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Austin’s light-rail system is still years away from becoming a reality. The first trains won’t start running until 2029 at the earliest.
But already some people are worried about how much it could cost to ride light rail. They don’t want Capital Metro to up-charge customers like the agency does for those who ride the MetroRail commuter train.
May 29, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2024. Power outages due to stormy weather. A break from poor air quality days. Primary runoff election results. Harm reduction rally aims to reduce accidental drug-related deaths.
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May 29, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for May 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2024. Primary runoff election results. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to dozens of heat-related calls over the weekend and on Memorial Day. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will get new runway surveillance technology and other safety improvements. Many Central Texas districts are kicking off of their free summer meal programs.
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May 28, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 28, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 28, 2024. Storms expected this afternoon in the Austin area. State Board of Education District 10 runoff election. The Austin City Council is working on a long-term plan to deal with the effects of climate change. A mosquito sample in Travis County has tested positive for the West Nile […]
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May 28, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for May 28, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 28, 2024. It’s Election Day for primary runoff races across Texas. The Texas Republican party doubled-down on private school vouchers during the recent state convention. Austin ISD is providing Spanish interpretation at its high school graduation ceremonies. City leaders in Georgetown are preparing for another hot, dry summer. The […]
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May 27, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 27, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 27, 2024. Excessive Heat Warning. “FLiRT” COVID variants. APD is enforcing a DWI No Refusal Initiative. The Austin City Council is looking at raising the property tax break for seniors or people who are disabled. Austin City Council’s busy week ahead. Longhorn’s in the Women’s College World Series. Longhorn’s […]
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May 27, 2024
KUT Morning Newscast for May 27, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 27, 2024. Potentially record-breaking heat expected in the Austin area today. Some cooling centers will be open this Memorial Day. How Austin is helping city workers beat the heat. MetroBike will soon get an upgrade. Memorial Day closures. The Texas Softball team advanced to the Women’s College World Series […]
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May 24, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 24, 2024. Heat advisory. City workers feeling the heat. Capital Metro will close two downtown MetroRail stations next year until 2026. A lawsuit accuses Central Health of improperly using taxpayer money. Austin FC to play three matches in a week. The Texas Softball team opens their Super Regional Series […]
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May 24, 2024
Civics 101: What does Central Health do?
What do you think of when I say, “property taxes?” Maybe what you pay for Austin ISD pops up first. Maybe your city or county tax bill. But also on that list is a smaller portion for Central Health. As part of our “Civics 101” series here at KUT, which is bringing you stories about […]
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