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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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January 23, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for January 23, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 23, 2024. Flood risk. CapMetro’s on-demand transit service Pickup is struggling to stay on schedule. More reactions to Art Acevedo’s return to Austin. Texas teacher demographics. Federal hearing reveals abuse incidents in Texas foster placements.

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January 22, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 22, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 22, 2024. Flood advisories possible with this week’s rain. How the rain will impact drought conditions. The City of Austin will issue an apology to sexual assault victims. Reactions to the City of Austin hiring former APD chief Art Acevedo. The City of Kyle is now “storm ready.” Leander […]

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January 22, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for January 22, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 22, 2024. The City of Austin is becoming the first city to provide certain childcare facilities with 100-percent property tax exemptions. New charges could be brought in Uvalde. An update on Austin’s resiliency hubs. Art Acevedo on his return to Austin. Leander to enforce additional water restrictions during pipeline […]

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January 19, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 19, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 19, 2024. Art Acevedo returns to Austin. How San Marcos animal shelters are navigating this weekend’s cold temperatures. Austin ISD’s superintendent finalist on facilities issues in the district. Former Austin city council member Kathy Tovo is running for Austin mayor. Texas Rangers visit Round Rock as champions. 3M Half […]

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January 19, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for January 19, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 19, 2024. Home sale prices in Austin are down from a year ago. The City of Austin to do a comprehensive review of its homeless services. The annual Point-In-Time count takes place across the state next week. Public forum with lone finalist for Austin ISD superintendent.

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January 18, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 18, 2024. A federal appeals court struck down part of a state law restricting books available in school libraries. Austin is looking to expand the budget to help crime victims with immediate needs. The Austin Council voted today to give eligible child care providers a 100-percent property tax exemption. […]

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January 18, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for January 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 18, 2024. Federal appeals court blocks Texas from enforcing book restrictions. U.S. Justice Department will release a report today assessing law enforcement’s response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde. Austin could expand a program that provides safety resources for survivors of domestic violence. Austin ISD to host […]

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January 17, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for January 17, 2024. No weather warnings for the Austin area. ERCOT energy use forecasts this week were inaccurate. How to deal with burst pipes. Hays County cold weather shelters. Integral Care has a new CEO. Longhorns basketball.

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