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Newly-designated Austin landmark helps preserve Black history in East Austin

Irene Hill-Thompson’s home housed parties, politics and home cooking. Now it’s a historic landmark.

by Andrea Ball June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Inside Austin’s watchdog office: How city audits shape policy and expose failures

by Andrea Ball June 8, 2026

‘We are at The Hunger Games’: Austin ISD community discusses millions in cuts

by KUT News June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

education

Austin ISD plans to cut hundreds of jobs in next budget, including teachers, police and librarians

By Greta Díaz González Vázquez, KUT News June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

government

Investigators examine whether batteries sparked fire that shut down Austin’s Bikeshare

By Nathan Bernier, KUT News June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

growth and development

Austin leaders planned Dog’s Head for months. Neighbors had 57 hours to act

by Andrea Ball June 4, 2026

COMMUNITY

Austin artists push to save rare school theater as AISD closes Ridgetop

by Acacia Coronado June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

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