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March 15, 2023

KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 15, 2023

By: Trey Shaar

Central Texas top stories for March 15, 2023. Rent relief program closing early. Texas Democrats call for more school funding. Texas spends less per student than national average. Leander ISD calls for May bond election. Kyle bondfunded road projects beginning. Weather moves free Auditorium Shores concerts to convention center.


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June 4, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for June 4, 2024

Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2024. ACC Board of Trustees is considering how much to increase employee pay next year, a local union is pushing for more. People in San Marcos will hear train horns for the first time since 2015. The intersection of MoPac and Bee Cave Road may see big changes. […]

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June 3, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 3, 2024

Central Texas top stories for June 3, 2024. Plaintiffs in a case challenging Texas abortion laws say exceptions remain unclear. The City of Austin is looking to improve its rapid rehousing programs for people transitioning out of homelessness. Leander city council runoff election. The U.S. had a record number of deaths from heat-related illness last […]

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June 3, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for June 03, 2024.

Central Texas top stories for Juane 3, 2024. Two UT Austin professors are challenging revision that the Biden administration made to Title IX. Mexicans have elected their first woman president, Austinintes drove to Dallas and Houston this weekend to vote. Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department opens 13 more pools today. The City of Austin will […]

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May 31, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 31, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 31, 2024. The Texas Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a petition by a group of women asking the state to clarify the medical exception to its abortion laws. Attorneys general in 14 states are calling for federal intervention after Governor Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry. The City of Austin […]

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May 31, 2024

Chronicling and celebrating the history of Black rodeos in Texas in the new “Juneteenth Rodeo” photo and essay collection

Austin author Sarah Bird was new to Texas in the 1970’s. She took photojournalism classes at UT- Austin back in the day when taking pictures meant a lot more equipment, film, and time in darkrooms than it does now. Bird got interested in photographing all kinds of Texas events and eventually made her way to […]

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May 31, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 31, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 31, 2024. The city of Austin is looking to make flood insurance more affordable. The City of Austin is conducting a national search for its next Police Chief and wants to know resident’s opinions. A recent UT graduate is helping make a park in Round Rock more accessible for […]

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May 30, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2024. Austin City Council approves property tax breaks for seniors. Austin city leaders want to make flood insurance more affordable. TxDOT is developing a long-term transportation plan that will determine how billions of tax dollars are spent. Potential for heavy rain in the Austin area tonight. Austin FC […]

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May 30, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2024. Advocates in Austin are asking state lawmakers to legalize fentanyl test strips after a recent surge in overdoses. CapMetro is looking to expand its on-demand pickup program in Leander. Austin city leaders are trying to help residents protect their homes from flood damage. The Austin City Council […]

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