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Central Texas top stories for November 27, 2024. The Austin Police Department says mail theft cases rise by about 50% in December compared to the rest of the year. Austin Community College is expanding its Round Rock campus, recently breaking ground on two new buildings, will provide space for ACC’s popular advanced manufacturing and automotive technology programs. About 10-thousand people were at last night’s Feast of Sharing at Austin’s Palmer Events Center. AISD students will be part of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow.

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Central Texas top stories for November 26, 2024. APD warns of burglaries between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Leander Police Department is getting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Jesús Aguirre is the new director of Austin Parks and Recreation. The Austin City Council has adopted a new plan to preserve Austin’s historical places. HEB’s Feast of Sharing is happening today.

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Central Texas top stories for November 26, 2024. The City of Austin will be getting two federal grants to enhance the city’s mobile court program. A bill filed in the Texas House of Representatives would classify medications used in abortions as controlled substances. Expect heavy traffic getting to and through the airport during this Thanksgiving week. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport plans to build more lounges for customers who pay for the exclusive travel experience. 

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Central Texas top stories for November 25, 2024. The City of Austin is simplifying and enhancing its cold weather shelter operations. Austin-American Statesman journalists agree on a labor contract after years of negotiations. A sentencing trial began today for Austin Police Sergeant Christopher Taylor. Liberty Hill is working to become the latest ‘dark sky’ community in Central Texas. DPS Highway Patrol will be stepping up enforcement of traffic laws this week.

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Central Texas top stories for November 25, 2024. A local utility agency is being sued over plans to build a pipeline on environmentally protected lands. Alex Jones is headed back to court today. The Glen Powell lookalike contest took place this Weekend in Auditorium Shores, here’s all you need to know about it. The Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies will play football against one another this weekend after a thirteen-year hiatus.

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Central Texas top stories for November 22, 2024. UT Austin estimates 3000 more students eligible for free tuition under increased max family income. Another Austin-area school district looking at opening enrollment to outsiders. Austin adopts new historic preservation plan. Time running out to weigh in on plan to convert Congress Ave to pedestrian mall. Texas football team heading into last home game of regular season.

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This time of the year – in addition to being the holidays – is also known as “cuffing season.” It is a time of the year when single people look to connect in shorter-term relationships to get through the holidays and colder winter months. It unofficially runs from October through about Valentine’s Day. But it can feel more intense with the holidays coming soon. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked recently with Central Texas neuropsychotherapist Bella J. Rockman MA, LPC, LCDC-i  about that pressure to “couple up,” especially ahead of the holidays.

If you’re looking for love – or just to make some new friends – join us for “KUT and KUTX Connections” an evening of mixing, mingling, community building, conversation and music.  Tuesday night, December 10th at Austin Beerworks. Find out more and RSVP at KUT dot ORG. 

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Central Texas top stories for November 22, 2024. The City of Austin has denied a request for a recount from mayoral candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido. After the November election, the Travis County Tax Office has been calculating property owners’ 2024 tax bills. The City of Austin has adopted the new Equity-Based Preservation Plan. The City of Austin got two federal grants to bolster the Downtown Austin Community Court Mobile Court program. Williamson County is working on facilitating inmates’ access to mental health treatment. Here’s where to volunteer this Thanksgiving.  

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Central Texas top stories for November 21, 2024. Austin Mayor candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido filed for a recount. Travis County District Attorney José Garza is defending his use of county-funded security. Missing fall foliage in Austin. HEB may be coming to Buda.

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Central Texas top stories for November 21, 2024. Travis County leaders are set to vote today on expanding programs for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Plans to build two tolled lanes in each direction on MoPac in South Austin are accelerating. A state lawmaker is hoping to kickstart a high-speed rail line North Texas to Austin and San Antonio. Austin Community College plans to start offering its advanced manufacturing classes nationwide. 

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