Central Texas top stories for November 18, 2024. School leaders in Round Rock are working to make their campuses more safe and secure. The City of Austin is naming the citizens to oversee complaints against police officers. The Texas State Board of Education is considering whether to approve state-developed instructional materials for use in public schools. The Leapfrog Group gave most Austin-area hospitals high marks. There’s a chance this week to hear from a couple of candidates still in the running for an Austin City Council seat. The Texas Longhorns will host their final home football game of their inaugural SEC campaign on Saturday. Two cold fronts are bringing some more typical fall weather to the Austin area this week.