: As freezing temperatures grip Central Texas, Austin Pets Alive! urgently seeks short-term fosters for 57 animals—including 50 dogs and seven barn cats—to keep them warm and safe. While the shelter provides heaters and blankets, its open-air kennels still feel the cold, making temporary homes a crucial lifeline for these pets.
As an Extreme Cold Warning grips Central Texas, parents and students watch for possible school closures or delays. While no school districts have announced schedule changes, officials are monitoring conditions closely and will provide updates as necessary.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Austin on Presidents’ Day to participate in the "No Kings on Presidents’ Day" protest, a nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump’s policies.
Faced with a rising budget deficit, now projected at $110 million, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) is enacting a district-wide spending and hiring freeze starting Feb. 28. Officials attribute the shortfall to increased costs, unexpected funding gaps, and lower-than-projected property tax revenue.
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