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Central Texas top stories for Juane 3, 2024. Two UT Austin professors are challenging revision that the Biden administration made to Title IX. Mexicans have elected their first woman president, Austinintes drove to Dallas and Houston this weekend to vote. Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department opens 13 more pools today. The City of Austin will start applying a special treatment to parts of Lady Bird Lake to fight the spread of dangerous blue-green algae. 

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Central Texas top stories for May 31, 2024. The Texas Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a petition by a group of women asking the state to clarify the medical exception to its abortion laws. Attorneys general in 14 states are calling for federal intervention after Governor Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry. The City of Austin is looking at how to pay for projects that help combat climate change. The City of Austin has accepted an 11-million-dollar grant from TxDOT to expand the city’s bike-share program. The City of San Marcos passed an ordinance this month banning single-use beverage containers on the river within city limits and in certain areas of city parks. Hyundai drivers can bring in their vehicles for a free anti-theft upgrade tomorrow at an Austin Police Department office.

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Austin author Sarah Bird was new to Texas in the 1970’s. She took photojournalism classes at UT- Austin back in the day when taking pictures meant a lot more equipment, film, and time in darkrooms than it does now. Bird got interested in photographing all kinds of Texas events and eventually made her way to all kinds of rodeos. But it was Black rodeos that captured her attention the most. Bird has now compiled those photos and her recollections – and an essay by sports historian Demetrius Pearson – into a book called “Juneteenth Rodeo.” KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked with Bird recently about her path to the “Soul Circuit” and what she experienced when she got there.

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Central Texas top stories for May 31, 2024. The city of Austin is looking to make flood insurance more affordable. The City of Austin is conducting a national search for its next Police Chief and wants to know resident’s opinions. A recent UT graduate is helping make a park in Round Rock more accessible for children of all abilities. Austin city leaders approved funding to enhance and expand the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Austin Police are trying to put a dent in the number of Hyundai and Kia thefts. San Marcos storm cleanup. Chris Riley Bend. Texas Softball opens Women’s College World Series tournament with a win.

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Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2024. Austin City Council approves property tax breaks for seniors. Austin city leaders want to make flood insurance more affordable. TxDOT is developing a long-term transportation plan that will determine how billions of tax dollars are spent. Potential for heavy rain in the Austin area tonight. Austin FC signed winger Osman Bukari from Red Star Belgrade. Texas Softball begins their bid for a Women’s College World Series title tonight.

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Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2024. Advocates in Austin are asking state lawmakers to legalize fentanyl test strips after a recent surge in overdoses. CapMetro is looking to expand its on-demand pickup program in Leander. Austin city leaders are trying to help residents protect their homes from flood damage. The Austin City Council is trying to ease the process for starting and running a small business in the city. Austin FC’s home win streak comes to an end.

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Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2024. Power outages due to stormy weather. A break from poor air quality days. Primary runoff election results. Harm reduction rally aims to reduce accidental drug-related deaths.

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Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2024. Primary runoff election results. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to dozens of heat-related calls over the weekend and on Memorial Day. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will get new runway surveillance technology and other safety improvements. Many Central Texas districts are kicking off of their free summer meal programs.

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Central Texas top stories for May 28, 2024. Storms expected this afternoon in the Austin area. State Board of Education District 10 runoff election. The Austin City Council is working on a long-term plan to deal with the effects of climate change. A mosquito sample in Travis County has tested positive for the West Nile virus. A new plan to tackle the around 1500 miles of missing sidewalks in Austin. The Pflugerville School District is offering Spanish language interpretation at its high school graduation ceremonies. It is a busy week for Austin FC. Stassney and South 1st street intersection is getting some improvements.

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Central Texas top stories for May 28, 2024. It’s Election Day for primary runoff races across Texas. The Texas Republican party doubled-down on private school vouchers during the recent state convention. Austin ISD is providing Spanish interpretation at its high school graduation ceremonies. City leaders in Georgetown are preparing for another hot, dry summer. The National Weather Service says there’s an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms in the Austin area late this afternoon.

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