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“We’re people too:” The Impact Of Homeless Camp Sweeps

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By Jackie Ibarra and Blair Waltman-Alexin | June 26, 2026

As Christina Ralson looks around the place that’s been her home for months, she’s hit with waves of memories.

The BBQ pit in the corner…

"Don't Know Where I'm Going": Homeless Camp Sweeps In Rundberg

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By Blair Waltman-Alexin | June 15, 2026

The Gus Garcia Recreation Center might be Christina Ralson’s favorite place in Austin. Here things were so serene she could sit back and…

The Legacy Of Mr. Harris

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By Blair Waltman-Alexin | June 01, 2026

Wilton Harris is often struck by a sense of deja vu while at work.

“This school has changed very little since I came to Dobie,” Harris says…

Rundberg Has One Of The Highest Rate Of Officer-Involved Shootings In Austin

Rundberg Has One Of The Highest Rate Of Officer-Involved Shootings In Austin

By Blair Waltman-Alexin | May 19, 2026

This story was reported in partnership with The Austin Current.

Over the past eight years, more officer-involved shootings have occurred in…

A Quinceañera Fit For a Princess, All Five of Them

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By Jackie Ibarra | May 08, 2026

Sitting in a makeup chair, a girl is in the process of getting her makeup done.

Her eyeshadow has been applied – an array of dark blues and…