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February 28, 2024

Austin’s only snow this winter likely came from power plants

By: Ben Philpott

Well, Spring is almost here and we’ve had virtually no snow in Austin this winter. That is, unless you live in a narrow stretch of East Austin between Decker Lake and the Austin Airport. It did snow there, and pretty much only there, one Monday morning in mid January. This week, as the KUT Newsroom has been focusing on water issues in the area, KUT’s Mose Buchele brings this update on that highly localized snowfall, and it’s surprising likely source.


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June 28, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 28, 2024

Central Texas top stories for June 28, 2024. More heat advisories today and tomorrow. Austin ban on public camping effectively upheld by U.S. Supreme Court. Fentanyl danger remains. Texas a big contributor to U.S. GDP. Free wedding ceremonies for Travis County’s Marriage Equality Week. UT celebrates joining the SEC.

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June 28, 2024

Hope in the face of struggle: a Central Texas therapist urges action when facing adversity

Another contentious and divisive political election season and another brutally hot summer may have people feeling down and even a little hopeless. But there are things we can do to counter that trajectory and even feel a little hopeful when times seem tough. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked recently with Central Texas neuropsychotherapist Bella J. Rockman […]

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June 28, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for June 28, 2024 

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. 

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June 27, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 27, 2024

Central Texas top stories for June 27, 2024. More Heat Advisories. Austin area drought free heading into dry season. Court rejects challenge of Daniel Perry pardon. Arrested UT campus protester relieved trespass charge dropped. Ascension leaving health insurance marketplace. Evictions at pre-pandemic levels after expiration of San Marcos ordinance.

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June 27, 2024

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.  

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June 26, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 26, 2024

Central Texas top stories for June 26, 2024. APD officer no longer facing prosecution in fatal shooting. Charges dropped for more UT campus protesters. More safety improvements along Lady Bird Lake. SXSW drops Army sponsorship. Another autonomous car company coming to Austin. ABIA sets passenger traffic record. UT hires baseball coach from Texas A&M. 

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June 26, 2024

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.

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June 25, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 25, 2024

Central Texas top stories for June 25, 2024. Heat Advisory extended until Wednesday evening. Austin Energy looking at another rate increase. Hays CISD latest local school district to operate on budget deficit. Travis Co considering helping with high childcare costs. Georgetown weighing incentives for electricity conservation.

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