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The law remains the same, but the blue tsunami in Texas means the judges interpreting it will change. kut.org/politics/2026-11-12/…
Texas’ top courts have Democrats for the first time in years. They could reshape the legal system

ALT Texas’ top courts have Democrats for the first time in years. They could reshape the legal system

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ICE agents went into a Northeast Austin neighborhood late last month. Residents, like singer-songwriter Gina Chavez, protested by documenting their every move.
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From their experiences on the battlefront to their time reacclimating to civilian life, the veterans — not one under 100 years old — had something to say about the war and how it’s remembered. kut.org/news/2026-09-22/worl…
World War II veterans gather in Austin to reflect on 'things that don't make it into the books'

ALT World War II veterans gather in Austin to reflect on 'things that don't make it into the books'

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Citing the financial burden on an already cash-strapped Austin ISD, District 9 school board candidate Cynthia Soliz withdrew from the Dec. 12 runoff election, clearing the way for opponent Pamela Mathai to win the districtwide seat. From @_AustinCurrent: kut.org/education/2026-11-11…
AISD candidate Cynthia Soliz drops out of runoff, citing district’s financial crisis

AISD candidate Cynthia Soliz drops out of runoff, citing district’s financial crisis

District 9 candidate Cynthia Soliz was set to face off in a Dec. 12 runoff election against Pamela Mathai.

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Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin announced a bipartisan transition team, including former Republican state senators, as the Democrat prepares to lead a Texas Senate where Republicans will retain a 19-12 majority. kut.org/politics/2026-11-10/…
Vikki Goodwin names bipartisan transition team with former Republican senators

ALT Vikki Goodwin names bipartisan transition team with former Republican senators

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Celebrate Austin’s iconic breakfast taco at a live taping of the Tacos of Texas podcast! The event will explore migas and their place in Tex-Mex culture, featuring special guests and judges Arnie-Tex, The Austin Eater and Austin Food Adventures. eventbrite.com/e/migas-madne…
Join Arnie-Tex and Austin Food Adventures at the next live taping of Tacos of Texas on Nov. 15

ALT Join Arnie-Tex and Austin Food Adventures at the next live taping of Tacos of Texas on Nov. 15

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Republican leaders have limited the city of Austin's ability to regulate on issues ranging from property taxes to light-rail. With power shifting to Democrats, some changes are already underway. kut.org/austin/2026-11-10/au…
Austin's relationship with the state has been strained for decades. Now, city leaders are optimistic

ALT Austin's relationship with the state has been strained for decades. Now, city leaders are optimistic

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Shane James has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of four people in Austin during a 2023 shooting spree. kut.org/crime-justice/2026-1…
Man sentenced to life in prison after shooting spree that left 6 dead in Austin and San Antonio

Man sentenced to life in prison after shooting spree that left 6 dead in Austin and San Antonio

A Travis County jury rejected Shane James' insanity defense following the December 2023 string of shootings throughout Austin.

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Following last week's election results, Austin ISD has halted its cooperation with a state investigation into its spending, challenging the Texas comptroller’s authority to question district employees. From @_AustinCurrent: kut.org/education/2026-11-09…
After Huffines’ defeat, Austin ISD halts cooperation with state investigation

After Huffines’ defeat, Austin ISD halts cooperation with state investigation

The school district questions the state’s demands for library records and staff interviews as incoming Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt plans changes

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The public safety and wellness team for the city of Austin is reaching out to firefighters to educate them on mental healthcare in response to suicides in AFD in recent years. kut.org/austin/2026-11-09/su…
Deaths by suicide in Austin Fire Department lead to focus on mental health and prevention

ALT Deaths by suicide in Austin Fire Department lead to focus on mental health and prevention

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The women’s restroom at Donn’s Depot in Austin has a crimson carpet, graffiti and what some people joke is a "stripper pole." How did it come to be? kut.org/austin/2026-11-05/au…
How did the women's restroom at Austin's Donn's Depot become so 'iconic'?

ALT How did the women's restroom at Austin's Donn's Depot become so 'iconic'?

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A slate of Travis County Democrats will soon hold the levers of statewide power. But with the Texas Senate still favoring Republicans, those Democratic victors will likely face some headwinds in the state Capitol. kut.org/politics/2026-11-05/…
After years in a 'desert,' Austin Democrats helped lead a blue tsunami in Texas. What now?

ALT After years in a 'desert,' Austin Democrats helped lead a blue tsunami in Texas. What now?

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State Rep. Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House, putting the Houston Democrat in line to become the first woman and first Black lawmaker to lead the chamber. kut.org/politics/2026-11-06/…
Democrat Senfronia Thompson could make history as first Black woman to lead Texas House

ALT Democrat Senfronia Thompson could make history as first Black woman to lead Texas House

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Agencies that work with older residents in Austin are thinking about how to sustainably meet the growing demand for their services. kut.org/long-view-aging-aust…
How Austin's budget cuts are affecting services for seniors

How Austin's budget cuts are affecting services for seniors

Agencies that work with older residents are thinking about how to sustainably meet the growing demand for their services.

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Austin will change its rules for how police officers interact and cooperate with ICE following Gov. Abbott’s election loss, the mayor announced. kut.org/crime-justice/2026-1…
Austin will change APD's policies on cooperating with ICE after Abbott's election loss

ALT Austin will change APD's policies on cooperating with ICE after Abbott's election loss

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A blue-leaning Texas House of Representatives could pass legislation that takes aim at the state's bans on abortion, but would likely meet strong resistance from a Republican-controlled Senate. kut.org/politics/2026-11-06/…
At the dawn of a new Texas frontier, advocates consider possibilities for abortion rights

ALT At the dawn of a new Texas frontier, advocates consider possibilities for abortion rights

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa’s stunning defeat of Gov. Greg Abbott has raised hopes that Austin ISD could escape a state takeover. From @_AustinCurrent: kut.org/education/2026-11-05…
Gina Hinojosa’s victory could change Austin ISD’s fate. But state law may stand in the way

Gina Hinojosa’s victory could change Austin ISD’s fate. But state law may stand in the way

The Texas governor-elect and former AISD trustee has vowed to replace the state’s education commissioner, who decides state interventions.

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Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her first transition team appointments Thursday, tapping allies in public education and organized labor — along with a former Republican lawmaker who fought against outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher plan. kut.org/2026-11-05/gina-hino…
Hinojosa taps anti-school voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team

Hinojosa taps anti-school voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team

Former Republican state Rep. Ernest Bailes, who lost his seat after opposing Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher push, is among the governor-elect’s first appointments. Her other picks reflect priori...

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Democrats will occupy four of the five seats of the Hays County commissioners court come January. kut.org/politics/2026-11-03/…
Democrats win both races for Hays County Commissioners Court

Democrats win both races for Hays County Commissioners Court

Democrats have been elected in both Precincts 2 and 4.

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In a historic “blue tsunami,” Texas Democrats took the state’s top seats, disrupting the stronghold the GOP has had on the state’s government for decades all the way down the ballot. So, what happened? kut.org/politics/2026-11-04/…
Democrats just took Texas. How?

Democrats just took Texas. How?

Latino and rural voters, the Iran war and tariffs likely played a huge role in swaying the historic midterms in Democrats' favor.

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