Events commemorating 16th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Across the nation, many are recognizing the anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
In Austin, the fire department will hold a memorial service at 7:30 a.m. at the Buford Fire Tower on Lady Bird Lake. Then at 10 a.m. firefighters will take part in their annual memorial stair climb, where they ascend the Pleasant Valley Drill Tower at 517 S. Pleasant Valley drive. They’ll wear their full gear and carry an air pack