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City of Las Cruces Seeks Applicants for Oversight Committee to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

City of Las Cruces Seeks Applicants for Oversight Committee to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

The City of Las Cruces is actively seeking applicants to fill two vacant positions on its Oversight Committee. This volunteer group was established in November 2018 by the Las Cruces City Council with the primary objective of bolstering transparency and accountability within city operations. As of Thursday, applications are open for individuals interested in contributing to this management advisory committee. Committee members play a crucial role in reviewing internal audit and inspector general activities. Their responsibilities include promoting economy and efficiency, improving operational procedures, and actively working to deter and identify waste, fraud, and abuse of government resources. The committee also has the authority to recommend priorities and potential areas for investigations conducted by the inspector general and internal audits performed by the city auditor. Additionally, they provide technical advice to the city auditor or inspector general on emerging issues. The Oversight Committee co...
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Texas Governor Abbott Highlights State's Leadership in Semiconductor Manufacturing and Workforce Training

Texas Governor Abbott Highlights State's Leadership in Semiconductor Manufacturing and Workforce Training

Texas Governor Abbott Highlights State's Leadership in Semiconductor Manufacturing and Workforce Training
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3 & Out: What to know about Ohio State’s showdown with Texas

3 & Out: What to know about Ohio State’s showdown with Texas

What Ohio State has to do to win, which Texas players to watch for, as well as a score prediction for Saturday night’s clash in Austin
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson Proposes School Closures to Prevent State Takeover of School District

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson Proposes School Closures to Prevent State Takeover of School District

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has urged parents of Burnet and Webb middle schools to formally petition for the closure of these two campuses. This proposal is a strategic move to prevent the Texas Commissioner of Education, Mike Morath, from intervening and potentially taking over the entire Austin Independent School District (AISD). Under Texas statutory law, if specific schools are identified for closure due to persistent low academic performance, the Commissioner's intervention powers could be limited to only those facilities, rather than extending to the district's elected board and overall control. Mayor Watson acknowledged the unacceptable academic performance at Burnet and Webb, which have accumulated five consecutive failing grades. However, he emphasized that the Austin ISD as a whole has shown significant progress under Superintendent Matias Segura, with a 42% increase in schools achieving excellence ratings and a 35% decrease in low-performing schools. The district is also investing in modernization,...
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U.S. Representative Judy Chu Addresses Young Leaders Program on Activism and Urban Planning

U.S. Representative Judy Chu Addresses Young Leaders Program on Activism and Urban Planning

U.S. Representative Judy Chu, a UCLA alumna, recently spoke to students participating in the 'UCLA Young Leaders at PCC' program. This ten-day camp, held at Pasadena City College, engaged middle school students from the Pasadena Unified School District in a place-based action civics experience. The program integrated history-social science, science, and Design-Based Learning to encourage students to reimagine urban planning and address real-world issues such as homelessness, climate change, sustainability, food scarcity, and disaster recovery within their city. Representative Chu shared her personal journey as an activist in Monterey Park, where she successfully organized against a discriminatory bill targeting the Chinese American community. She explained how this experience propelled her into her current role in state and national government, emphasizing the importance of activism and community engagement to the students. The camp culminated in students building 3D models of their reimagined Pasadena dis...
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Longhorns fan Glen Powell named ESPN College GameDay guest picker

Longhorns fan Glen Powell named ESPN College GameDay guest picker

Glen Powell has been chosen to act as ESPN College GameDay guest picker for Saturday's Texas vs. Ohio State game, the second time for the Texas Ex.
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Where is 'College GameDay' this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 2

Where is 'College GameDay' this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Week 2

Where is ESPN's "College GameDay" headed for Week 2? Here's what to know of the college football pregame show this week:
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5 important things to know ahead of Ohio State' vs. Texas Saturday

5 important things to know ahead of Ohio State' vs. Texas Saturday

Ohio State travels to Austin to take on the Texas Longhorns on Saturday in a showdown of top-5 teams, with a lot of storylines to keep an eye on.
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I spotted the new Tesla Cybercab robotaxi. Here's what surprised me

I spotted the new Tesla Cybercab robotaxi. Here's what surprised me

The Tesla Cybercab launched last week in Austin, Texas. I spotted one outside of New York City. Here's why it shocked me.
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Will extreme 100-degree heat affect Ohio State in Austin vs Longhorns?

Will extreme 100-degree heat affect Ohio State in Austin vs Longhorns?

Saturday's clash between Ohio State and Texas football in Austin will be scorching hot. How will the 100-degree heat impact the Buckeyes Saturday?
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Heisman hopefuls Manning and Sayin to face off when No. 1 Ohio State meets No. 4 Texas in Austin

Heisman hopefuls Manning and Sayin to face off when No. 1 Ohio State meets No. 4 Texas in Austin

Arch Manning’s 2025 Heisman Trophy campaign started and ended with a rocky season-opening loss at Ohio State
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Heat Index in Austin Exceeds 100°F Amid Limited Rain Chances

Heat Index in Austin Exceeds 100°F Amid Limited Rain Chances

Central Texas remains under the influence of a persistent heat dome, which is driving high temperatures and humidity across the region. According to the National Weather Service, the heat index in Austin is expected to range between 103°F (39.4°C) and 106°F (41.1°C) through the week, with actual high temperatures nearing 100°F (37.8°C). Southerly winds are funneling hot, moist air into the area, contributing to oppressive conditions. Rain chances are minimal, with only a 10% to 20% likelihood of scattered showers, primarily in the afternoons. Rainfall, if any, is expected to be light, with totals likely under a tenth of an inch. This weather pattern is expected to persist into the second week of September, making it one of the warmest starts to September on record for Austin.