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May 21, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 21, 2025: Participation in the first year of ACC’s free tuition program has exceeded expectations

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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May 21, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 21, 2025: Austin police are retooling how they classify using force on suspects

Austin police are retooling how they train cadets. Tesla robotaxis will hit the streets of Austin by the end of June. A Kyle resident has tested positive for measles but is no longer contagious. Travis County is launching a new text alert system to let people know about burn bans and red flag days.

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May 20, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 20, 2025: Hays County confirms its first case of measles

Someone who lives in Kyle has tested positive for measles. Leander is preparing for possible water shortages in anticipation of this summer’s drought outlook. The National Weather Service is forecasting hotter than average temperatures June through August in Central Texas.

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May 20, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 20, 2025: Triple-digit highs and thick humid days are likely a taste of things to come

Central Texas is moving closer to its hottest months of the year. Thousands of students participated in the first year of ACC’s free tuition program. The EPA is looking to support cleanup efforts in Austin. Sales of Energy Star appliances will be tax free this weekend.

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May 19, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 19, 2025: APD’s automated license plate readers are helping police crack down on crime, but there’s room for improvement

It’s been just over a year since APD started an automated license plate reader program to help find people with outstanding arrest warrants. The City of Kyle wants to improve its emergency services for its more vulnerable residents. A new AI data center is planned for a location just south of San Marcos. Texas softball will play this week for a chance to compete in the women’s College World Series.

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May 19, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 19, 2025: A bill currently before Congress would cut over 600 billion dollars in federal Medicaid spending

How the potential cuts to Medicaid spending could affect Texas. A new Artificial Intelligence data center is planned for the San Marcos area. Today is the last day for Travis County residents and park visitors to give feedback on the 2026 Travis County Parks Comprehensive Plan. Scottie Scheffler has solidified his position as the world’s top ranked golfer.

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May 16, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 16, 2025: State lawmakers have yet to pass a bill to increase public school funding

Austin and counties to the south are under a Heat Advisory until tonight. Austin-area public education advocates say the current proposal being debated by lawmakers does not do enough to help schools. A case involving the City of Austin and a proposed redevelopment along Lady Bird Lake was heard in court this week. Travis County is shifting to a new way to let people know about burn bans and wildfire danger.

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May 16, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 16, 2025: Four out of 10 Austinites don’t feel safe in the city

A new report from the Austin Police Department shows four out of 10 Austinites don’t feel safe in the city. The effort to combine the San Marcos public transit system with Texas State’s is facing delays. Austin celebrates “Bike to Work Day” today.

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