Day: September 25, 2023
Drones attack Black Sea, Crimea and parts of Russia where thousands suffered power cuts
Latest drone attacks affect air traffic as flights diverted from Moscow’s two major airports
Talarico on school choice vouchers debate
In this new edition of Texas: The Issue Is, we dive into the debate over school choice vouchers. Gov. Abbott says it’s a win-win, but Rep. James Talarico of Williamson County says the plan could actually starve public schools.
Phillies 1 win away from post-season playoff action
The Philadelphia Phillies are one win away from advancing into the post-season and another Red October.
Austin weather: Hail pounds WilCo, Travis Co.
Northern areas of central Texas are advised to stay indoors as large hail pounds Williamson and northern Travis Counties tonight.
Austin ISD and TEA spec. ed. oversight plan
Austin ISD has until the end of the week to vote on the Texas Education Agency’s alternative oversight plan for the district’s struggling special education program.
House Speaker apologizes for honouring Ukrainian who fought with Nazi unit
House Speaker Anthony Rota has apologized after arranging for a Ukrainian constituent to be honoured by MPs during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit. Yaroslav Hunka fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War.
Fallen firefighters honored at St. Paul memorial
The last Sunday in September is devoted to Minnesota’s fallen firefighters who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.
Austin weather: Hail, storms continue
The hail continues to pound northern counties, with viewer photos showing large hail in parts of Williamson County.
UAW strike continues at Stellantis warehouse
United Autoworkers at a Stellantis warehouse in Clayton County say they’re willing to strike for as long as it takes to get their demands met. The union is doing what’s called a standup strike, expanding the strike to more and more targeted locations w…