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Save Austin Now anticipates 'overwhelming victory,' more city police officers
By Savannah Howe | Jul 21, 2021
An advocacy group in Austin is working to see more blue in the city soon.
Abbott, Rangers looking into 'allegations of illegal conduct' by TJJD staff
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 21, 2021
Allegations have arisen about possibly illegal actions taken by the staff at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, which Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has ordered to be investigated and has requested that the results be shared with him.
City considers two sites for homeless encampments, 'future creation of affordable housing'
By Savannah Howe | Jul 21, 2021
The City of Austin is considering two different locations for potential homeless encampments.
Abbott 'proud' to sign telehealth, RPM services and broadband expansion measures into law
By Art Benavidez | Jul 20, 2021
The state is broadening its Medicaid coverage for telehealth and remote patient monitoring services, along with expanding broadband connectivity to rural parts of the state to facilitate the expansion of health options for medical providers.
'HOAs don't own your yard': Abbott signs Homeowners Religious Freedom Act into law
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 20, 2021
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is celebrating a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott relating to religious displays on homeowner properties.
Austin-Travis County EMS 'highly disappointed' with proposed budget
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
Austin-Travis County EMS officials are not enamored with the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget.