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Central Texas top stories for April 13, 2023. Perry attorneys release letter to pardons board. Austin to partner with county on diversion center. Austin council approves Rainey area safety improvements. Round Rock council to vote on animal care center safety. Broken Spoke Historical Marker.
July 25, 2025
Central Texas top stories for July 25, 2025. The Texas state legislature kicked off a series of hearings on redistricting; advocates and elected officials held a rally outside the Capitol. Austin is dedicating more money to preventing and responding hate crimes. A new hotel and convention center is coming to Austin near the Circuit of […]
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July 24, 2025
The City of Austin is trying to set up an air traffic controller academy in ACC, but there’s no guarantee it will happen. The Texas House and Senate’s new special committees on flood relief and preparedness met for the first time this week. The Austin City Council is postponing a vote to update the city’s comprehensive plan. Prices at the gas pumps have been trending lower.
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July 24, 2025
Central Texas top stories for July 24, 2025. The Texas House and Senate’s new special committees on flood relief and preparedness met for the first time yesterday. Austin’s city council could vote today on a measure aimed at addressing a critical shortage of air traffic controllers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. UT Austin is asking certain […]
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July 23, 2025
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 23, 2025: Austin residents weigh in on the city’s proposed budget
Travis County is offering temporary property-tax relief to people whose homes were damaged by this month’s flooding. People who live here in Austin have been weighing in on the city’s proposed budget. How flooding rains this month in Central Texas have affected Jacob’s Well. Our long streak of cooler than normal weather came to an end yesterday.
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July 23, 2025
Central Texas top stories for July 23, 2025. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has backed 16 bills for the legislature’s special session. Williamson County partnered with the Central Texas Community Foundation to launch the ‘WilCo CARES’ fund to provide direct financial assistance to people affected by the flooding. Travis County’s Flood Resource Recovery Center is […]
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July 22, 2025
Travis County authorities may be close to accounting for everyone lost to the flooding on July 5th. Williamson County is looking to help people affected by the devastating flooding that swept through the area. What traces of measles found in wastewater means for the community’s safety.
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July 22, 2025
Central Texas top stories for July 22, 2025. Texas lawmakers kicked off a special legislative session yesterday, here’s what you need to know. The number of people missing after deadly floods in Texas dropped dramatically over the weekend, here’s why. Activists in Kyle are calling on City officials to get rid of license plate readers.
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July 21, 2025
Traces of measles have been detected in Austin wastewater. The City of Austin is looking to cut overtime for firefighters as a way to save money in the new budget. The Austin City Council is expected to weigh in on a plan from Texas Gas Service to increase rates in Austin. Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez is retiring at the end of her term. The men serving as interim UT Austin president and interim UT System Chancellor have been named the sole finalists for those positions. Texas Fury, an all-girls flag football team made-up of athletes from the Austin area, won the High School Girls division of the NFL Flag Championship over the weekend. Former Austin City Council member Bill Spelman has died.
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