Austin

The Austin Independent School District board in Austin, Texas, voted to approve a school closure and consolidation plan that will shut down 10 campuses beginning next school year. District officials cited enrollment, facility use, and budget factors in the decision and will reassign students to designated receiving schools. Administrators will coordinate transportation changes, staff placements, and transition plans, and will communicate new campus assignments and support services to affected families and employees in the coming months.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed lawsuits against Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD, alleging both Austin-area districts violated a new Texas law requiring public schools to display privately donated Ten Commandments copies in classrooms. The suits follow a similar case against Galveston ISD and seek court orders forcing compliance with the statute.

Austin officials are preparing a comprehensive 2026 bond package and have formed a city task force to gather community feedback on potential projects. The task force is collecting input through public meetings, online surveys and departmental reports on infrastructure, transportation, housing, public safety, parks and libraries. Recommendations will go to the Austin City Council, which will finalize the bond proposal and decide what appears on the November 2026 ballot.

Austin ISD releases an updated school closure and consolidation plan, aiming to address a $19.7 million budget shortfall. The plan, revised to remove three schools from closure and delay boundary changes, will be voted on by the board on November 20, 2023. Superintendent Matias Segura to discuss further at a press conference.

Austin ISD is offering naming rights for certain athletic complexes, providing an opportunity for businesses and individuals to place their names on notable sports facilities in the district. This strategic move aims to generate additional revenue for district programs.

The 69th annual Veterans Day Parade in Austin, Texas, saw veterans and community members march from Congress Bridge to the State Capitol on November 11, 2023, organized by the City of Austin and Military Veterans Empowerment Network to honor and appreciate military service.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas currently faces a ground delay effective until Friday afternoon, affecting flight schedules for both arrivals and departures. Passengers should consult airlines for updates and prepare for potential changes in travel plans. The airport and airlines are coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration to manage the situation.