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June 12, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 12, 2024

By: Juan Garcia

Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2024. Ascension hospital system believes some patient data may have been affected by last month’s ransomware attack. State lawmakers met for a second time this week to talk about the future of the Texas power grid. Summer meal programs in Austin. A Travis County Judge has dismissed a lawsuit targeting Austin’s voter-approved ordinance decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession. The University of Texas at Austin will require nearly all staff members to return to work on-site full-time. A new study could make the long-promised high speed passenger rail a reality. The Zilker Eagle takes flight. Sony buys Alamo Drafthouse.


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February 6, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 6, 2025: The Houston Texans are bringing flag football opportunities to High School girls in Round Rock.

Central Texas top stories for February 6, 2025. Flag football is quickly gaining momentum as one of the fastest growing sports for girls and women. Leander ISD is going to eliminate more than 200 jobs to save money. Austin-area gas prices may be leveling off after the increases of recent days.

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February 6, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 6, 2025: Texas senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program.

Central Texas top stories for February 6, 2025. Texas senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program, it’s not the turn of the House to vote on it. Leaner ISD announced staff cuts for next school year. Two out of three teachers providing an arts education in Texas don’t have a fine arts certification. Austin is planning […]

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February 5, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 5, 2025: Hundreds gathered at the Texas Capitol to protest the Trump Administration.

Central Texas top stories for February 5, 2025. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the Texas Capitol grounds today to protest the Trump administration. The Texas Senate is debating on a bill to spend public money on private schools. Uber customers can sign up to get a ride in a self-driving vehicle starting today. Gas prices […]

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February 5, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 5, 2025: Self-driving cars available for ride services in Austin soon.

Central Texas top stories for February 5, 2025. Self-driving cars will offer ride-hailing services to the public later this year in Austin. The city of Austin plans on renovating regulations on short-term rentals. It will be another warm day in the Austin area.

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February 4, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 4, 2025: Austin is revamping its Live Music Fund.

Central Texas top stories for February 4, 2025. Austin may be making some changes to its Live Music Fund. Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants the state legislature to secure the future of the Texas water supply. Rent prices in the Austin area fell again last month. Austin Community College will begin offering classes in Lockhart […]

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February 4, 2025

Central Texas top stories for February 4, 2025: Texas Senate to begin debate on school vouchers.

Central Texas top stories for February 4, 2025. The Texas Senate is set to begin the debate on school vouchers today. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is calling for a “Texas-sized investment” to secure the state’s water supply. Here’s how tariffs could impact your economy. We hit record high temperatures yesterday.

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February 3, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 3, 2025: New rules for mining crypto.

Central Texas top stories for February 3, 2025. New rules are now in effect for crypto-currency mining in Texas. Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees is taking stock of bills that could impact public education funding. Texas House Democrats are calling on the governor to put public schools ahead of school vouchers. The City of Austin […]

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February 3, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 3, 2025

Central Texas top stories for February 3, 2025. Gov. Greg Abbott gave his state of the state address yesterday, here are the details. Texas lawmakers are proposing increasing school safety funding by hundreds of millions of dollars, AISD says it might not be enough to comply with security measures. An abandoned rail line in Austin is […]

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