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Austin Daily News and Info Tracker

Austin Daily News and Info Tracker

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 Austin News and Info

Catch up with 'Austin News and Info,' your daily podcast for all the latest news from Austin. We cover local stories, events, and updates that matter to you. Whether it's tech, culture, or community news, stay connected with the Live Music Capital of the World through our engaging episodes.Copyright QP-4 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Surviving Floods: Resilience in Austin's Heart

    Surviving Floods: Resilience in Austin's Heart
    Jul 9 2025
    # Austin After the Flood: Resilience, Recovery & Community Connection | Quiet Please Podcast

    Discover how Austin is navigating the aftermath of historic Independence Day weekend flooding in this essential episode of "The Word on the Streets of Austin." Host Morgan Riley delivers a comprehensive look at the community's response to devastating floods that claimed over 100 regional lives while filling reservoirs to 70% capacity. Learn about emergency responses, water safety concerns, and how Austin's spirit remains unbroken through music festivals, art exhibitions, and neighborhood connections. From the Texas Women Songwriters Festival to the upcoming Hot Summer Nights celebration, this episode captures how Austinites find strength in community while rebuilding after disaster. Essential listening for anyone connected to Central Texas or interested in how cities respond to climate challenges with heart and resilience.
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    3 mins
  • Resilience in the Face of Disaster: Austin Rises from Flash Flood Aftermath

    Resilience in the Face of Disaster: Austin Rises from Flash Flood Aftermath
    Jul 7 2025
    # Devastating Texas Floods: Austin's Heartbreak and Resilience | Local News Podcast

    In this powerful episode of our Austin news podcast, host Morgan Riley delivers a sobering yet hopeful account of the catastrophic flash floods that recently devastated Central Texas. Listen as Morgan details the tragedy that claimed at least 82 lives statewide, with 6 confirmed deaths in Travis County alone and dozens still missing, including campers from Camp Mystic. Despite the destruction, the episode highlights inspiring stories of community resilience, featuring local business owner Lorena Gullen's testimony of strangers helping flood victims. The podcast also provides practical information about ongoing events in Austin, current weather conditions, and ways listeners can stay safe while supporting recovery efforts. This timely episode captures both the heartbreak and the enduring spirit of Austin as neighbors come together during one of the region's worst natural disasters in years.
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    3 mins
  • Weathering the Storm: Resilience and Community in Flood-Ravaged Austin

    Weathering the Storm: Resilience and Community in Flood-Ravaged Austin
    Jul 6 2025
    # "Austin Resilience: Navigating Deadly Floods & Community Response | Quiet Please News"

    In this essential episode of Quiet Please, host Morgan Riley delivers critical updates on the catastrophic flash flooding devastating Austin and the Texas Hill Country since July 4th. Learn about the 49+ confirmed deaths statewide, ongoing search efforts for dozens missing in Travis, Williamson, and Burnet counties, and crucial safety information regarding closed waterways including Barton Creek and Lake Austin. The podcast covers Governor Abbott's disaster declaration, emergency response efforts, and how to stay informed through services like Warn Central Texas and ATX Floods. Despite the crisis, Riley highlights inspiring community responses, including a dramatic puppy rescue in Georgetown, while sharing safe local events continuing through July for those seeking community connection. This timely, informative episode demonstrates why Quiet Please remains an essential local news source during both emergency situations and everyday life in Austin.
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    4 mins
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