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New Year’s Eve in Texas: 10 Places and Access Checks
Planning New Year’s Eve in Texas with a wheelchair, walker or other mobility needs starts with checking the actual event layout. A venue’s everyday access does not guarantee step-free routes, reserved seating, accessible restrooms or an unobstructed fireworks view during a crowded celebration. The ten places below are...
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Texas cities changing ICE cooperation policies
In the wake of the Democrats' sweeping win in the midterms, some Texas cities are now looking to change how they cooperate with ICE. That includes Austin, as Mayor Kirk Watson has instructed Austin police to revise their general orders when it comes to immigration enforcement. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel takes a look at what this could mean for our city and the country at large.
The Texas Tribune
After Huffines’ defeat, Austin ISD halts cooperation with state investigation
The Austin school district has halted its cooperation with a state investigation into its spending, challenging the comptroller’s authority to question district employees and demanding answers about why investigators are seeking information about library books, sex education and student identification. The move comes just days after Texas voters ousted...
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1,850 Home Community Breaks Ground North of Austin
AUSTIN – (Realty News Report) – Houston-based Johnson Development has broken ground on Freely, a new master planned community that will bring 1,850 homes to the former Chapman Ranch land in Liberty Hill near Austin. Located about 40 miles north of downtown Austin, the nature-focused Texas Hill Country...
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Austin will retool APD’s policies on cooperating with ICE after Abbott’s election loss
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis will change the department’s general orders ahead of Gina Hinojosa’s takeover of the governor’s office. Austin will change its rules for how police officers interact and cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mayor Kirk Watson said Friday.
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New mixed-use project coming to I-35 corridor and more top Austin stories
Editor's note: In the top Austin news of the week, construction commences on a major Kyle development and a beloved Austin brewery looks for new owners. Plus, Austin once again ranks as the No. 1 city for veterans. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.
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Research at the Texas State Library & Archives: Finding the Muster Roll for Benjamin Cox and the Independent Blues
Onsite research is always an adventure. Preparing beforehand helps, but sometimes a kind archivist who knows the records and can navigate the collections is your best chance of finding the record you want. On our recent trip to Texas, I planned a visit to the Texas State Archives and Library in Austin, Texas. My research focused on my fourth-great-grandfather, Benjamin Cox, and finding sources about his service as a Texas Ranger. In this blog post, I’ll share what I found and tips for preparing for an on-site visit.