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Decibel Holds Third Sounding Board Meeting In Rundberg

Decibel Holds Third Sounding Board Meeting In Rundberg

By Blair Waltman-Alexin | September 16, 2025

On Sept. 13, the Decibel team hosted its third Rundberg Sounding Board meeting. With just a few months left in our reporting project, our…

 Assembling Space For All

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By Blair Waltman-Alexin & Jackie Ibarra | August 22, 2025

A lot of things may come to mind when people think of Pride month: parades, rainbow flags, community. Laser cutters are probably not at the…

 How Will This Sweeping New Bill Impact Rundberg?

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By Blair Waltman-Alexin | July 26, 2025

You’ve probably heard a lot in the past few weeks about ‘the big beautiful bill’ and the variety of ways it will impact everyday Americans…

 What Is The STAAR Test, And Why Is So Much Riding On It?

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By Meredith Roberts, Blair Waltman-Alexin and Jackie Ibarra | July 15, 2025

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, better known as the STAAR test, looms large over education in Texas. Kids skip school…

Abbott Vetoes Summer Meal Program

Abbott Vetoes Summer Meal Program

By Jackie Ibarra & Blair Waltman-Alexin | June 27, 2025

Earlier this week, Governor Gregg Abbott vetoed a budget item that would have allowed Texas to enter into a federal summer lunch program for…