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There were 8 American Indian students enrolled in University of Texas University Charter School District in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 23, 2024

American Indian students made up 1.5% of University of Texas University Charter School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Report: 24.9% of the 213 students at Travis Early College High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Austin News | Jan 23, 2024

Of the 213 students at Travis Early College High School in Austin, 53 (24.9%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Texas Adds More Jobs In 2023 Than Any Other State

By Austin News | Jan 23, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas leading all 50 states as the No. 1 state for jobs gained in 2023 following the release of December employment data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Texas added 369,600 nonfarm jobs from December 2022 to December 2023 – the most in the nation."Texas truly is America’s jobs engine, adding more jobs in 2023 than any other state," said Governor Abbott. "Perhaps the greatest testament to the strength of the Texas model of expanding opportunity can be summed up in four simple words: More Texans are working. More Texans are...

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Texas Faces Challenges Ahead: News from Jan 23, 2024

By Austin News | Jan 23, 2024

In Texas, a series of challenges lie ahead as the state grapples with various issues affecting its citizens. On Jan 23, 2024, several key events took place that shed light on the pressing matters at hand.One of the significant developments came from Governor Smith, who addressed the ongoing water crisis in the state. He emphasized the need for conservation and urged residents to use water judiciously. Governor Smith stated, "We must all do our part to conserve water in these challenging times."Another issue that garnered attention was the state's education system....

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A Sweet Symphony of Mockingbirds

By Austin News | Jan 23, 2024

The Northern Mockingbird, scientifically known as Mimus polyglottos, holds a special place in the hearts of Texans. Not only is it the official bird of Texas, but it also embodies the spirit and resilience of the Lone Star State. With its remarkable ability to mimic the calls and sounds of other birds, amphibians, and even people, the mockingbird has become a beloved symbol of Texas.The history of the mockingbird's official status in Texas dates back to 1927, when the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs appealed to the 40th Texas Legislature to adopt the mockingbird as the...

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There were 54 African American students enrolled in Trinity Charter School District in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 23, 2024

Trinity Charter School District had 54 African American students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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FDA: 4 companies in cities within Travis County received 15 citations in Q4 2023

By Austin News | Jan 22, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Travis County that received FDA citations as a result of four inspections conducted in the county over the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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University of Texas University Charter School District Education: 89 African American students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 22, 2024

African American students made up 16.7% of University of Texas University Charter School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Texas Empowerment Academy School District Education: 2 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 22, 2024

Texas Empowerment Academy School District had two white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Analysis: 64 of 245 students at Navarro Early College High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Austin News | Jan 22, 2024

Of the 245 students at Navarro Early College High School in Austin, 64 (26.1%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Cornyn Criticizes Biden for Border Crisis

By Austin News | Jan 22, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has criticized President Biden for his handling of the border crisis. Cornyn accused Biden of refusing to take accountability for the crisis and called out members of his Cabinet for falsely claiming that the border was secure.In a speech on the Senate floor, Cornyn highlighted a key statement made by President Biden during a press conference. When asked if the border was secure, Biden responded, "No, it's not." Cornyn expressed his shock at this admission, noting that it contradicted the repeated claims made by the Biden...

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Common Cause criticizes unlimited campaign donations in Texas

By Austin News | Jan 22, 2024

Since November 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick have received nearly $10 million in individual-donor contributions for their political campaigns, despite neither being on the ballot in 2024.

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View the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department’s 2023 Annual Report

By Austin News Report | Jan 22, 2024

The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department announces the release of its 2023 Annual Report, available online now. The report emphasizes the department’s commitment to protecting lives, property, and the environment of the Austin community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion, and water pollution. Highlights include:  Flooding: Crews cleaned 76,748 feet of storm drain pipeline (that’s like driving from the Broken Spoke to the Domain) and installed or replaced 10,131 feet of storm drain infrastructure (that’s the length of 33 UT Towers). 

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How many companies in cities across Hays County received FDA citations in Q4 2023?

By Austin News | Jan 21, 2024

There were three companies in a city associated with Hays County that received FDA citations as a result of three inspections conducted in the county over the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 3% of Promesa Public Schools District's student body in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 21, 2024

White students made up 3% of Promesa Public Schools District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Analysis: 30 of 112 students at Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Austin News | Jan 21, 2024

Of the 112 students at Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville in Pflugerville, 30 (26.8%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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The Excel Center (for Adults) School District Education: 180 African American students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 21, 2024

African American students made up 19.5% of The Excel Center (for Adults) School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Summary of City's Response to Winter Storm Heather

By Austin News Report | Jan 21, 2024

On Sunday, January 13, the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management activated the Emergency Operations Center in partnership with Travis County Office of Emergency Management.

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On Saturday, January 20, former Roselle Catholic High School standout Ithiel Horton’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 21, 2024

The Texas Longhorns won 75-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, January 20.

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Montverde Academy standouts Chris Johnson and Dillon Mitchell’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, January 20

By Austin News | Jan 21, 2024

The Texas Longhorns won 75-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, January 20.