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Austin ISD earns first B rating in four years as more campuses improve
Austin ISD received a B in the 2026 state accountability ratings, although 31 assessed campuses were still rated D or F.
Austin heat illness ER visits rise above 2025 levels, new dashboard shows
Austin Public Health says heat-related emergency-room visits are higher than during 2025’s milder summer, but remain within the city’s recent historical range.
Austin library card designs chosen after more than 10,000 public votes
Three community-designed library cards will become available across Austin in September as part of the public library’s centennial celebrations.