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News from August 2023

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Office of the Attor­ney Gen­er­al Files Appeal to Texas Supreme Court, Block­ing Dis­trict Judge’s Rul­ing and Uphold­ing Pro­tec­tions For Chil­dren From ​“Gen­der Tran­si­tion” Procedures

By Austin News Report | Aug 29, 2023

The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) filed a Notice of Accelerated Interlocutory Appeal directly to the Texas Supreme Court in Loe, et al. v. State of Texas, et al, under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 6.001(b) and Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 29.1(b). While a district judge’s ruling attempted to block the state’s enforcement of a Texas law protecting children from “gender transition” interventions, this filing stays the ruling pending a decision by the Texas Supreme Court.

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.7 Million In Career Training Grants To Northeast Texas Schools

By Austin News Report | Aug 29, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 11 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $2.7 million to 11 schools in Northeast Texas to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs. Presented by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), these grants will help schools purchase and install equipment to initially train more than 1,340 students for high-demand occupations in healthcare, automotive services, welding, engineering, construction management, culinary arts, public relations, and more.

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Texas Democrats Urge Pause on Medicaid Redeterminations, Corrective Action to Texas System

By Austin News Report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 22, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) and Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35), together with the entire Texas Democratic delegation, urged the Biden Administration to quickly intervene and pause the Medicaid redetermination process to take corrective action and ensure the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) comes into full compliance with federal Medicaid requirements.

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City of Austin to host event spotlighting local, circular businesses

By Austin News Report | Aug 28, 2023

Join Austin Resource Recovery, the Austin Young Chamber and the Economic Development Department for the City of Austin's Circular Austin Showcase. This is a pitch event for local circular businesses focused on reuse, zero waste and sustainability.  

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Williamson County home sales in week ending Aug. 26

By Austin News | Aug 27, 2023

There were 53 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Aug. 26, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Weekly recap, week ending Aug. 19 home sales in Travis County

By Austin News | Aug 26, 2023

There were 89 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Aug 26, 2023

The following parishes in the Austin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Texas school district's shuttle to Pride parade sparks controversy

By Austin News Report | Aug 24, 2023

Amidst heated debates, a Texas school district's decision to offer free shuttle services for students attending the explicit "Keep Austin Queer'd" Pride event has come under scrutiny, with questions raised about the use of taxpayer funds, according to a report.

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Barton Springs Pool Tree Diagnosed with Infection

By Austin News Report | Aug 22, 2023

The iconic Barton Springs pecan tree, “Flo”, has been diagnosed with the wood decay fungus Kretzschmaria deusta, also known as brittle cinder fungus. This disease weakens roots and wood at the base of the tree and has been known to cause whole tree failures in trees that otherwise look healthy.

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Williamson County home sales during week ending Aug. 19

By Austin News | Aug 20, 2023

There were 64 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Aug. 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Recent Travis County home sales in week ending Aug. 12

By Austin News | Aug 19, 2023

There were 99 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Aug 19, 2023

The following parishes in the Austin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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215 schools across Williamson County welcome 151,722 students in 2021-2022 school year

By Austin News | Aug 18, 2023

Williamson County was ranked 12th in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Travis County increased in July 2023 compared to July 2022

By Austin News | Aug 18, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Travis County rose by $11,393 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 8.3%.

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Gov. Abbott: 'Today, I am signing a law that will ensure more than $18 billion in property tax cuts—the largest property tax cut in Texas history'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott ceremonially signed legislation enacting an $18 billion property tax cut, the largest in Texas history, passed during Special Session #2 of the 88th Legislature on Aug. 9. The signing took place in New Caney, attended by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Sen. Paul Bettencourt, Rep. Morgan Meyer, and other legislators.

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Travis County schools enroll 262,114 students in the 2021-2022 school year

By Austin News | Aug 17, 2023

Travis County was ranked sixth in enrollment numbers across the state in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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What happened to the median home valuation price in Williamson County in July 2023 compared to July 2022?

By Austin News | Aug 15, 2023

In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Williamson County fell by $932 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 15.3%.

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APD Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting on August 6, 2023

By Austin News Report | Aug 15, 2023

The Austin Police Department (APD) continues to investigate the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at approximately 9:00 p.m.

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PACT Act backdated benefits deadline extended

By Austin News Report | Aug 15, 2023

On August 10, Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) urged Austin veterans who were exposed to toxic substances and may be eligible for expanded VA health care and benefits under the PACT Act to file a claim—or submit an intent to file—by August 14, 2023, to receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2022.

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Week ending Aug. 12: Williamson County home sales

By Austin News | Aug 13, 2023

There were 60 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.