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All this week the KUT News team is working on stories that explain how some of our local governments and systems work. We’re calling the series Civics 101. But for next story we’re going to move away from explaining how something works and focus on what people are thinking. KUT’s Jerry Quijano talked with Nathaniel Wright from the Texas Lyceum about the group’s annual poll that tries to gauge where Texans stand on a number of issues.
December 11, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 11, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 11, 2024. A federal judge ruled Infowars won’t be sold to The Onion after all. AISD is taking feedback on its plan to cut tens of millions of dollars in spending over the next three years, they’re not the only Texas district operating under a budget deficit. The City of […]
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December 10, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 10, 2024. Today is the last day of Early Voting in runoff elections. The first freeze of the season is on the way tomorrow morning. Austin activated its cold weather shelters for tonight. A Freeze Warning is in effect from midnight until eight tomorrow morning across Central Texas. Williamson […]
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December 10, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 10, 2024. Today is the last day of early voting in the local runoff elections. Texas is struggling to get people out of jails and into mental health treatment. Eanes ISD is considering combining two elementary schools to save money. San Marcos are looking to combine the city’s bus routes […]
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December 9, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 09, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 9, 2024. Tomorrow is the last day of Early Voting in the runoff elections yet to be decided. The Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee will not release a report from the initial years after Texas’ near-total abortion ban. Round Rock ISD is considering limiting who can challenge […]
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December 9, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 9, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 09, 2024. Tomorrow is the last day of early voting for the December 14th runoff election. AISD is asking the public for feedback on its plan to eliminate its 92-million-dollar budget deficit over the next three years. The City of Austin is considering a new rule that would require certain […]
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December 6, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 06, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 06, 2024. You can still vote to decide who will get the seat left on the AISD Board of Trustees. We’re expecting a warmer winter, but Texas could still see dramatic cold snaps. The Longhorns will go for their first Southeastern Conference Championship tomorrow. Texas Volleyball team will play […]
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December 5, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 05, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 5, 2024. The Marshalling Yard will stay open until a more permanent location can be identified. Homeowners in Travis County can expect an increase in their property taxes this year. Austin Public Health launched its “Opioid Resource Hub” today. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick wants a statewide ban on […]
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December 5, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 05, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 05, 2024. Police officer Christopher Taylor was fired from the Austin Police Department after being convicted for the fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva. Rent prices keep going down in Austin. There are no traces of forever chemicals in the city’s drinking water. Make sure you are ready for a cold […]
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