The second death of a person in Minnesota at the hands of ICE agents has fueled an outcry from some for another government shutdown.Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers aren’t just in Minnesota, of course. They’re also showing up in small-town Texas. A look at their impact on Elgin.We’ll hear from journalists José Ralat and Rodrigo Bravo Jr. who believe they were targeted by officers in West Texas.A hangout in Austin that promotes doodling nights for adults.And how some dairy farmers are taking a cue from goat yoga events. Would you like to cuddle a cow?
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City of Austin paid out $143 million in overtime in 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minnesota have caught the attention of the nation and the world in recent weeks. Meanwhile, such operations in Texas have been taking place at the same time. We’ll check in with folks from Elgin, just outside of Austin, to hear how it’s impacting them.
The City of Austin paid out more than $143 million dollars to its employees in 2025. Five city departments regularly account for the bulk of overtime spending. We’ll go over which departments they are.
Plus, a spot in East Austin is building community beyond its menu by bringing folks together with Chess and Doodle Nights. We hear more about the community garden that’s growing.
KUT Morning Newscast for September 3, 2024
Central Texas top stories for September 3, 2024. A new court handling lawsuits against the state is officially open. In 2016, Austin voters approved a bond package aimed at improving safety at busy intersections, hear about those projects. Dockless e-scooters have been around Austin since 2018, but a new audit finds the city is flying blind when it comes to crash data. The Capital Area Rural Transportation System, or CARTS, is expanding its on-demand ride-share service to Elgin and La Grange starting today. The Black Men’s Health Clinic in Austin will host a program for men to learn about breast cancer.