Airports refusing to play Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

Airports around the US are reportedly refusing to play a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.

Love Austin PAC files, then withdraws ethics complaint against website opposing tax increase

In a few weeks, Austinites will vote on a tax rate increase on Proposition Q. There is some bickering between a pro-tax hike political action committee and the creator of a website opposed to it.

Texas flooding: Texas House, Senate launch special legislative investigation committees

A new joint Texas House and Senate committee has been launched to look into the deadly and devastating flooding that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.

Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk posthumously

President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a White House ceremony.

Debate on controversial Prop Q
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In a few weeks, Austinites will vote on a tax rate increase on Proposition Q. There is some bickering between a pro-tax hike political action committee and the creator of a website opposed to it.

Investigation into deadly flooding back in July
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A special legislative investigation is being launched into the deadly flooding that happened back in July. A joint committee will do a comprehensive review to understand what went wrong

What to know about the 'No Kings' protests set for this weekend

Protesters once again are expected to gather in streets across the country this weekend in opposition of President Donald Trump’s policies. Here's what you need to know about the demonstrations.

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker warns

The shutdown has entered its third week as lawmakers work towards finding a resolution to reopen the federal government.

UT students protest Trump policies
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The student organization Austin Students for a Democratic Society put together a rally on campus Monday afternoon.

Austin leader calls the state's hiring of a school choice manager unnecessary

An Austin lawmaker is raising questions about the selection of a New York-based company that has been hired to run the state's new school choice program.

Concerns about the company running school choice program
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An Austin lawmaker is raising questions about the selection of a New York-based company that has been hired to run the state's new school choice program.

Hundreds of CDC workers reinstated after being fired amid government shutdown

Layoff notices were reversed for some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees after many were notified of layoffs as the government shutdown continues.

Austin ordered to erase rainbow crosswalks and 'Black Artists Matter' mural

Governor Abbott's directive has led TXDOT to order the City of Austin to remove artistic and political street markings, such as the rainbow crosswalks and "Black Artists Matter" mural, a move the city will comply with despite community protests.

Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.

Crowds return to Gaza after Israel-Hamas ceasefire
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Huge crowds returned to northern Gaza on Friday as the first stage of Israel's ceasefire with Hamas takes effect. There are still a lot of logistical hurdles that need to be cleared in the next 72 hours, ahead of an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners

Federal government shutdown continues
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It is day 10 of the federal shutdown and lawmakers are no closer to an agreement to reopen it. The White House announced mass firings have begun of federal employees, while the union representing those workers announced a lawsuit aimed at stopping it.