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Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

Looking into the causes of a predicament that somehow snuck up on the city

by Austin Sanders

Under One of the World’s Most Extreme Abortion Bans, Texas Doubles Down

And also clarifies what a “lifesaving” abortion is

by Maggie Quinlan

Texas Schools to Get a Bit More Cash and a Lot More Christian Nationalism Assessing the 89th Legislature’s effect on public education

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The state didn’t fill all our federal funding gaps

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With 25,000 Empty Seats, AISD Enrollment Factors Into Massive Budget Problem

Falling down an endless budget hole

Brant Bingamon, May 30 issue

Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw

City to fund columns that could support highway parks

Austin Sanders, May 30 issue

Texas Bill Would Block International Students From Speaking in Support of “Terrorist Activities”

Universities that don’t punish students would face huge fines

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Voter-Mandated Police Oversight Board Meets for First Time

Two years after the election, the board begins its work

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Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

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