Central Texas top stories for September 25, 2024. A lawsuit claims that some of the biggest energy companies in Texas contributed to the deadly statewide blackout of 2021. Austin-area school districts are continuing to face an uptick in threats. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is expanding its facilities and programs. Ascension Seton Williamson is adding a six-story tower to its Round Rock campus. A prescribed burn is planned on 97 acres of Austin’s Water Quality Protection Lands. Most of the Austin area now has bans on outdoor burning.
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KUT Morning Newscast for September 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for September 23, 2024. Austin’s police official Christopher Taylor goes back to trail for a second time for another on-duty shooting. Travis County Commissioners are set to approve a nearly $2 billion dollar budget. Central Texas school districts have seen an uptick in violent threats. Texans who have federal student loans in default can sign up for a temporary relief program. UT Austin’s police chief, Eve Stephens, resigned Friday. Texas Longhorns remain no. 1 on the AP college football poll.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 20, 2024
Central Texas top stories for September 20, 2024. Officials from ten local school districts held a news conference today to address a recent uptick in threats. This week the management of Austin Water fielded questions over how to stop leaks from the utility’s distribution system. Round Rock ISD adopted a new property tax rate this week. Texas DPS is adding Saturday appointments for the next two weekends at offices across Central Texas. The Round Rock Public Library is hosting a series of free workshops for small businesses this fall. The 27th annual Austin Museum Day is this Sunday.