The U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday that Austin’s city population reached 1,002,632 in 2025, placing the capital city among a small group …
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday outlined four criminal justice proposals for the upcoming legislative session, including measures to make county district …
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Texas school districts are experiencing a statewide decline in student enrollment that could continue in the coming years, state education officials and …
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Forklift Danceworks founder earns spot among Austin’s $525,000 award winners
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsAllison Orr, the artistic director of Forklift Danceworks, has been named a 2026 Doris Duke Artist Award recipient, organizers announced, granting her …
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Texas public schools record 1st enrollment drop outside pandemic in decades
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsAbout 76,000 fewer students enrolled in Texas public schools during the current academic year, marking the first non-pandemic decline in nearly 40 …
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A cold front brought a line of severe storms across the Austin area on Sunday evening, producing wind gusts, hail, heavy rain, …
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The Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest) generated $8.5 million in 2025 for Austin park improvements, according to festival organizer C3 …
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Texas troopers launch stricter crackdown on distracted driving, seat belt violations
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsThe Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will increase enforcement of seat belt and distracted driving laws as part of its annual All-American Enforcement …
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Arts leaders in Austin are accusing city officials of underfunding the city’s public art program for years, arguing that the city has …
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Greg Abbott uses public safety grants to influence Texas cities, critics say
by LAWIN.newsby LAWIN.newsGov. Greg Abbott is escalating the use of state funding threats to compel Texas cities to comply with his policy demands, forcing …