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Austinites react to President Biden signing Juneteenth Act

6/18/2021

Thursday was a historic day at the U.S. Capitol as President Joe Biden signed an act proclaiming Juneteenth as a national holiday - the first new federal holiday signed into law since MLK Day in 1983. Read more here.

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Nearly 40 apply for Austin Police Chief job

6/9/2021

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Nelson Linder, the President of the Austin chapter of the NAACP, told KXAN his organization had been in communication with Ralph Andersen & Associates, the consulting firm overseeing the search for Austin's new police chief. Read more here.

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After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas

6/4/2021

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After killing a Republican-sponsored bill to restrict voting in the state, Democrats vowed to oppose any efforts to revive it. Republicans pledged to pass it in a special legislative session. Read more here.

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