.S.: ICE Shoots One of Their Own as Chavista Delcy Rodríguez Arrives in New York

Venezuelan delivery driver Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez was shot and detained in Austin while Rodríguez, now Washington's recognized partner in Caracas, arrived for the U.N. General Assembly and a meeting with Trump. Neither administrations are addressing the situation of the Venezuelan community in the U.S.

Latin Times · Sep 21

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Austin Mayor Accuses ICE of 'Fomenting' Chaos After Agent Shoots DoorDash Driver

A DoorDash driver was seriously wounded by an ICE agent in Austin after a vehicle and foot pursuit, prompting protests and demands for an independent investigation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

ICE agent shoots and wounds DoorDash driver in Austin. Then hours passed with no explanation from federal authorities

His lawyer says they believe he is now in ICE custody

We Got This Covered · Sep 21

Venezuelan man shot and injured by ICE agent in Texas, officials say

The Mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, has called for an independent probe involving local police, saying ICE should not investigate the incident by itself.

Euronews · Sep 21

ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Airbnb is committing $250 million to help stalled US housing projects get built

Airbnb has announced a robust initiative to inject $250 million into stalled housing projects, targeting funding shortfalls in construction-ready developments. The first investment of $6.4 million is earmarked for creating affordable housing in Austin, Texas. Additionally, a $5 million innovation prize will encourage advancements in housing technology, all part of…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Austin mayor releases plan to prevent Texas from taking over the school district

Kirk Watson, a former state legislator, says a parent petition could stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Austin ISD.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 9

Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps

Rising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texas’ biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 17

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The Texas Tribune · Jun 29

Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives

Cities and advocates are channeling support for LGBTQ+ residents into murals, lighting and rainbow-decorated sidewalks and stairs.

The Texas Tribune · May 21

Bigger price tag, smaller footprint: How Austin’s Project Connect went off the rails

Legal and political challenges continue to threaten Austin’s multibillion-dollar light rail project that voters approved in 2020.

International Business Times UK · May 18

Austin Shooting Suspects Update: Teens in Custody After 12 Drive-Bys Target Fire Stations and Random Pedestrians

Three teenagers were arrested after a 19-hour shooting spree in Austin, Texas, involving 12 drive-by attacks, leaving four injured. The suspects stole vehicles and targeted fire stations and pedestrians.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 17

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies

The governor’s letters to Austin, Dallas and Houston say the state will pull back state grants because of local policies that deter police from fully cooperating with immigration officials.

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International Business Times UK · Mar 2

Austin Shooting Update: FBI Joins Probe After 'Terrorism Indicators' Found In SUV

A mass shooting in downtown Austin left two dead and over 10 wounded. The FBI has joined the investigation, exploring potential terrorism links

The Guardian - US · Mar 1

Austin bar shooting leaves three dead, including suspect, and 14 wounded

FBI official says evidence found on the suspect and in his car indicated a ‘potential nexus to terrorism’

The Texas Tribune · Mar 1

Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin bar

Officials are investigating the early Sunday morning shooting as a potential act of terrorism, but didn’t provide further details, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16

16 & Pregnant Star Farrah Abraham Announces Austin Mayoral Bid Only To Be Told Live Election Is In 2028

Former 16 & Pregnant star Farrah Abraham declares bid for Austin mayor in 2026, only to discover the next election isn't until 2028; alters campaign direction toward City Council District 5.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2025

Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead

Even voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

National Guard will be deployed during ‘Antifa-linked’ No Kings protests in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says Guardsmen will be on hand but not called upon ‘unless there is a determination that there is an emergency need’

The Texas Tribune · Oct 1, 2025

Texas launches task force to target repeat criminal offenders in Houston area

Gov. Greg Abbott said state troopers and local law enforcement will start an effort in Harris County that he hopes to duplicate in other parts of Texas.

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