SUMMARY: Property taxes in Travis County are set to rise in 2024. The average homestead bill will increase by $1,123, or 11%. Factors include voter-approved tax hikes for local governments, including the City of Austin’s $5.9 billion budget and a 2.5-cent increase for affordable childcare in Travis County. Austin Independent School District’s tax rate increase will add about $412 to the average homeowner’s bill. Central Health’s tax rate rise will increase bills by $66. Property tax bills are due by the end of January, and taxpayers are encouraged to pay online to avoid penalties or interest.

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SUMMARY: In Northwest Harris County, three children aged 12 to 14 sustained gunshot wounds during an alleged robbery attempt. One is in critical condition following surgery. The suspected shooter returned to the scene and is cooperating with authorities, while a fourth teen is being questioned. Separately, a 12-year-old girl was hospitalized after being struck by a stray bullet, the result of celebratory gunfire, while en route to a party with her mother. Additionally, a 7-year-old accidentally shot himself with a gun during a family celebration, but is expected to recover. Police are investigating the shooting of a 15-year-old at a Christmas party.

A teenager was shot outside of a Christmas party, three young kids were shot after allegedly robbing someone, and a little girl was injured by celebratory gunfire.

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SUMMARY: As 2024 ends, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) prepares for 2025 with 14 new routes, including two seasonal and 12 year-round. Delta Air Lines initiates nonstop service to New Orleans on February 27, followed by new routes from Frontier and Southwest in March. The first international service to Vancouver by WestJet launches on May 11. Delta expands further with routes to Indianapolis, Jacksonville, and Memphis, while Southwest will add flights to San Francisco. However, some routes will be discontinued, including American Airlines’ flights to Santa Ana and Hawaiian Airlines to Honolulu, as well as JetBlue’s seasonal service to JFK.

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