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"Austin's Evolving Story: Budget, Schools, and Thanksgiving Traditions"

"Austin's Evolving Story: Budget, Schools, and Thanksgiving Traditions"

Update: 2025-11-24
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# Austin This Week: Budget Shifts, School Changes, and Thanksgiving Traditions

Dive into this week's essential Austin news with host Morgan Riley as she explores how the city is adapting after voters rejected a major property tax increase. Discover what the new "Save Austin Now" petition means for government accountability and how Austin ISD's decision to close 10 underperforming schools will affect thousands of students next year.

Learn about the concerning whooping cough outbreak in Austin, with cases nearly doubling since last year and vaccination gaps in local schools. Plus, get the details on Austin's beloved Thanksgiving traditions including the 35th ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot benefiting homelessness initiatives and the Hill Country Turkey Trot supporting local education.

From budget decisions to community celebrations, this episode captures how Austin continues to balance growth with tradition while maintaining its unique community spirit. Get weather updates for the week and recommendations for seasonal activities that showcase Austin's creative approach to the holidays.

#AustinNews #ThanksgivingInAustin #AustinBudget #SchoolConsolidation #TurkeyTrot #LocalNews #AustinPodcast

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"Austin's Evolving Story: Budget, Schools, and Thanksgiving Traditions"

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