🚨 Abbott vs. APD

How Bad Will AISD’s Layoffs Be?

Staffing cuts are inevitable at Austin Independent School District as officials grapple with a budget deficit that could balloon to $181 million next year. We're looking into how the district’s expenses got so high, and what’s on the chopping block. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

Abbott Wants To Withhold Millions Over APD’s ICE Policy

Gov. Greg Abbott told Austin Mayor Kirk Watson in a letter this week that he will withhold $2.5 million in public safety grants if the Austin Police Department does not reverse its policy on how it works with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. [CBS Austin]

Arch Manning Says Part of His QB Season Wasn’t Fun

Longhorn Quarterback Arch Manning told reporters that the first half of last season wasn’t fun, and that’s why he wasn’t playing well. The team made an effort in the second half of the season to loosen up. [Sports Illustrated]

Encampment Sweeps Have Unhoused Austinites on Edge

People experiencing homelessness in Austin say they are not given enough time or resources before their encampment is swept by city officials. The city plans to give people 72 hours notice before a sweep under new guidelines. [KUT]

Congratulations to Mackenzie M. for guessing last week’s “Where Is This?” correctly! This photo was taken in the atrium at the Blanton Museum of Art. Mackenzie said: “I could honestly go in there to just look at that chandelier in the photo.” I totally agree!

This week’s photo was also taken at one Austin’s great spots for art:

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