Central Texas top stories for September 26, 2024. The Austin City Council may vote today on a proposed rate hike for gas service in the city. Starting October 1st, Austin will require multifamily housing complexes to offer compost service. Hays County is looking for input on a new park being built in San Marcos. Luz de Atabey is one of the 50 local organizations that was awarded the City of Austin’s FACE Grant.
Midwifery
Expanded telehealth is coming to an end
A Texas couple chose midwife care over a hospital, and now their baby is in foster care. Why this story is sounding alarm bells for many across the state.
Changes are coming to telehealth with the end of a federal pandemic order – and some patients will have to return to in-person medical care.
A bill in the Texas Legislature could lead to fines for some Texans who report pollution concerns.
Texas is home to millions of bats. But according to a new report out this week, more than half of North America’s bats are in peril if action isn’t taken to protect them.