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April 21, 2026

Could Austin Lose $2.5M in State Grants? Plus, Rowdy Spring Weather and Unhappy Northeasterners

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Could Austin Lose $2.5M in State Grants? Plus, Rowdy Spring Weather and Unhappy Northeasterners

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On today’s Tuesday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and Grace Reader, the city hall and local government reporter for KXAN, to talk about the latest fight between the State of Texas and the City of Austin — this time over Austin police’s new ICE policy. Plus, what to watch for in the skies in the next few weeks, why you should pack a “go” bag and be prepared for flooding even in a drought, and whether North Easterners can truly be happy in Austin.

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