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Early voting continues through November 1 for the November 5 election. Some people have sworn off news coverage for the rest of this divisive election season, citing how anxious it makes them feel. Anxiety about the election – and about what might happen after the election – is very palpable for some people. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked recently with Central Texas neuropsychotherapist Bella J. Rockman MA, LPC, LCDC-i about what fuels that anxiety and some tips for navigating it.

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Central Texas top stories for October 25, 2024. The Austin City Council passed a police labor contract last night after hours of testimony. The Austin City Council approved spending about 120-million-dollars on an almost 400-thousand-square foot building in southwest Austin to house police, fire, and emergency medical services. Austin may soon require landlords to disclose fees before prospective tenants apply for an apartment. Former President Donald Trump is visiting Austin today. People with expired or unwanted prescription drugs can dispose of them tomorrow at Travis County’s drug take-back event.

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Central Texas top stories for October 24, 2024. Strong turnout continues into the fourth day of Early Voting. The importance of races further down the ballot. Large swaths of Central Texas are now officially in Severe Drought. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up this weekend. The Austin City Council is scheduled to vote on the new contract with the city’s police union during today’s meeting. Some Hays County residents are suing the County Judge and Commissioners for placing Prop A on the ballot in the current election. The Texas football team is on the road this weekend to face 25th ranked Vanderbilt.

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Central Texas top stories for October 18, 2024. Tomorrow is the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot. A non-profit has filed a lawsuit to block the Austin City Council from voting on a new labor contract with the city’s police union. The Austin City Council could approve spending $120 million dollars on new public safety headquarters. The City of Austin will consider requiring landlords to disclose rental fees.

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Central Texas top stories for October 23, 2024. Warm, dry streak stretches into second month. San Marcos River has low flow. Group sues to stop Austin Police contract vote. $500,000 to help violence victims and prevent more violence. ACC partners to educate Travis Co inmates. Eager Early Voters. Gas prices lower.

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Central Texas top stories for October 23, 2024. CapMetro announced its Metro Rail will go back to its regular schedule. Travis County is seeing a record number of people show up to the polls. AID voters will decide on a tax rate increase. The Austin City Council is expected to vote tomorrow on a new police labor contract.

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Central Texas top stories for October 22, 2024. High turnout for early voting in Travis, Hays and Williamson Counties. Voter turnout remains strong on the second day of early voting. Austin ISD officials say approving Proposition A is critical to giving teachers raises and keeping them in the district. The latest on the cleanup efforts for a train derailment in East Austin.

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Central Texas top stories for October 22, 2024. Work is underway after seven train cars turned over early this morning following a freight train derailment in East Austin. Travis County saw more in-person voters Monday than on the first day of early voting in the last three November general elections. The Austin City Council is set to vote this week on a long-term labor contract with the city’s police union. Officials in Mexico are joining local leaders to push for expanding passenger rail from Texas into Mexico.

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Mitch London started metal detecting as a way to look for rare coins; now he also uses his skills to help strangers find lost and meaningful objects.

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Central Texas top stories for October 21, 2024. It’s the first day of Early Voting in Texas. What to do if you suspect voter suppression, or if something goes wrong at your polling location. The SEC is fining UT Austin after fans threw trash on the field to protest a call by the referee. Longhorns drop in the AP top 25 college football rankings after losing to Georgia over the weekend.

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