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Join Nikki DaVaughn and the award-winning City Cast Austin team every weekday morning to catch up on whats on Austinites minds, from the latest out of City Hall and the Texas Capitol to the buzz about the newest bar on East Sixth. With a companion daily newsletter well keep you up to speed on everything you need to know. Its as essential in town as the MoPac express lane at 5 p.m. on a Friday. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at austin.citycast.fm. "Friendliest Local News Dispatches" - The Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin 2025
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Are You Registered To Vote? Plus, Gov. Abbott Freezes H1-B Visas, & a One-Day Choir
Friday, 30 January, 2026

On Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott instructed all state agencies and public universities to pause new H1-B visa applications as he launches an investigation into the potential misuse of the federal program. For now, the directive applies only to those institutions but, could the crackdown eventually ripple out to private employers here in Austin? On this week's Friday News Roundup host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw to unpack what the move could mean for our city's workforce. Plus, with the deadline to register to vote in the March 3 primaries quickly approaching, the team shares everything you need to know about the upcoming election. And, of course, we get into our weekend plans. Want to sing Wicked with a group of strangers on Saturday? We've got you covered. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this January 30th episode: The SAFE Alliance Window Nation Zach Theater Visit Brenham Texas