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December 14, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 14, 2023

By: Juan Garcia

Central Texas top stories for December 14, 2023. Austin ISD is set to choose their next permanent superintendent. Austin Energy is creating a registry of customers with power dependent medical needs. Texas has an elevated risk of blackouts. Christopher Taylor will be back in court next year. The city of Austin plans to help residents build a second home on their land. Austin-Bergstrom is expecting a drop in air travel next year. Good news/bad news about tomorrow’s weather.


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May 6, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 6, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 6, 2024. May Day protest at UT Austin on Sunday. Austin has a new city manager. Rent prices in the Austin area fall for the 11th consecutive month. Candidates backed by the local Democratic Party won all three elected spots on the Travis Central Appraisal District’s board of directors […]

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May 3, 2024

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Central Texas top stories for May 3, 2024. UT Austin is gearing up for what could be the largest pro-Palestinian demonstration in recent weeks. APD said the outbreak of overdoses in Travis County this week is believed to have been caused primarily by crack cocaine laced with fentanyl. How should Austin Energy ensure electric reliability […]

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May 3, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 3, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 3, 2024. The Austin City Council approved a resolution to protect transgender people. The Austin City Council has unanimously approved new policies for long-term water conservation and drought response. Travis County voters will elect people to oversee property tax appraisals for the first time. The Leander Independent School District […]

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May 2, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 2, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 2, 2024. Claims weapons were found during pro-Palestinian protests on UT Austin’s campus are not reflected in charges filed against demonstrators. Austin City Council members said they are looking more into APD’s role during the protests. This week’s outbreak of suspected drug overdoses in Austin has climbed to 79 […]

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May 2, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 2, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 2, 2024. A demonstrator explains the buckets with rocks found at a pro-Palestinian demonstration this week. Lots of rain in the Hill Country last night. People in six areas on the edge of Austin could vote Saturday to remove themselves from the city. Jacob’s Well in Wimberley won’t be […]

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May 1, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 1, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 1, 2024. A demonstration planned for today on the UT campus was postponed. Travis County has approved a new agreement to help manage overdose prevention after a string of drug overdoses in the Austin area this week. Early voting for the May 4th local elections has wrapped up. A […]

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May 1, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 1, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 1, 2024. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a flood of overdose-related calls this week. Austin Water will bring its plans for future conservation to the City Council tomorrow. San Marcos “can ban” goes into effect today.

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