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The median sale price of a home sold in 2023 in Travis County rose by $14,447, while total sales increased by 4.9%.

Travis County home valuations rose in second half of 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Travis County rose by $4,834, while total sales increased by 5.2%.

Analysis: Travis County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q4 2023

Property owners in Travis County paid 2.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by North Austin News.

Travis County median home valuation prices fell by 1.6% in Q4 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Travis County fell by $6,164, while total sales increased by 0.8%.

Analysis: 22 of 73 students at Gateway College Preparatory School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 73 students at Gateway College Preparatory School in Georgetown, 22 (30.1%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to North Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

2021-22 School Year: 59% of the 197 students at Idea Round Rock Tech College Preparatory not on "college track"

Of the 197 students at Idea Round Rock Tech College Preparatory in Round Rock, 117 (59%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to North Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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There were 890 white students enrolled in Jarrell ISD schools in 2021-22 school year

White students made up 30.8% of Jarrell ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.

Which former North Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15?

These former North Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15.

Home sales during week ending Jan. 6 in Williamson County

There were 44 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Jan. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

Report: 61% of the 1,534 students at Gateway College Preparatory School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 1,534 students at Gateway College Preparatory School in Georgetown, 936 (61%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to North Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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North Austin News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the North Austin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Home sales in Travis County in week ending Jan. 6

There were 50 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Jan. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

Analysis: 155 of 487 students at Leander High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 487 students at Leander High School in Leander, 155 (31.8%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to North Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Orenda Charter School District Education: 1,138 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

Orenda Charter School District had 1,138 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Idea Round Rock Tech Academy: 70% of the 554 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 554 students at Idea Round Rock Tech Academy in Round Rock, 388 (70%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to North Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Analysis: 201 of 474 students at Pflugerville High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 474 students at Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, 201 (42.4%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to North Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

McCaul Hails Passage of Legislation to Help Texas Small Businesses

WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has expressed his satisfaction after the House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 98, a resolution that aims to nullify the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) final joint employer rule. This rule, which was published in October 2023, had the potential to negatively impact small business owners by expanding labor unions.The joint employer rule sought to classify franchisors and their franchisees as "joint employers," thus subjecting small business owners to labor union obligations or liabilities of a company they have...

City of Austin’s Equity Office Welcomes Community and City Staff to Their 2024 Equity Forum ‘Another World is Possible’

The City of Austin's Equity Office is hosting their Annual Forum titled "Another World is Possible" on January 27, 2024. The forum aims to bring together members of the community, organizers, and City employees to discuss and strategize for a more equitable future for all Austinites. The event will take place at Vuka North Lamar and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The City's Equity Office, in collaboration with various local organizations, is dedicated to promoting racial equity in and around Austin. The forum will serve as a platform to showcase the initiatives and...

Cold Weather Prompts Closure of City Pools and Golf Courses

With freezing weather conditions hitting the city, several Parks and Recreation facilities in Austin are being affected. Barton Springs Pool (BSP) will be closing early on Sunday, January 14th at 6:00 PM. However, starting on Monday, January 15th, and Tuesday, January 16th, it will reopen as a "swim at your own risk" facility from 11:00 AM until closing time.Regarding golf courses, all City of Austin golf courses, except for Grey Rock Golf Course, will be closing on Sunday, January 14th, and will potentially remain closed until Tuesday, January 16th. The closure is...

2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closures