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Austin ISD talks position cuts as they face budget deficit
SUMMARY: The Austin Independent School District is facing a $60 million deficit for the 2024 to 2025 school year. Chief Financial Officer Ed Ramos discussed plans to cut expenditures by $30 million, prioritizing teacher pay and considering cuts in central office and operations. The district may also ask voters for a tax rate increase to generate more revenue. Representative James Talarico expressed concern that not using the state's surplus could lead to further cuts and issues in public schools. The district is still exploring ways to reduce the deficit, and no final budget numbers have been decided yet.
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SUMMARY: The family of D'andre Day is enduring prolonged grief and fatigue as the investigation into his unsolved 2022 murder drags on. Day, 27, was fatally stabbed at East Sixth and Brazos streets on September 4, 2022. Despite Austin Police Department's (APD) efforts and public appeals for tips, no arrests have been made. Surveillance footage showed three men confronting Day and a friend, leading to the deadly altercation. APD and Day's family continue to seek public assistance. Day's uncle expressed ongoing sorrow and hope for justice, urging anyone with information to contact APD's homicide tip line, with a $1,000 reward available through Crime Stoppers.
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Caitlin Clark records first triple-double by WNBA rookie in Indiana Fever win to rally past New York Liberty
SUMMARY: Caitlin Clark achieved the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history, leading the Indiana Fever to an 83-78 victory over the New York Liberty, ending a nine-game losing streak against them. Clark recorded 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Coach Christie Sides praised Clark’s performance and the team’s strong fourth-quarter defense. Key contributions also came from Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and NaLyssa Smith. Despite standout efforts from New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones, the Fever managed to hold off the Liberty to secure the win.
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SUMMARY: Afternoon rains on Saturday paused play at the 2024 Firecracker Open in Austin, held at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Despite the weather, many attended the annual event. The rain benefited the newly laid grass on the upgraded 8,000-square-foot putting green, an improvement over the previous 1,500-square-foot green. These updates are part of several enhancements to the historic course. Scotty Sayers, co-chair of The Muny Conservancy, highlighted the course's popularity, noting it serves as the home course for 12 high school teams. The three-day tournament will conclude on Sunday afternoon.
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