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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…

Residents Are Worried About ICE. They're Celebrating Their Cultura Anyway

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By Miranda Liguez | October 10, 2025

Last month, about 100 people gathered at Marimba’s Guatemalan Bakery and Restaurant on the corner of Baker and Lamar in North Austin’s…

AISD Releases School Closure Plan

AISD Releases School Closure Plan

By Jackie Ibarra | October 03, 2025

The Austin Independent School district just released their school consolidation plan. Here’s how it’ll impact Rundberg students.

What’s…