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How do you get water in your home? For many of you, it’s from Austin. The city owns and runs its own water system. But if you live outside the City limits, you’re probably getting it from what’s called a MUD.
All this week, the KUT newsroom is focusing our coverage on stories that help explain how some of our local government and other systems work for our Civics 101 series. This morning, KUT’s Kailey Hunt is talking about MUDs and why you should care about them.
December 2, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for December 2, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 2, 2024. Early voting for runoff elections in Travis County starts today. President-elect Donald Trump’s plans on how to address homelessness might affect Austin’s long-term plans to get people to housing. The only clinic in Texas that exclusively serves uninsured children needs to find a new place. Here’s how to […]
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November 29, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 29, 2024. You can donate those leftovers in an ATX Free Fridge. Tomorrow’s Small Business Saturday aims to support local businesses. Zilker Holiday Tree lighting this weekend. We’ll soon get a detailed look at the proposed 10-mile light-rail system through Austin. Local nonprofit working to ease animal shelter overcapacity. Longhorns-Aggies […]
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November 29, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for November 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 29, 2024. The City of Austin this year awarded $3,000 grants to dozens of local groups that are working to address food insecurity and climate challenges, hear from one of the organizations that is helping people by bicycle. Did you know you could get your vegetables for free at a […]
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November 27, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 27, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 27, 2024. The Central Texas Food Bank has been gathering and distributing food for families in need for Thanksgiving. The City of Austin has opened a new affordable housing development. ACC is expanding in Round Rock. It’s the last day on the job for Texas Department of Public Safety […]
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November 27, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for November 27, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 27, 2024. The Austin Police Department says mail theft cases rise by about 50% in December compared to the rest of the year. Austin Community College is expanding its Round Rock campus, recently breaking ground on two new buildings, will provide space for ACC’s popular advanced manufacturing and automotive technology programs. […]
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November 26, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 26, 2024. APD warns of burglaries between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Leander Police Department is getting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Jesús Aguirre is the new director of Austin Parks and Recreation. The Austin City Council has adopted a new plan to preserve Austin’s historical places. […]
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November 26, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for November 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 26, 2024. The City of Austin will be getting two federal grants to enhance the city’s mobile court program. A bill filed in the Texas House of Representatives would classify medications used in abortions as controlled substances. Expect heavy traffic getting to and through the airport during this Thanksgiving week. […]
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November 25, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 25, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 25, 2024. The City of Austin is simplifying and enhancing its cold weather shelter operations. Austin-American Statesman journalists agree on a labor contract after years of negotiations. A sentencing trial began today for Austin Police Sergeant Christopher Taylor. Liberty Hill is working to become the latest ‘dark sky’ community […]
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