Central Texas top stories for June 28, 2024. Activists are pushing back against a proposal to build a new juvenile detention center in Travis County. Fireworks can have unintended reactions on air quality. Round Rock will expand its on demand, ride-sharing program. Here’s how to take care of your dog during this hot summer.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 27, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 27, 2024. SXSW will no longer partner with the military or weapons manufacturers for sponsorship. More criminal charges have been dismissed against people who participated in pro-Palestinian protests in April. The construction of new toll lanes along 183 will take longer than expected.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 26, 2024. The U.S. Soupreme court could decide the fate of Austin’s laws surrounding homelessness. Infant deaths increased in Texas after the 2021 abortion ban. Austin Water customers could see a rate increase next year. UT has a new head baseball coach. Yesterday’s heat advisory has been extended, take precautions.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 25, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 25, 2024. There’s a heat advisory into effect today. The application process for Austin Energy’s “Medically Vulnerable Registry: has left hundreds of people waiting. The family of Joshua Wright, a man killed by a former Hays County Corrections Officer in 2022, plans to take their case to civil court. Taylor native Fred Kerley is going to the summer Olympics in Paris.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 24, 2024. In Austin metro renters and homeowners are segregated; here’s why. Round Rock Police arrested a second suspect related to the shooting at the City’s the Juneteenth celebration. It’s officially summer, and here’s how the high temperatures affect those who work directly in the heat. The Zilker Eagle derailed, but don’t worry, it’s back on track!
KUT Morning Newscast for June 21, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 21, 2024. Round Rock Police made an initial arrest after deadly gunfire at the city’s Juneteenth celebration. AISD adopted a budget proposal that includes a multimillion-dollar deficit. Texas workers are expecting federal heat protections. Microchip your pet this weekend in Hays County.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 20, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2024. Austin AISD Board of trustees is expected to vote on a budget proposal tonight. The Texas Medical Board will consider guidance for doctors navigating the state’s abortion laws. Teachers and staff at AISD can apply for grants, the deadline is tomorrow. The Travis County Clerk’s Office will offer free wedding ceremonies to celebrate pride month and marriage equality, here’s what you need to know.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 19, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2024. Heavy rain is possible today and tomorrow. Activists are asking Travis County to provide lawyers for low-income people accused of crimes. Austin is one step closer to finding a permanent police chief. Learn about Juneteenth celebrations in Austin as well as City closures for the holiday.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 18, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 18, 2024. Austin’s 10-mile light rail system will have to wait; the trial will be taken up by the Third Court of Appeals. If your property in Travis County was damaged by this season’s storms, you might be eligible for a reduction on your property’s taxable value for 2024. Austin is making progress on providing shade to parks, playgrounds and pools. Artists will have affordable workspaces in Downtown Austin. A major E-sports competition is coming to the capital.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 17, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 17, 2024. A shooting at the Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock left two dead and 14 injured, police are asking for any information on the suspect. STAAR results show Texas students are struggling with math proficiency. A highly anticipated trial that could determine whether Austin can build a 10-mile light-rail system is likely to come to a halt today. Austin will have a new permanent supporting housing project. Road closures in San Marcos.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 14, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 14, 2024. More and more people are putting their homes for sale in Austin. A new voluntary conservation program from Austin Energy has the goal to save money as much as electricity. An invasive beetle species has been making its way south toward the Austin area. Juneteenth celebrations start today.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 13, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 13, 2024. KUT’s Luz Moreno Lozano in conversation with Austin’s new city manager, T.C. Broandax. Governor Greg Abbott appoints first judges to a new appeals court for lawsuits against the state. Swimming lessons will be available at Austin’s pools over the summer.
Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2024. A man who allegedly killed six and left three others injured in San Antonio and Austin in 2023 will face capital murder in Bexar County. A Texas Senate committee meets today to talk about what can be done to bolster the state power grid. Learn more about how you can be part of an Austin history art project. The Zilker Eagle is back starting today.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 11, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 11, 2024. Texas Health and Human Services Commission is under pressure to comply with federal SNAP requirements. Low water levels in Lake Travis might make it difficult to draw water from the lake this summer. An asphalt cooling program is about to get started in Southeast Austin. Texas ranked 43rd in education, economic well-being and health according to a new study.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 10, 2024. UT Austin started disciplinary proceeding against students arrested at pro-Palestinian protests. AISD is trying to reduce how often Black students and students with disabilities are disciplined. The City of Leander is looking to decrease its overall water consumption by two percent by 2029. More Austin pools open today.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 6, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 6, 2024. T.C. Broadnax talks to KUT’s Luz Moreno-Lozano about the search for the new chief for the Austin Police Department. Austin will offer two new locations for people who are experiencing homelessness to cool down this summer. Travis County is reevaluating how it funds Emergency Medical Services.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 5, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 5, 2024. Travis County District Attorney José Garza’s office has filed a legal challenge to Governor Greg Abbott’s pardon of Daniel Perry, who shot a BLM protester. EMS crews have been seeing a rise in heat related illnesses ahead of the summer. Officials urge people to continue to save water as we look at another hot, dry summer. The Texas Longhorns will face the Oklahoma Sooners tonight in game one of the Women’s College World Series Championship.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 4, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2024. ACC Board of Trustees is considering how much to increase employee pay next year, a local union is pushing for more. People in San Marcos will hear train horns for the first time since 2015. The intersection of MoPac and Bee Cave Road may see big changes. Austin Water is asking Austinites in the southwest area to save water this Friday.