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Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2024. 17-year-old arrested in connection with deadly gunfire at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration. Austin Energy not raising pass-through fee this summer. Austin starts payments in guaranteed income program. Poll finds differing attitudes toward educational institutions based on political party. Summer solstice in Austin. 

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Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2024. Austin AISD Board of trustees is expected to vote on a budget proposal tonight. The Texas Medical Board will consider guidance for doctors navigating the state’s abortion laws. Teachers and staff at AISD can apply for grants, the deadline is tomorrow. The Travis County Clerk’s Office will offer free wedding ceremonies to celebrate pride month and marriage equality, here’s what you need to know. 

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Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2024. Impact of Tropical Storm Alberto. An effort by state grid operators to bolster the Texas power supply going into this summer has failed. Austin Energy wants to enroll more people in its Customer Assistance Program. Round Rock ISD has found a way to approve a balanced budget for the school year ahead despite many districts in the area facing budget deficits. Juneteenth celebrations continue in Austin today.

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Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2024. Heavy rain is possible today and tomorrow. Activists are asking Travis County to provide lawyers for low-income people accused of crimes. Austin is one step closer to finding a permanent police chief. Learn about Juneteenth celebrations in Austin as well as City closures for the holiday. 

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Central Texas top stories for June 18, 2024. Texas Supreme Court rules state electric grid regulators acted legally when they hiked energy rates during a blackout in February 2021. What Hays CISD is doing to tackle a budget deficit. A reward is being offered for information about the shooter that killed two people at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock. The University of Texas at Austin is laying off more than a dozen employees responsible for communication and marketing. Lynn Boswel is running for reelection to the Austin ISD board of trustees. The City of Austin is getting rid of some public pool fees this summer. Juneteenth celebrations. Rain expected for tomorrow.

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A few years ago, six longtime friends — all retired — decided to form a ukulele band together. It wasn’t really planned, but after one of them decided to take up the instrument as a hobby, five more followed suit. Now they all meet up every week to catch up, chat, and play the ukulele together as the ‘Austin Ukuladies.’

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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.

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Central Texas top stories for June 17, 2024. Police in Round Rock have released the names of two people killed by gunfire during the city’s Juneteenth celebration over the weekend. A trial to determine the fate of Austin’s planned light rail system. Thunderstorm chances this week. Another bat species in Texas has tested positive for White-Nose Syndrome. Gas Prices in the local area are now averaging less than three dollars a gallon.

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Central Texas top stories for June 17, 2024. A shooting at the Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock left two dead and 14 injured, police are asking for any information on the suspect. STAAR results show Texas students are struggling with math proficiency. A highly anticipated trial that could determine whether Austin can build a 10-mile light-rail system is likely to come to a halt today. Austin will have a new permanent supporting housing project. Road closures in San Marcos.

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Central Texas top stories for June 14, 2024. Texas elementary & middle school students are still struggling with math proficiency. Ascension malware attack is still impacting marketplace health insurance plans offered by the hospital system. Few people are getting tickets for blocking “the box.” Tomorrow is Election Day in Leander. Austin-born artist Suzy González is looking to showcase the city’s diversity in a future mural at the Austin History Center. Junteenth celebrations in the Austin area.

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