Texas lawmakers on Monday questioned state election officials about voter-roll maintenance, election software and the review of potential noncitizens on the voter rolls as the state prepares for the November midterm elections.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has ordered a federally hired contractor to stop work on state-owned land in Presidio County, alleging that workers cleared more than a mile of property without state approval for a border construction project.
Austin residents got a closer look Saturday at the city’s proposed $6.6 billion budget as officials gathered public input ahead of the City Council’s vote later this month.
Austin officials are asking residents whether the city should rename César Chávez Street following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader, with three public meetings and an online survey planned before officials present the feedback to the Austin City Council.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted 7-2 Thursday to close Paredes Middle School just weeks before the 2026-27 school year begins, citing years of low academic performance despite additional district support.
The district’s board voted this week to sue Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath and other state officials, arguing that changes to the school funding system have reduced local control over taxation and spending.
In a statement, the Austin FC Academy said it became aware in December 2025 of allegations involving youth-on-youth misconduct among a group of academy players.
The Austin Police Department and the FBI are investigating allegations of sexual abuse involving players in the Austin FC Academy, according to the club and law enforcement.
Moody’s Ratings upgraded Austin’s overall credit rating and general obligation debt rating from Aa1 to Aaa, according to a memo sent Friday to the mayor and City Council.
Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes announced Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and has begun treatment while preparing to return to her council duties.