PolitiFact: Obama deported more people than Trump did – Austin American-Statesman

It’s true that under both Presidents Obama and Trump, a significant number of people were deported. However, it’s important to consider the context and circumstances surrounding each administration’s immigration policies. President Obama’s deportation numbers increased due to his administration’s focus on prioritizing the removal of individuals with criminal records. On the other hand, President Trump […]

For 17th year in a row, Smithville Tiger band takes top honor at UIL regional marching contest

Not only did the band’s 100 musicians and dozens of color guards perform a show, they also told a story. “Our main goal was to bring back the connectivity with our group while working on this group project,” King said. Being able to perform this season meant more to King and the students because they weren’t […]

Here’s when downtown Austin’s newly renovated Waterloo Park will reopen

Waterloo Park, Austin’s premier downtown park, will reopen to the public after years of renovation with a free “CommUNITY Day” on Aug. The 11-acre park has been closed for a decade as the city and Waterloo Greenway, initially known as Waller Creek Conservancy, worked on redeveloping the area as part of the Waller Creek Tunnel project designed […]