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  • 3 days ago | fox7austin.com | Lauren Rangel

    Williamson County is moving forward with plans to consider building a tollway along Ronald Reagan Boulevard. However, the plans are prompting concerns from residents and opposition from the county's Republican Party. Commissioners approve CTRMA traffic study What we know: On Tuesday, Williamson County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution asking the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority to conduct a traffic study of Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

  • 3 days ago | yahoo.com | Lauren Rangel

    The BriefCounty commissioners approved resolution Tuesday for CTRMA traffic study of Ronald Reagan BoulevardWilliamson County Republican Party issued resolution opposing the study the following dayPeople present at Tuesday's meeting worry about a lack of public input on the studyWILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - Williamson County is moving forward with plans to consider building a tollway along Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

  • 4 days ago | fox7austin.com | Lauren Rangel

    New bills could force a controversial rock-crushing quarry in Burnet County to look elsewhere for development. The fight against a proposed rock-crushing site in Burnet County traveled to the Texas Capitol recently. What they're saying: "We said no," said Todd Sifleet at the Natural Resources Committee Hearing. "Now we need your help to protect Texas's resources." The site in question sits near two state parks, a popular lake, and a summer camp for kids.

  • 6 days ago | fox7austin.com | Lauren Rangel

    After hours of debate Wednesday and early Thursday morning, the Texas House gave the green light to a controversial school choice program. Also, for the first time in six years, lawmakers approved funding for public schools. RELATED: Texas House passes education savings accounts bill, school funding bill Before the Texas House voted to increase public school funding on Wednesday, Austin State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D) read a letter from Leander ISD's superintendent.

  • 6 days ago | yahoo.com | Lauren Rangel

    The BriefThe Texas House approved the school choice program and more funding for school districtsThe Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the approvalsHe said despite more funding, the district will still be in a budget deficitLEANDER, Texas - After hours of debate Wednesday and early Thursday morning, the Texas House gave the green light to a controversial school choice program. Also, for the first time in six years, lawmakers approved funding for public schools.

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Lauren Rangel
Lauren Rangel @LaurenonFox7
11 Apr 25

Hey, Alexa ✨ play the Best of Both Worlds by Hannah Montana. In all seriousness, Gov. Abbott tells us he thinks he can get school vouchers passed and fully fund public schools this year. Austin State Rep. Gina Hinojosa says both can’t happen at once. https://t.co/IsAalSnGBs

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7 Apr 25

RT @JohnKrinjakFOX7: TONIGHT on @fox7austin News @ 9: - Second measles death in TX - @LondonOnFOX7 says possible freezing temps for some to…

Lauren Rangel
Lauren Rangel @LaurenonFox7
5 Apr 25

HAPPENING NOW: Thousands are here for the “Hands Off” protest in Austin. This is one of more than 1,000 protest across the country today. People here are against Trump and Elon Musk’s involvement in American government. Full story at 9 tonight. @fox7austin https://t.co/926eLDkoCc