KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 31, 2025

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Central Texas top stories for January 31, 2025. Tax season is here. Senator John Cornyn says he will vote to confirm the appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Governor Greg Abbott announced an expanded list of China-affiliated apps banned from state-issued digital devices and personal devices used for work. Local police say they are not participating in recent immigration enforcement. The City of Austin is looking into changing the way it responds to mental health emergencies. The Texas Men’s basketball team will face LSU on the road tomorrow.

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January 28, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 28, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 28, 2025. More rain in the forecast this week. Hays CISD is working to make housing more affordable for its teachers and other employees. It’s the last day to share your thoughts on the proposed MoPac South expansion. Travis County approved nearly $2 million for Habitat for Humanity. Austin […]

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January 28, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for January 28, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 28, 2025. Austin ISD is preparing for the potential impact of the President’s immigration policies. The city of Austin is looking to study the risk of a wildfire across thousands of acres of land.

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January 27, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 27, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 27, 2025. Immigration authorities say they’ve arrested people across the state of Texas as part of a national crackdown. Norovirus surged across numerous states heading into 2025. Our extended streak of colder-than-normal weather will be coming to an end.

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January 27, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for January 27, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 27, 2025. ICE conducts immigration raids in Texas. Round Rock ISD is projected to have a surplus of about $8.2 million dollars this fiscal year. Norovirus surged across numerous states heading into 2025, including in Texas.

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January 24, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 24, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 24, 2025. We don’t have a freeze in the forecast for Austin for the first time in almost a week. The city of Lockhart is not codifying an amendment approved by voters to decriminalize marijuana. Austin is no longer the city in Texas with the highest rent prices.

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January 24, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for January 24, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 24, 2025. Some educators are appealing to state lawmakers for more school funding. San Marcos officials say they previously underestimated how quickly the local population and water demand would grow. Texas Democrats lost more power at the state Capitol this week.

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January 23, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 23, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 23, 2025. Immigration advocates and City of Austin officials say they’re concerned about a slew of new policies that could lead to mass deportations under President Trump. Austin City Council Member Krista Laine has been found in violation of a city ethics policy. One more freeze is in the […]

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