Colorectal cancers are usually preventable with regular screening. But in Texas, screening rates are dismally low. As KUT’s Olivia Aldridge reports, researchers at UT’s Dell Medical School are trying to fix that.
March 1, 2024
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December 26, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 26, 2024. Another round of bills filed by Texas’s GOP majority for the upcoming legislative session aim to overrule Austin’s left-leaning city policies. A new report shows Texas will face a long-term water deficit if it fails to develop new supplies before another multi-year drought. The City of Austin […]
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December 23, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 23, 2024. The City of Austin has approved plans for building 200 new homes since passing HOME Phase 1. The Texas Longhorns emerged victorious from the first round of the College Football Playoff. 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count is underway. Several City of Austin facilities and services will close […]
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December 20, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 20, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 20, 2024. Hearing goes on at Texas Capitol without Death Row inmate called to testify. Austin opening cold weather shelters tonight. Busy but cheery day at Austin airport. Preventing the spread of bird flu. Austin home prices plateau. Texas football in playoff game Saturday. Austin-area high school football team […]
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December 20, 2024
There has been a lot of talk about how the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump might impact local public education. Will they try to eliminate the Department of Education? What about a potential nationwide push for a school voucher program? But what exactly is the existing relationship between the federal government and local public […]
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December 20, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 20, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 20, 2024. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to prevent Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson from testifying. More homes are selling in the Austin area than this time last year. Cold Weather Shelters will open tonight in Austin. Hear all the details of tomorrow’s football game, […]
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December 19, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 19, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 19, 2024. Hundreds of Texas school districts collectively owe the federal government 16 million dollars. Daniel Perry, a former Army sergeant convicted of murder in 2020, faces a misdemeanor charge after getting pardoned by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Over 100 people experiencing homelessness have been moved from their camps […]
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December 19, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 19, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 19, 2024. Some of “Old Austin” businesses closed this year. The City of Kyle is warning residents to stay away from feral hogs. ABIA is expecting more travelers this weekend, be prepared.
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December 18, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 18, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 18, 2024. Today is the deadline for enrolling in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act for coverage beginning January 1st. Austin ISD will vote on whether to renew a contract with the charter school network that operates Webb Middle School. Round Rock ISD is limiting who can challenge […]
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