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 Decibel Hosts First 2026 Sounding Board Meeting

Decibel Hosts First 2026 Sounding Board Meeting

By Blair Waltman-Alexin | February 04, 2026

The Decibel team reconvened the Rundberg Sounding Board for their first meeting of 2026. Attendees discussed future projects, community…

How State Laws Team Up ICE And Local Police

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By Jackie Ibarra and Blair Waltman-Alexin | January 30, 2026

It has been a fraught and confusing few weeks for Austin’s immigrant community, advocates and residents after Austin Police Department Chief…

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…