💬 First Crockett vs. Talarico debate set

💬 First Crockett, Talarico Debate Set

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Rep. James Talarico will face off the afternoon of Jan. 24 in a one-hour debate in Georgetown. Crockett and Talarico are both running for the Democratic nomination for one of Texas’ U.S. Senate seats. [KXAN]

📰 Documents Shed Light on July 4 Flooding in Travis County

A log of 911 calls obtained by KXAN detail how emergency officials were able to respond to flooding in the early morning hours of July 5 in parts of Travis County. Some first responders ended up stuck in flood waters themselves. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🏫 Dozens of Austin-Area Schools to Get State Vouchers

At least 70 Austin-area schools have been accepted into the state’s new voucher program. Parents can sign up for the vouchers starting Feb. 4 and will be notified of approval in April. Private school acceptance is a separate process. [Austin American-Statesman]

• See the local participating schools here. [Texas Education Freedom Accounts]

💎 New Store at ABIA Is From a Local Jeweler

A Kendra Scott store is now open at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport by Gate 14 in the main terminal. [Austin Business Journal]

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