Former deputy arrested, charged in fatal shooting of Texas State freshman
The former Brazoria County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot 18-year-old Texas State University freshman John Mendoza Jr. has been arrested and charged with agg
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Some Circle C residents concerned about traffic impacts of proposed apartments
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Talarico offers Paxton a ‘home-turf’ debate on Fox News
Talarico challenged Paxton to a Fox News debate, saying he is willing to face his Republican opponent on “his home turf.”
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Austin ISD’s budget strains as enrollment dips, transportation spending increases
Austin ISD Board Members Andrew Gonzales, District 6, Vice President, Lynn Boswell, District 5, President and Superintendent Matias Segura at the Austin Independent School District meeting in Austin, Texas on Thursday, March 26, 2026. LEILA SAIDANE FOR THE AUSTIN CURRENT " data-l...