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Zilker Park

Millions of dollars sought to avoid significant decline in Austin parks access

By Ben Thompson

A change in state law has greatly limited how Austin can fund desired parkland growth.

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Williamson County death inquest investigators help justices of the peace oversee unattended deaths in three precincts. (Community Impact staff)
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