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How Will Healthcare Changes Impact Rundberg?

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By Blair Waltman-Alexin | January 20, 2026

The Affordable Care Act marketplace open enrollment has ended, and early numbers show Texans signed up in record numbers this year – despite…

Can A Meme Save A Life? Jeff Larson Thinks It Can’t Hurt

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By Blair Waltman-Alexin | December 15, 2025

Sitting in his car packed with empty containers, Jeff Larson scrolls through his phone to find today’s coffee meme. It’s appropriately…

Can He Save This School In Five Months?

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By Blair Waltman-Alexin | December 01, 2025

Just one thing is written on the dry erase board in Principal Mike Walker’s office: ‘Goal for campus is C or better. What evidence points to…

72 Hours Without SNAP

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By Blair Waltman-Alexin | November 14, 2025

It’s midmorning on Saturday, Nov. 8 and Dianne Koehler is trying to sort through a pallet of baked goods before the Carol’s Kindness+ Food…

Election Returns In Rundberg

Election Returns In Rundberg

By Blair Waltman-Alexin. Data by Meredith Roberts | November 07, 2025

Results from Tuesday’s election gave the political temperature of Austin and the state as a whole. Voters turned out in high numbers for an…