Last Week on Todd and Oz: Flock Cameras, Austin ISD, Ken Paxton v. James Talarico, Texas Hospitals, and More!

Last Week on Todd and Oz: Flock Cameras, Austin ISD, Ken Paxton v. James Talarico, Texas Hospitals, and more!

The Todd & Oz Show 8-12-26 The Pflugerville City Council has decided to delay a planned vote on a two-year, $175,000 contract with Flock Safety Cameras, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is retiring after serving in the role for 8 years and the Hays ISD is rolling out new fees for students to participate in athletic programs following millions of dollars in budget cuts. [audio src="https://waterloo-od.streamguys1.com/thetoddandozshowklbjam/2026081210…

Mayor Watson optimistic about Austin ISD's future despite potential state intervention

As Austin Independent School District students return to class Tuesday, uncertainty remains over whether the state could step in and take over the district. But Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said recent academic gains should weigh heavily in any decision.

Today on Texas Standard: State ratings put Austin schools at risk of Texas takeover

Texas has released its latest A-through-F accountability ratings, with most public schools holding steady or improving. But two Austin middle schools received failing grades for a fifth consecutive year, putting Austin ISD at risk of districtwide state intervention.

As the only Texas district to trigger potential state takeover, Austin ISD’s future now in TEA’s hands

By Andrea Ball and Austin Current, The Texas Tribune August 14, 2026 Austin school district leaders are determined to turn around the two middle schools that triggered mandatory state intervention. Whether they get the chance may no longer be up to them. Burnet and Webb middle schools received their fifth consecutive F ratings from the…