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Keri Heath@HeathKeriOct 14

It's one day until a deadline for Burnet and Webb families to submit a petition that could determine the future of @AustinISD. The proposal to close the two school to avert a takeover has drawn frustration from families. #txed #austinschools statesman.com/news/education…

A parent petition to avoid an Austin ISD takeover has divided families

Parents at Burnet and Webb middle schools must decide whether to support petitions that could influence how the Texas Education Agency intervenes in Austin ISD.

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John C. Moritz@JohnnieMoOct 9

The @statesman catches up with a post-flu @jamestalarico. Reporting by @FBugenhagen_ and @adjectivejules. statesman.com/news/article/j…

James Talarico makes surprise appearance at ACL Fest after campaign absence

James Talarico resurfaced at ACL Fest after a nearly two-week absence from the campaign trail.

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthOct 8

though several reporters were barred from Ben Shapiro's event at @UTAustin last night, the @thedailytexan was apparently inside. of note:

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthOct 8

and here's said reporting by @lilykepner on the records showing that the UT president's office reserved the venue for Ben Shapiro statesman.com/news/education…

Records show UT president’s office reserved campus venue for Ben Shapiro

UT leadership has taken a greater role in campus events. Though University Democrats struggled to find a space, leaders helped Turning Point USA secure a venue for an event.

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthOct 8

Austin homelessness program reports progress, faces civil-liberties concerns statesman.com/news/article/a… via @statesman See the authorization form participants are being asked to sign here: statesman.com/file/202/36/20…

Austin says this homelessness program is working. Advocates have questions.

Austin’s No Wrong Door program shows early progress, with fewer police and emergency interactions. Legal advocates raised concerns about police involvement and participant privacy.

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthSep 26

News from @chaya_tong: Austin city council candidate arrested on riot participation charge statesman.com/news/article/a…

Austin council candidate released after arrest tied to ICE protest

Austin City Council candidate Misael Ramos was arrested Saturday morning and charged with riot participation, records show. His campaign links the charge to ICE shooting protests.

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthSep 25

Lake Austin drawdown canceled for 2026: tinyurl.com/5bcmpvbt Alt headline: City of Austin does not see its shadow, giving river rats another six weeks of summer 😎

City cancels fall closure of Lake Austin citing impacts to local businesses

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthSep 22

New from @tplohetski: Garcés Pérez says he didn't flee ICE agents. New video calls that claim into question. statesman.com/news/local/art… via @statesman

Garcés Pérez says he didn't flee ICE. New video calls that claim into question.

Footage reviewed by the Statesman documents an earlier stop before the shooting involving ICE agents.

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@TexasTribuneSep 22

Breaking: A federal judge has ordered Texas to air condition all of the state’s prisons by the end of 2029. Just over a third of the agency’s 104 facilities were fully air conditioned as of Sept. 1. bit.ly/3TFB0TD

Texas ordered to air condition all prisons by the end of 2029

High temperatures violate the Constitution’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment, the judge ruled. Texas will appeal.

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Austin Sanders@daustinsandersSep 22

If the ICE agent who shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez is found criminally liable, can local prosecutors hold him liable? It'll be an uphill battle. statesman.com/news/local/art…

An ICE agent shot an Austin man. Can Travis County investigate a federal agent?

An Austin ICE shooting is testing how far local prosecutors can go when investigating a federal agent.

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthSep 20

More in story here: statesman.com/news/local/art…

Replay of events: ICE agent shoots, wounds man in North Austin

By late Sunday afternoon, about 100 protesters had gathered near the scene. Mayor Kirk Watson called for an independent investigation.

Tony Plohetski@tplohetskiSep 20

BREAKING: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and wounded a person Sunday in North Austin, according to three state and local officials. The person was being taken to a hospital. The shooting occurred in the 7000 block of West Anderson Lane near U.S. 183

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthSep 20

I love a good obit and this one in today’s paper is worth reading: legacy.com/us/obituaries/sta… My condolences to Lyman Morgan Jones IV’s mourners and kudos to the author

Lyman Jones Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Austin Texas, TX - Austin American-Statesman

View Lyman Jones IV's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthSep 18

‘A badass cat’: Austin family mourns Tommy after he was struck by a Waymo robotaxi — great story by @AlexDriggars tinyurl.com/4z5h8aha

An Austin Waymo robotaxi killed a cat named Tommy. His family wants answers

The family’s loss highlights questions about how autonomous vehicles respond after striking animals.

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthSep 10

Some breaking news in the case of Major the dog: federal judge granted a TRO today blocking his euthanasia, for now. More @statesman tinyurl.com/3dsj82rp

Federal judge temporarily blocks Major the dog's euthanasia

A federal judge halted Major's impending euthanasia while a disability lawsuit moves forward.

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Keri Heath@HeathKeriSep 9

In his latest newsletter, Mayor @KirkPWatson said instead of a @TEAinfo takeover of @AustinISD, parents could petition to close Burnet and Webb instead. #txed #austinschools statesman.com/news/education…

Austin ISD parents should petition TEA to avoid state takeover, Watson says

Mayor Kirk Watson said that Austin ISD parents should petition the Texas Education Agency to close schools instead of take over the district.

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Alex Driggars@AlexDriggarsSep 2

NEW: @SouthwestAir will open its first-ever airport lounges next year — and flyers at @AustinAirport will be among the first to try one out. ✈️ statesman.com/business/trave…

Austin is getting one of Southwest Airlines' first-ever lounges

Southwest is building lounges in Austin and three other cities, with access tied to a new high-end Chase credit card.

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthSep 2

Bastrop joins the turning tide against Flock and moves toward shutting down its network, @daustinsanders reports statesman.com/news/local/bas…

Bastrop is covering its Flock cameras. Here’s what prompted the move

The Bastrop City Council ordered all 12 of the city’s Flock license plate reader cameras covered and set a Sept. 8 vote on canceling its contract with the company amid growing privacy concerns.

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Chaya Tong@chaya_tongAug 28

Lake Austin will be lowered 10 feet this fall. We've got the latest @statesman: statesman.com/news/local/art…

Lake Austin to drop 10 feet this fall. Here’s what to know.

Lake Austin will be lowered 10 feet this fall for dock repairs, maintenance and vegetation management. Here’s what property owners should know.

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@statesmanAug 26

Dolly Parton's Austin history stretches from a 1967 concert to "The Best Little Whorehouse," Aqua Fest, SXSW and a memorable meeting with Gov. Ann Richards. statesman.com/entertainment/…

Dolly Parton's Austin story spanned nearly 60 years

Dolly Parton's Austin history stretches from a 1967 concert to "The Best Little Whorehouse," Aqua Fest, SXSW and a memorable meeting with Gov. Ann Richards.

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Eva Ruth Moravec@EvaRuthAug 26

Travis County joined a federal lawsuit challenging new proposed restrictions to mail voting today: statesman.com/news/local/art…

Travis County joins legal fight over Trump’s proposed mail voting changes

Travis County has joined a federal lawsuit challenging Trump administration mail voting changes proposed for the November midterm elections.

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