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June 28, 2023

Are “thank you” notes still a thing? What has happened to etiquette these days – and why it even matters.

By: Jennifer Stayton

Summer is a busy time for weddings, especially in June. And especially in the Austin, Texas area – even in this heat!
Weddings have lots of customs and behavioral expectations attached to them – etiquette, if you will. And that got Central Texas neuropsychotherapist Bella J. Rockman thinking about good manners and behavior – in a time when that can seem in short supply. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton chatted with her recently over Zoom about what etiquette even means these days.

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September 22, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 22, 2023

Central Texas top stories for September 22, 2023. Summery start to fall this weekend in Central Texas. Another hot night under Friday night lights. AISD off Monday for Yom Kippur. City looking again at ways to develop affordable housing downtown. Indicted APD officers get trial dates. Problems persist with Medicaid disenrollments. Texas starts last round […]

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September 21, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 21, 2023

Central Texas top stories for September 21, 2023. Despite rain, exceptional drought persists in Central Texas. Continued drought could threaten Texas power plants. Austin council looking to increase police oversight. Central Texas school districts struggle to comply with new law requiring armed officers. Composting coming to Austin multi-resident housing. What has been found in the […]

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September 21, 2023

KUT Morning Newscast for September 21, 2023

Central Texas top stories for September 21, 2023. CapMetro Light Rail Plan. Austin Environmental Protection Grant. Mermaids read in San Marcos. Austin FC draw.  

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