Central Texas top stories for April 16, 2025. A new city audit finds APD is struggling to recruit new officers. Travis County officials are encouraging residents to be prepared for potential severe weather. The Texas Supreme Court ruled the City of Dripping Springs can move forward with the expansion of its South Regional Wastewater System. A project to build a tollway along Ronald Regan Boulevard has received mixed support from residents.
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Texas Standard: December 25, 2020
How many times must it be said that 2020 was not the happiest of years? Today we have some reasons to smile on this special edition of the Texas standard. Do you want the good news first or the bad? For once, we’re spending an entire hour on the former, as we use this moment to turn our attention to the sunnier side: the stories that captured our attention, sparked the imagination, and reminded us of the good that remains all around us. In a year of struggle and heartache, there are still reasons to celebrate. Our producers have made their lists, checked em out twice….and it’s all about the nice on this special Christmas Day edition of the Texas Standard: