East Austin Shooting, 100-Year Water Plan, and Hawaiian Airlines Flight Cancellation
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East Austin Shooting, 100-Year Water Plan, and Hawaiian Airlines Flight Cancellation

E15 • Nov 22, 2024 • 18 mins

Michelle opens the episode with a welcome and an overview of the top stories, including an update on a fatal shooting in East Austin. She discusses the approval of Austin's 100-year water plan and provides weather updates alongside news about downtown Austin. The episode covers community updates on construction and court funding, and reports on Hawaiian Airlines ending its Austin-Honolulu flights. Michelle delves into a narcotics investigation in Kerrville and issues a health alert about rising respiratory illnesses. The Texas border buoys initiative and discussions on academics and diversity at the University of Texas are also highlighted. The episode wraps up with a call to action, encouraging listeners to stay informed.

Key Points

  • U.S. Marshals have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in east Austin, bringing some closure to the affected community.
  • Austin city leaders have approved the 100-year water plan, Water Forward 2024, to address water scarcity issues due to rapid population growth.
  • Downtown Austin is experiencing a construction boom with more than a dozen projects underway, including significant developments in the Texas Capitol Complex.
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