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August 27, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for August 27, 2025: Austin will loosen some water use restrictions

Central Texas top stories for August 27, 2025. Travis County Commissioners Court has had a busy week, here’s what’s on the agenda. The City of Austin has been working to be flood ready. City officials urge people to sign up for emergency alerts. Austin will loosen some water use restrictions after a rainy summer. 

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August 26, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 26, 2025: Texas universities could see fewer international students amid immigration crackdown

International student enrollment across the country could drop by 40 percent compared to the last academic year. Capital Metro is getting ready to make big changes to bus and rail service in the city. The City of Austin wants to make sure it’s ready for any flooding as we get closer to one of the rainier times of year. College football is back this weekend. Prices at the gas pumps had been trending down last week, but then they spiked up overnight.

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August 26, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for August 26, 2025: The Texas Longhorns football team starts the new season this week

Central Texas top stories for August 26, 2025. The Austin City Council resumes its regular workload this week after passing a new budget. The deadline to apply for financial aid from the Travis County Cares Fund after July floods has been extended. The Texas Longhorns football team starts the new season this week. Delta Airlines […]

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August 25, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 25, 2025: Many Austin-area schools will open free or low cost after school programs this year

Congressman Greg Casar announced today that if the new congressional map holds, he’ll run for the new Austin District 37. More than two-dozen schools in the Austin area will open free or low cost after school programs this year. The man who was driving the Leander school bus that rolled over a few weeks ago will not face criminal charges. The owners of Cheer Up Charlies say they’ve raised enough money from donations to pay their back rent. The Texas Longhorns football team starts their season this Saturday against Ohio State. Delta Airlines is adding three destinations to its roster of nonstop flights out of Austin.

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August 25, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for August 25, 2025: Deadlines to apply for financial assistance after the July floods are approaching

Central Texas top stories for August 25, 2025. A new lawsuit was filed right after the Texas Senate approved a new congressional map. The deadline for people affected by the July floods to apply for federal assistance is quickly approaching. We had a cooler than usual summer, we’ll explain why. Cheer Up Charlies is saved […]

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August 22, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 22, 2025: What new maps mean for Austin’s congressional districts

Congressman Lloyd Doggett has said he won’t run for re-election if the new redistricting map goes into effect. The UT System Board of Regents has signed off on a new contract for Athletic Director Chris Del Conte to keep him on the Forty Acres through 2036. There’s a dispute over how much property tax should be paid by the Tesla Gigafactory. The owners of Cheer Up Charlies say they will close at the end of the month unless they can pay overdue rent. Travis County is hosting a resource fair for people affected by July’s Sandy Creek flooding.

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August 22, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for August 22, 2025: The City of Austin is considering changes to how it disposes of garbage

Central Texas top stories for August 22, 2025. The City of Austin is considering changes to how it disposes of garbage, that could mean a new “transfer station.” Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is getting closer to nailing down a ten-year deal with the biggest airlines. The UT System Board of Regents has signed off on a […]

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August 21, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 21, 2025: The Texas House passed a new district map designed to give Republicans an edge in Congress

A new congressional map aimed at helping Republicans win five seats currently held by Democrats is now in the hands of the Texas Senate. The exact size of Austin’s airport expansion is starting to lock into place. Congressman Chip Roy announced today that he’s running for the Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General. The City of Austin is trying to bring back overnight vet care services at the Austin Animal Center. Assistant City Manager Eddie Garcia is leaving Austin to become Fort Worth police chief.

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