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July 19, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 19, 2023

By: Trey Shaar

Central Texas top stories for July 19, 2023. Heat Advisory until Thursday night. Austin-Travis Co EMS seeing record numbers of heat-related calls. Hays Co fire 90% contained. $5.5 billion Austin budget proposal. Austin considers reserve police officers. Cost-of-living adjustment for retired Texas teachers on ballot. Austin airport needs more employees.


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December 19, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 19, 2024

Central Texas top stories for December 19, 2024. Hundreds of Texas school districts collectively owe the federal government 16 million dollars. Daniel Perry, a former Army sergeant convicted of murder in 2020, faces a misdemeanor charge after getting pardoned by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Over 100 people experiencing homelessness have been moved from their camps […]

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December 19, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for December 19, 2024

Central Texas top stories for December 19, 2024. Some of “Old Austin” businesses closed this year. The City of Kyle is warning residents to stay away from feral hogs. ABIA is expecting more travelers this weekend, be prepared.

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December 18, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for December 18, 2024. Today is the deadline for enrolling in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act for coverage beginning January 1st. Austin ISD will vote on whether to renew a contract with the charter school network that operates Webb Middle School. Round Rock ISD is limiting who can challenge […]

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December 18, 2024

Wisconsin school shooting brings focus again to how school violence and even threats can impact students’ mental health

The recent shooting at a K through 12th grade private school in Madison, Wisconsin has brought attention once again to school safety and how school violence can impact children’s mental health. This school year started out with a slew of threats against schools in Central Texas, which turned out to be hoaxes. But that raised […]

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December 18, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for December 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for December 18, 2024. Travis County Commissioners pressed leaders of Central Health about conflicts with CommUnityCare. Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson has been subpoenaed to testify this Friday on his case. Round Rock is changing who can ban or restrict books in school. Lake Travis school superintendent was placed on paid […]

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December 17, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for December 17, 2024. More Austin area renters are cost-burdened by their housing situation. Williamson County is looking to expand its jail and justice center. A section of road in Northwest Austin has been renamed in honor of a San Marcos Police Officer who died in the line of duty in […]

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December 17, 2024

This Is My Thing: Barbershop Quartet!

In this episode of ‘This Is My Thing,’ we talk with Chuck Loesch about falling in love with barbershop quartet — twice.

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December 17, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for December 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for December 17, 2024. Hays CISD is considering a nearly one-billion-dollar bond. Travis County officials are encouraging county residents to apply for the annual Expunction Expo. The Longhorns will host an opening round game at DKR Memorial Stadium this Saturday. APD is increasing traffic and DWI enforcement through January first. 

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