Across Austin, coverage here takes in culture, family, home, shopping and the shifts in habits that define daily life. It tracks the societal movements and personal choices that resonate throughout the city.
The district has halted participation in the Texas Comptroller's spending investigation, citing concerns about the scope of records and interview requests.
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Do you trust state officials to fairly review how local school districts spend money?
Early voting totals put Sarah Dille and Laurie Solis ahead in the contests for Austin ISD District 6 and District 7 school board seats.
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Do you believe renovations at local shopping centers generally make them better community spaces?
The 200,000-square-foot shopping center plans to add new retail space and dining patios.
The Indian smokehouse opens Friday at 105 Tillery St., combining Indian flavors with oak-fired barbecue.
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Do you think Austin is a good place for renters to build wealth?
RentCafe's analysis finds about 1 in 9 Austin-area millionaire households now rent their homes.
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Should prisons expand work programs that train incarcerated people for jobs?
Actor Theo Rossi wore clothing made by incarcerated workers through Prison Blues to the U.S. premiere of Bruton in Austin.
This section follows evolving cultural trends, family dynamics, household management and the diverse ways people spend their time. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Austin shows a unique pattern where rapid growth and new development constantly redefine how residents balance their home life and leisure. These stories often reveal how economic change and housing access influence the choices households make day to day.
