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Austin-area school districts balance nutrition rules, student tastes while addressing food insecurity

By Chloe Young

Central Texas school districts are navigating meeting nutrition standards, evolving their menus and serving low-income students while partnering with nonprofits to ensure students have access to healthy, appealing meals.

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Published 5:46 PM | Nov 24, 2025 CST

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a man at a podium speaking at a board meeting

Published 2:12 PM | Nov 21, 2025 CST

2nd Hutto ISD transportation hub set to open by end of 2026

District officials, administrators and students marked the start of construction on the new career and technology center with a ground breaking ceremony. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Published 2:18 PM | Nov 18, 2025 CST

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Published 12:39 PM | Nov 6, 2025 CST

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a sign at the site of a future high school

Published 4:12 PM | Oct 31, 2025 CDT

Hutto ISD purchases land for future campuses

Hutto ISD Chief Financial Officer Caleb Steed shared information about a one-time retention stipend staff will receive in December. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Published 1:21 PM | Oct 29, 2025 CDT

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Hutto ISD officials approved a contract to move forward with its next phase of facilities planning in October. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Published 12:45 PM | Oct 24, 2025 CDT