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Top Austin news: 8 area schools get failing grades; man breaks into home, plants camera; more

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Published on August 16, 2019
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Bra straps, underwear waistbands now allowed after Austin ISD makes dress code changes

The dress code change happened after hundreds of parents signed a petition that said the current dress code does not uphold the district's values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

EMTs in Austin save man suffering from heat stroke by placing him in grocery cart full of ice

First responders in Travis County needed to make a quick "improvised decision" Tuesday in order to save a patient, who was experiencing a life-threatening, heat-related emergency.

Read the full story on Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle.

8 Austin ISD schools get failing grades under Texas accountability system

The rating system is relatively new.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Neighbors say a man was arrested for planting a camera after breaking into a North Austin home

Austin police said they were near Champion Drive in North Austin Thursday morning to serve a warrant.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Developers break ground on Natiivo Austin in Rainey Street District

Through Natiivo Austin, individuals can purchase their own hotel rooms to rent out through Natiivo's partner, Airbnb.

Read the full story on KVUE.


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