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Budget Vote: Protecting Community Services | Texas News
Austin’s City Council is on the brink of voting on a $6.6 billion budget that could reshape how the city invests in its most vulnerable residents. While funding for homeless services and housing assistance is being increased, critics warn of cuts to the community investment budget — the lifeline for countless nonprofits. Residents are flooding public meetings with urgent pleas for balance, demanding that essential social programs aren’t sacrificed for other priorities. With a July 30th hearing and October 1st implementation looming, the council faces a high-stakes decision: will they…
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