noise rules

Central Texas top stories for September 12, 2024. Austin Water is out with updated goals for how much water the utility hopes to conserve into the future. Two suspects arrested in connection with the deadly gunfire at this year’s Round Rock Juneteenth celebration have been formally indicted by a Williamson County grand jury. The Austin City Council has approved a plan that will phase out firefighting equipment and materials that contain forever chemicals. The Austin City Council voted today to change noise rules, which could lead to better soundproofing for homes and hotels near music venues. Austin’s citizen-led police watchdog organization meets tonight.