Travis County budget

KUT Morning Newscast for September 24, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 24, 2024. Travis County’s budget for next year includes a new law enforcement department, it is set to be approved today. The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association have reached a tentative contract agreement that includes a 28% pay increase. The Austin Independent School District is moving forward with an effort to build housing. The FDA is re-launching a program for people to order free COVID-19 tests. 

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.