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April 1, 2024

Eclipse Week: Central Texas could make millions because of the eclipse. Will businesses be ready?

By: Ben Philpott

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8th. Central Texas cities, including Austin, will be some of the best places to watch in the country. All this week, the KUT Newsroom will be reporting on this once- in- a-lifetime event in Morning Edition, All Things Considered and of course at KUT-dot-ORG. This morning, we’ll kick off our coverage by looking at how Central Texas businesses are bracing for a large influx of people. Larger cities are excited about the economic benefits…  but smaller ones may not be able to handle the crowds. 

KUT’s Maya Fawaz and Luz Moreno-Lozano having been checking in to see how central Texas cities are handling it. We’ll start with Maya out in Hays County.


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October 15, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 15, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 15, 2024. Ted Cruz and Colin Allred face off tonight in their only debate ahead of the fall election. Voters will decide this fall whether to approve a new tax rate for AISD. The city of Austin could purchase a building to serve as its new public safety headquarters. […]

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October 14, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 14, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 14, 2024. Del Valle ISD officially has a new leader. Chuy’s headquarters will leave Austin. Austin ISD educators are urging voters to support the district’s tax rate election this fall. Senator Ted Cruz and challenger Colin Allred will face off in a debate tomorrow night. The Europa Clipper is […]

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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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