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November 7, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Travis County just took a major step towards the Whisper Valley development by approving an escrow agreement for essential due diligence!

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Travis County Development Authority approves escrow agreement to begin Whisper Valley PID due diligence
The Travis County Development Authority voted unanimously to approve an escrow agreement that will allow the developer of Whisper Valley to fund due-diligence and third-party consultant costs needed to consider formation of a Public Improvement District, a county official said on Nov. 3.
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November 8, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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Travis County is gearing up to honor our heroes on Veterans Day 2026 with a special proclamation and exciting community initiatives to support local veterans!

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Travis County proclaims Nov. 11 Veterans Day, honors county veterans services and partners
The Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation recognizing Nov. 11, 2026, as Veterans Day, praised the county Veterans Service Office and heard from veterans organizations about employment help, phone services for unhoused veterans and parade logistics; the court introduced the office’s new assistant VSO.
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November 7, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Travis County's new $70 million childcare initiative is set to revolutionize access and quality, cutting wait times for families with infants from two years to just six months!

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Travis County outlines Racing Travis County childcare fund and four‑part strategy
County staff described the voter‑approved Racing Travis County fund, roughly $70 million per year, and four strategies to expand slots, extend hours, build provider quality and engage employers, plus plans for external evaluation and a public investment report.
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November 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Travis County is paving the way for brighter futures with a staggering $21M investment in out-of-school programs, ensuring over 5,500 children have access to enriching summer and seasonal camps!

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Travis County highlights $21M investment in out‑of‑school programs and summer camps
RTC staff said the county has invested more than $21 million in out‑of‑school programs, expanded spaces to more children and promoted Sunshine Camp and 'Lights On' events to showcase summer and seasonal programming.
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November 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Travis County's RTC scholarship program is transforming childcare accessibility, slashing wait times for families from two years to just three to six months!

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County says RTC scholarships cut wait times for infants and raised total children served
County planners said Racing Travis County scholarships reduced typical waits for 0–3 year olds from about two years to three‑to‑six months and increased the number of children receiving subsidies to roughly 3,735 across federal and RTC funds.
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November 5, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Travis County is transforming childcare by raising reimbursement rates and expanding training, allowing providers to boost staff pay and enrollment—discover how this initiative is reshaping the future of care!

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Travis County says parity pay and training partnerships are stabilizing providers
RTC staff described a parity program that raises reimbursement rates for county scholarships to match or exceed state rates, plus partnerships with Workforce Solutions and United Way that expanded provider training from 46 to 108 providers and included $500,000 for home‑based provider supports.
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November 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Travis County is set to invest $5 million in gap funding to bridge reimbursement disparities, ensuring quality care continues through 2030!

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Raising Travis County commits $5 million to gap funding through 2030, staff say
County staff told attendees RTC’s GAP funding will provide a second payment to close the difference between state reimbursement and RTC’s higher quality rates; RTC committed $5 million for 2027 and expects the program to continue through 2030.
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November 5, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Travis County's groundbreaking children's fund is generating over $70 million a year, transforming access to affordable childcare and beyond!

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Raising Travis County has distributed tens of millions for childcare, judge says
Travis County leaders reviewed two years of work under Raising Travis County, the voter-approved fund created after Prop A, saying it generates more than $70 million annually and has invested over $60 million so far to expand scholarships, provider supports and out-of-school programming.
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November 5, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Raising Travis County's new scholarship program has slashed wait times for young children from two years to just six months, transforming lives and expanding access to vital resources.

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Officials say Raising Travis County scholarships have cut wait times for infants and toddlers
County staff presented scholarship distribution data showing decreased wait times for families with young children and set a goal of 1,500 RTC scholarships by September 2027; officials also acknowledged an increased infant waitlist as outreach expands.
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November 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Exciting news for families in Travis County! RTC is teaming up with Cap Metro to enhance transportation options for after-school programs, while also gearing up for new opportunities in provider support and communications.

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Staff says RTC is partnering with Cap Metro on shuttles and will run RFPs for communications and evaluators
In Q&A staff said RTC is collaborating with Cap Metro on demand‑responsive shuttles to connect families to programs, posted maps on the RTC website, and reiterated upcoming procurements for communications and an external evaluator; contract windows run through 2027 with renewals or new solicitations in 2028.
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November 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Raising Travis County has invested over $21 million to expand out-of-school programs, creating 5,557 new slots for youth and enhancing services with extended hours and summer options.

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County says out-of-school-time funding added slots, more youth served
Raising Travis County staff reported a jump in available out-of-school slots from about 27,258 to 35,189 and said more than 5,500 additional youth are receiving services because of program investments; staff emphasized expansion into nontraditional hours and summer programming.
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November 5, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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October 30, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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October 29, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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October 28, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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October 28, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Travis County has just adopted a groundbreaking Community Wildfire Protection Plan, featuring 71 innovative recommendations to safeguard our homes and landscapes!

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Commissioners adopt updated Austin‑Travis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
The court unanimously adopted the 2026 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), endorsing 71 recommendations, new risk‑assessment tools, and a public implementation hub; an implementation kickoff is scheduled Nov. 6.
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October 30, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Manor leaders are rallying against the county's plan to condemn essential land for a wastewater treatment plant, warning that it could stifle growth and threaten the affordability of housing in eastern Travis County.

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Manor leaders urge court not to condemn land needed for regional wastewater plant
City of Manor officials and residents told Travis County Commissioners Court that a 98-acre tract proposed for condemnation is the only viable site for a planned East Travis regional wastewater treatment plant and that condemnation would block growth, raise infrastructure costs and threaten affordable housing plans.
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October 30, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Travis County has extended its public health crisis declaration on opioids, highlighting alarming trends in overdose deaths and the rise of new synthetic drugs.

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Court extends public‑health crisis declaration on opioid overdoses, directs naloxone distribution and abatement planning
After updates from public‑health partners showing declines from 2023 peaks but continued opioid toxicity deaths (301 in 2025) and emergent synthetic opioids, the court extended the opioid public‑health crisis declaration for another year and directed HHS to manage settlement abatement funds, distribute naloxone and brief court biannually.
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October 30, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Group behind trans mailers must answer questions under oath, Travis County judge rules #USPolitics #Courts #traviscounty #transrights #firstamendment #anonymousspeech #legalappeal
Group behind trans mailers must answer questions under oath, Travis County judge rules
The organization, which argued that the order violates its First Amendment right to speak anonymously, will appeal.
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October 29, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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🚨 #TravisCounty judge granted #GinaHinojosa's request to inspect #GregAbbott's unredacted #Müsk emails.

Judge Mauzy set Thursday 10 AM as the DEADLINE for Abbott to let her see them.

Abbott tried to keep them hidden, calling them "intimate and embarrassing."
October 27, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Vote for the Senate for Texas, James Talarico on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. TX can use someone who isn't a lapdog for Trump in Paxton, BOTH who have been impeached BTW.
VOTE JAMES!

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October 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Discover how families, including those with mixed immigration status, can access vital scholarships and after-school services in Travis County!

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Staff answer how families—including undocumented households—can access Racing Travis County support
During Q&A, staff described outreach and partner strategies to reach low-income and mixed-status families, estimated timelines for assistance (priority families 1–3 months; others 9–12 months), and directed residents to partner events and the program website.
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October 26, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Travis County is set to transform the lives of over 5,138 children with new out-of-school-time contracts that span 34 ZIP codes, offering vital services including youth workforce development and support for special needs!

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Out-of-school-time contracts will serve more than 5,100 children across Travis County, staff say
Raising Travis County staff said new out-of-school-time contracts cover 34 ZIP codes and will serve about 5,138 unduplicated children; some contracts include youth workforce development and services for children with special needs.
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October 25, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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CapMetro is revolutionizing family transit in Travis County with on-demand rides for kids, ensuring they can get to programs safely and for just $1.25 a trip!

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CapMetro outlines on-demand pickup zones, fares and youth policies to help families reach programs
CapMetro staff described Pickup on-demand zones serving school and program sites, a $1.25 single-ride local fare with $2.50 daily cap, commuter fares and policies letting kids 18 and younger ride free; staff also explained reservations, safety teams and phone booking for those without smartphones.
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October 25, 2026 at 8:43 PM