Central Texas Food Bank told CBS that they are spending almost their monthly budget every week to keep up with the demands for food due to the government shutdown. Could Gov. Abbott do more to support Texans in crisis? On this week's Friday News Round Up, host Nikki DaVaughn chats with Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and producer Elissa Castles to unpack the growing food insecurity facing Austinites as SNAP benefits arrive late. Plus, we break down why AISD is pumping the brakes on some of its proposed changes to shore up their $19.7 million budget deficit, and what's next in the ongoing Cheer Up Charlie's saga.

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Austin’s Going Hungry, AISD’s Plans Change, & Cheer Up Charlies Controversy