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Paige Ellis needed 3,044 signatures for a third term. She fell 62 short.

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Austin Current · Sep 28, 2026 · government

Timeline: Austin ISD’s path to state intervention

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Austin Current · Sep 22, 2026 · schools

Dog’s Head lawsuit seeks end to development agreement and financing plan

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Austin Current · Sep 21, 2026 · local

Austin pushes for tougher mold rules for rentals. One family knows what’s at stake

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Austin Current · Sep 15, 2026 · local

Austin wants to keep hyperscale data centers out. City Council is speeding up the rules

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Austin Current · Aug 28, 2026 · government

Texas could strip power from Austin ISD trustees. Why would anyone run for the school board?

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Austin Current · Aug 25, 2026 · government

As the only Texas district to trigger potential state takeover, Austin ISD’s future is now in TEA’s hands

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Austin Current · Aug 14, 2026 · schools

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