FAA struggles to keep pace as Austin tower operates at 45% staffing
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s control tower ranks among the nation’s most understaffed, a strain made worse by repeated government shutdowns and flight delays.

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s control tower ranks among the nation’s most understaffed, a strain made worse by repeated government shutdowns and flight delays.
Austin Habitat for Humanity has begun building 48 energy-efficient affordable homes in Whisper Valley, marking a major step toward expanding sustainable homeownership east of Austin.
Austin ISD announced it will postpone closing three elementary schools and delay most rezoning plans until next year, following weeks of protests and community concerns over its sweeping school consolidation proposal.
Travis County Commissioners approved $500,000 for supplemental food assistance Nov. 5, as health and social service leaders work to address a sharply rising need in the community amid lapsing SNAP benefits during the monthlong federal government shutdown.
Advocates are encouraging Texas voters to approve State Proposition 14, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the state to spend $3 billion to launch the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
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Homes spent an average of 23.38% less days on the market year over year.
City Council members will soon reconsider the city's budget, backed by a lower tax rate following the November election.