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Three years ago, a winter storm plunged Texas into a deep freeze. Everyone who lived here remembers what followed. Millions went without power for days. Hundreds, maybe more, died. Of the many vulnerabilities exposed by that blackout, one caught people’s attention in particular: Texas exists as an energy island. It is relatively cut off from neighboring electric grids. Now, as KUT’s Mose Buchele reports, that could end — if a bill to be filed in Congress becomes law.
October 14, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for October 14, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 14, 2024. Airport officials say travelers should expect long lines at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. About 30 AISD schools and facilities will serve as polling sites on election day. A local group is asking Hays County voters to reject the bond for road improvements. Travis County is considering joining […]
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October 11, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 11, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 11, 2024. Austin looks to buy building for new HQ for Police, Fire, EMS. Standing only option at most CapMetro stops. Hot and dusty for ACL weekend two. Dealing with ACL traffic. Festival as classroom for some ACC students. Texas vs Oklahoma in Dallas Saturday.
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October 11, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for October 11, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 11, 2024. Five new parks will be added to parts of Austin with less access to green space. The city department that oversees new construction in Austin will begin using artificial intelligence. Austin’s 32nd annual Art from the Streets event returns this weekend. ACL’s second weekend kicks off today.
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October 10, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 10, 2024. The Austin Fire Department is telling people to avoid FM 969 east of highway 183 because of a brush fire in the area. The city of Austin is looking at a new approach to attracting recruits as it grapples with shortages in public safety staffing. No-refusal blood […]
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October 10, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for October 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 10, 2024. Austinites will vote for a mayor this fall, here’s the latest campaign finance data for that race. Groups in Texas are urging state lawmakers to prioritize affordable childcare in the next legislative session. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath says attendance rates for public schools dropped during the […]
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October 9, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 9, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 9, 2024. APD has made some strides in hiring officers. A plan is in the works to close part of Congress Avenue to cars and make it a pedestrian plaza. Williamson County leaders are looking at how to meet a growing need for expanded healthcare options. Austin Water has […]
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October 9, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for October 9, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 8, 2024. Travis County seems to have as many people registered to vote as last presidential election. Austin ISD is asking voters to increase taxes to help pay down a budget deficit and provide some staff raises. Hays County voters will decide this fall whether to pass a major […]
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October 8, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 8, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 8, 2024. Property owners in Travis County will have to wait a little longer this year before getting their tax bill. Austin has been losing more water from its water system despite efforts to fix leaks. The Austin City Council is in the homestretch of approving a five-year labor […]
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