# Water Polo at Risk in Austin School Budget

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-06-05T23:25:50+00:00
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## Resource

Austin ISD faces a brutal budget crunch, proposing to axe its water polo program to save $89K — but students and parents are furious, calling the move unfair and misleading, since participation numbers are higher than claimed. With a $181M deficit looming and a June 18 vote approaching, athletes are pleading for reconsideration, arguing the sport’s low cost and unique value shouldn’t make it the scapegoat. School leaders say every cut is scrutinized, but the water polo community is demanding a fairer shake before the final decision. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/65995506e2d71509

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