Central Texas top stories for August 22, 2025. The City of Austin is considering changes to how it disposes of garbage, that could mean a new “transfer station.” Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is getting closer to nailing down a ten-year deal with the biggest airlines. The UT System Board of Regents has signed off on a nearly $40 million contract for Vice President and Athletic Director Chris Del Conte. This weekend is Austin’s Pride Parade.
Garbage
More than a decade in, Austin is not meeting its ‘zero waste’ goals — and we’re not even close
The city of Austin had set goals for reducing the amount of trash sent to landfills. So far, we’re falling far short.
Texas Standard: September 18, 2017
According to the US census bureau the American middle class is back, but what about in Texas? We’ll have a check in across the lone star state. Also: SB4, the wall, a boost in deportations. Taken together, is this having an impact on health? And the offer for aid that that some Harvey victims regret having taken. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard: