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March 9, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 09, 2023

By: Trey Shaar

Central Texas top stories for March 09, 2023. Thunderstorm activity possible tonight. Texas Senate energy grid proposals. Austin petition process faces changes. Project Connect housing plan. APD online reporting system. Austin wants more EV chargers.


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May 31, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 31, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 31, 2024. The Texas Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a petition by a group of women asking the state to clarify the medical exception to its abortion laws. Attorneys general in 14 states are calling for federal intervention after Governor Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry. The City of Austin […]

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May 31, 2024

Chronicling and celebrating the history of Black rodeos in Texas in the new “Juneteenth Rodeo” photo and essay collection

Austin author Sarah Bird was new to Texas in the 1970’s. She took photojournalism classes at UT- Austin back in the day when taking pictures meant a lot more equipment, film, and time in darkrooms than it does now. Bird got interested in photographing all kinds of Texas events and eventually made her way to […]

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May 31, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 31, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 31, 2024. The city of Austin is looking to make flood insurance more affordable. The City of Austin is conducting a national search for its next Police Chief and wants to know resident’s opinions. A recent UT graduate is helping make a park in Round Rock more accessible for […]

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May 30, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2024. Austin City Council approves property tax breaks for seniors. Austin city leaders want to make flood insurance more affordable. TxDOT is developing a long-term transportation plan that will determine how billions of tax dollars are spent. Potential for heavy rain in the Austin area tonight. Austin FC […]

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May 30, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2024. Advocates in Austin are asking state lawmakers to legalize fentanyl test strips after a recent surge in overdoses. CapMetro is looking to expand its on-demand pickup program in Leander. Austin city leaders are trying to help residents protect their homes from flood damage. The Austin City Council […]

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May 29, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 29, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2024. Power outages due to stormy weather. A break from poor air quality days. Primary runoff election results. Harm reduction rally aims to reduce accidental drug-related deaths.

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May 29, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 29, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2024. Primary runoff election results. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to dozens of heat-related calls over the weekend and on Memorial Day. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will get new runway surveillance technology and other safety improvements. Many Central Texas districts are kicking off of their free summer meal programs.

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May 28, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 28, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 28, 2024. Storms expected this afternoon in the Austin area. State Board of Education District 10 runoff election. The Austin City Council is working on a long-term plan to deal with the effects of climate change. A mosquito sample in Travis County has tested positive for the West Nile […]

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