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Austin unaffordability: How to fight your rising property values

Austin unaffordability: How to fight your rising property values

How do property appraisers determine your home's value? What can you do to build a strong case if you think they're wrong?

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Austin unaffordability: The good, the bad and the ugly for homeowners

For all the good that comes with Austin's growth, there is an equal amount of worry. Demand makes property values rise, which is good for your investment, but it also makes property taxes go up and up.

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Austin unaffordability: The good and bad for local businesses

Eighty-five percent of business owners in Central Texas say Austin has an affordability crisis. These are real issues, likely facing some of your favorite iconic Austin restaurants, retailers and businesses.

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"Love is being weaponized," says U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett on zero tolerance policy

Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett says the Department of Homeland Security lied about having a policy to separate immigrant families.

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What happens to those who violate the 'zero tolerance' policy

Under the policy, anyone who crosses illegally will be prosecuted criminally, even if they claim asylum.

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Defenders: Not much improvement on MoPac Improvement Project

The Defenders uncovered the MoPac Improvement Project that should have ended two years ago likely won't be done until the end of the year. And the woman who spearheaded part of the effort isn't happy with the end result.

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Families living without water and sewer lines: "“It’s just terrible," says neighbors

Families living in a new development in northwest Travis County live with no water or sewer lines connected to their homes.

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Defenders: Illegal subdivision investigation

KVUE Defenders Erica Proffer reports.

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Dangerous by design: Poor planning puts Austin pedestrian safety at risk

A recent national study ranks Austin higher for pedestrian danger than larger cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia.

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Neighbors get refund after speed bump switch

KVUE Defenders Erica Proffer investigates.

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Why human trafficking may be hard to prove in massage prostitution case

Georgetown police say the workers inside the businesses may need help. Investigators say the workers may be human trafficking victims.

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