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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.
May 27, 2025
The Hill Country and Austin area got between an inch and three inches of rain Monday night. A bill intended to revitalize the Texas film industry is a step closer to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. A new report shows about seven in 10 Austin residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.
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May 26, 2025
Hundreds of Austinites employed at local cannabis shops could lose their jobs. Austin ISD officials are recommending another $44 million worth of cuts. Barton Springs Pool will close an hour earlier every day starting June 1st. The Zilker Eagle Mini Train will be closed for at least a few days after someone drove across the train tracks.
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May 26, 2025
Senate Bill 10 is all but certain to lead to a First Amendment court challenge. Texas is poised to ban consumable products that contain T-H-C which means dozens of cannabis shops in the Austin area will either have to shift their operations or shut down. It’s a busy travel day on Memorial Day.
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May 23, 2025
We are in what is historically the rainiest time of year in the Austin area. A school-aged child from Leander has tested positive for measles. A bill moving through the Texas Legislature could make it easier for food truck owners to operate across the state.
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May 23, 2025
A child from Leander has tested positive for measles. Austin is moving forward with plans to put parks on top of I-35 after TxDOT lowers and widens the highway. Austin ISD trustees are expected to vote this fall on which campuses to close during the 2026-27 school year. Texas lawmakers are weighing a measure to allow more state employees to work from home. Advocates across the state say hefty regulations are making it difficult for food truck owners to make a profit. Several City of Austin offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Transportation officials are encouraging travelers to be ready for longer wait times at the airport and traffic congestion this holiday weekend.
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May 22, 2025
HB2 would dedicate an additional $8 billion to Texas public schools. The Texas Legislature has passed a bill that restricts local governments from using public funds to support women seeking out-of-state abortions. The Texas House has voted to enact a complete ban on consumable products containing THC. Austin FC will face the San Jose Earthquakes in the semi-final round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
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May 22, 2025
Austin’s city council will decide whether or not to put parks on I-35 after the TxDOT lowers the main lanes. Austin ISD is asking for community feedback as it develops a plan to consolidate schools in an effort to save money. Austin Water is asking customers to conserve as drought conditions worsen in Central Texas. Austin FC beat the Houston Dynamo to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.
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May 21, 2025
Fully autonomous Tesla taxis are coming to Austin streets. Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would let developers build housing in places historically reserved for office or retail space. Participation in ACC’s free tuition program has far exceeded expectations.
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