Austin Independent School District Initiates Partial Hiring Freeze Amid $89M Deficit
Austin ISD plans a partial hiring freeze due to a budget deficit, impacting non-campus staff but prioritizing critical roles like teachers. Meanwhile, Texas state universities cut jobs following a DEI initiatives ban.
Travis County's Matt Mackowiak Mounts Texas GOP Chair Race, Targets Current Leadership Woes Before San Antonio Convention
Matt Mackowiak announced his intent to run for Texas GOP Chair, criticizing the current leadership and stressing the need for unity and better fundraising before the upcoming elections.
Austin Opens Nationwide Search for New Police Chief with Emphasis on Diversity and Reform
Austin is seeking a new police chief through a national search conducted by Mosaic Public Partners, focusing on candidates with extensive law enforcement experience and a commitment to diversity and transparency.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Scores Early Victory in Austin, Securing Double the Needed Signatures for Texas Ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acquired double the needed signatures to be on the Texas ballot for his independent presidential campaign, with some support but also criticism over his views.
Texas University Chiefs to Appear in D.C. Over State DEI Program Ban, UT Austin Students Rally to Preserve Cultural Graduations
Texas university officials prepare to testify on the state's DEI program ban, with Senate Bill 17 impacting operations and student initiatives like independent cultural graduations.












