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Travis County to address substandard roads for 1st time since 2017

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www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2024-05-21 15:53:46

SUMMARY: Travis County Commissioners Court has approved a substandard roads improvement package targeting 44 road sections and 17.1 miles of deteriorated roads, the first such investment since 2017. The project is funded by $6.3 million from the county's 2023-24 budget and an additional $15 million from a November 2023 bond election. Improvements will cover areas including Deer Creek, Cardinal Hills, and La Paloma. Officials like Cynthia McDonald acknowledge the challenges but believe the upgrades are feasible. Additionally, the county plans to update Chapter 384 of its code to remove cost-sharing requirements to ensure equitable road servicing.

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One year later: APD asks for tips in 2022 murder case. Has it been solved?

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www.kxan.com – Mercedez Hernandez – 2024-07-06 21:46:20

SUMMARY: The family of D'andre Day is enduring prolonged grief and fatigue as the investigation into his unsolved 2022 murder drags on. Day, 27, was fatally stabbed at East Sixth and Brazos streets on September 4, 2022. Despite Austin Police Department's (APD) efforts and public appeals for tips, no arrests have been made. Surveillance footage showed three men confronting Day and a friend, leading to the deadly altercation. APD and Day's family continue to seek public assistance. Day's uncle expressed ongoing sorrow and hope for justice, urging anyone with information to contact APD's homicide tip line, with a $1,000 reward available through Crime Stoppers.

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Caitlin Clark records first triple-double by WNBA rookie in Indiana Fever win to rally past New York Liberty

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SUMMARY: Caitlin Clark achieved the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history, leading the Indiana Fever to an 83-78 victory over the New York Liberty, ending a nine-game losing streak against them. Clark recorded 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Coach Christie Sides praised Clark’s performance and the team’s strong fourth-quarter defense. Key contributions also came from Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and NaLyssa Smith. Despite standout efforts from New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones, the Fever managed to hold off the Liberty to secure the win.

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‘Firecracker Open’ shows off new improvements to Lions Municipal Golf Course

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www.kxan.com – Barrett Tryon – 2024-07-06 19:20:30

SUMMARY: Afternoon rains on Saturday paused play at the 2024 Firecracker Open in Austin, held at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Despite the weather, many attended the annual event. The rain benefited the newly laid grass on the upgraded 8,000-square-foot putting green, an improvement over the previous 1,500-square-foot green. These updates are part of several enhancements to the historic course. Scotty Sayers, co-chair of The Muny Conservancy, highlighted the course's popularity, noting it serves as the home course for 12 high school teams. The three-day tournament will conclude on Sunday afternoon.

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