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Meme: Austin's $295M Parks Bond — 'Temporary' Tax Hike, Coming to a Ballot Near You

Austin Council Places $295 Million Parks & Libraries Bond on November Ballot

The measure — $260 million for parks and pools, $35 million for libraries — heads to voters this fall as the council also works to close a separate $26 million budget shortfall, including a proposed $25 million increase for police.

Source: KUT Austin, CBS Austin · Aug. 2026

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Regional

Lawmakers Turn to Interim Work Ahead of 2027 Legislative Session

With no regular session in 2026, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's interim charges direct Senate committees to study property tax relief and grid supply-chain security ahead of the 90th Legislature, which convenes Jan. 12, 2027.

Source: Office of the Lt. Governor, The Texas Tribune · 2026

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Hill Country

Travis County Judge Race Set for November After Uncontested Primary

Incumbent County Judge Andy Brown advances to the November 3 general election as county commissioner races in Precincts 2 and 4 head toward decisive Democratic primary and runoff outcomes, with no Republican challengers filed in either.

Source: Ballotpedia, KUT Austin · 2026