The Austin Daily Brief
Your daily update on the latest happenings across Austin, covering essential news that keeps you informed and engaged.
North Austin shooting arrest, CapMetro electric buses, geothermal exploration, and more
Michelle welcomes listeners to the Austin Daily Brief with an overview of top stories and quick headlines. She reports on the arrest of a suspect in a North Austin shooting and provides today's weather update. The episode highlights CapMetro's updates, including the introduction of new electric buses, and Austin Energy's geothermal exploration efforts. Michelle discusses the housing initiative by Peace Lutheran Church and covers a panel featuring District 7 runoff candidates. She also shares insights on emergency preparedness with the Homeland Security and Emergency Management department and provides an update on a local criminal case. The episode wraps up with closing remarks.
Key Points
- A suspect has been arrested following a deadly shooting in North Austin, marking the city's sixty-first homicide of the year.
- CapMetro has decided to shelve 46 new electric buses for at least a year due to the bankruptcy of their manufacturer, Proterra.
- Austin Energy is exploring the use of geothermal energy as part of its carbon-free portfolio, partnering with Exceed Geo Energy to drill near Nacogdoches.
Speakers
Michelle
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