Central Texas top stories for June 18, 2024. Austin’s 10-mile light rail system will have to wait; the trial will be taken up by the Third Court of Appeals. If your property in Travis County was damaged by this season’s storms, you might be eligible for a reduction on your property’s taxable value for 2024. Austin is making progress on providing shade to parks, playgrounds and pools. Artists will have affordable workspaces in Downtown Austin. A major E-sports competition is coming to the capital.