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There are a lot of moving parts and players in our local government systems. Sometimes it can be hard to know exactly what an elected officials job actually is. Take County Judge. As part of KUT’s Civics 101 coverage, we dive into that position with All Things Considered host Jerry Quijano and reporter Andrew Weber.
January 16, 2025
KUT Morning Newscast for January 16, 2025
Central Texas top stories for January 16, 2025. DPS is trying to improve the process for Texans to get a driver’s license. The City of Austin is opening 6th Street to vehicle traffic, after decades of weekend closures. The Austin Transit Partnership is holding its first public meeting to answer questions about the plans for a […]
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January 15, 2025
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 15, 2025
Central Texas top stories for January 15, 2025. Unhoused people in Austin have a lower life expectancy than people in housing. 6th Street will be open to vehicle traffic this weekend and moving forward. Hays CISD is developing a bond package to build new schools and buy new buses. The Harry Ransom Center announced today […]
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January 15, 2025
KUT Morning Newscast for January 15, 2025
Central Texas top stories for January 15, 2025. The City of San Marcos has completed a project to protect its residents against flood damage. The City of Leander is asking its residents and local businesses to save water. The Eanes Independent School District will be closing one of its six elementary campuses as part of […]
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January 14, 2025
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 14, 2025
Central Texas top stories for January 14, 2025. This is the first day of the Texas Legislature’s new session. The City of Austin is looking to crack down and better regulate those short-term rentals. A new laboratory at UT Austin will use artificial intelligence to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment. Travis County wants to […]
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January 14, 2025
This Is My Thing: Pole Dancing!
Seven years ago, Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz fell in love with pole dancing as a form of exercise and self-expression. Now she’s at the pole studio four days a week.
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January 14, 2025
KUT Morning Newscast for January 14, 2025
Central Texas top stories for January 14, 2025. Hotter and drier weather puts Austin at risk of wildfires. UT Austin will use artificial intelligence to help diagnose and treat disease.
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January 13, 2025
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 13, 2025
Central Texas top stories for January 13, 2025. New city rules mean overnight shelters in Austin have been open more often this winter. Advocates hope Texas lawmakers will allocate funding to help launch a federal food assistance program. A judge has dismissed the charge against a former UT Austin lecturer who was arrested during campus […]
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January 13, 2025
KUT Morning Newscast for January 13, 2025
Central Texas top stories for January 13, 2025. Advocates hope Texas lawmakers will help launch a federal food assistance program this summer. Austin unveils how a light-rail could change the city; a new report is out. Three Texas Longhorn football players announced they are heading to the National Football League draft in April.
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