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March 26, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 26, 2025: Austin remains free to govern itself – for now.

By: Juan Garcia

Central Texas top stories for March 26, 2025. The City of Austin can keep making its own budgets and local laws. State lawmakers are considering whether to shield certain police complaints from public view. The Department of Education is facing lawsuits for blocking access to income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans. Some much-needed rain is in the forecast, starting as soon as today.


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April 4, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for April 4, 2025: Austin Public Health lost funding due to federal budget cuts.

Central Texas top stories for April 4, 2025. Austin Public Health leadership says the agency has lost funding due to recent budget cuts at federal health agencies. Construction of an extension of the 183A toll road in Leander is nearing completion. Drivers trying to get an emissions inspection right now may experience delays. Texas women’s […]

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April 3, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 3, 2025: Austin-area businesses are bracing for the effects of tariffs.

Central Texas top stories for April 3, 2025. Businesses big and small here in the Austin area are bracing for the effects of the tariffs. Today is the last day to register to vote in the May 3rd local elections. A formerly indicted Austin police officer will serve on the state police oversight board. The […]

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April 3, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for April 3, 2025: Today is the last day to register to vote in the May local election. 

Central Texas top stories for April 3, 2025. Local elections are happening on May 3, here’s what you need to know. More than 40 people, including minors, were arrested in Hays County earlier this week; officials believe they were part of Tren de Aragua. Local animal shelters and rescue organizations are getting ready for an […]

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April 2, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 2, 2025: Austin-area teens are teaching their peers how to get involved in the political process.

Central Texas top stories for April 2, 2025. Homelessness is on the rise among people under the age of 25. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is close to deciding whether to challenge Senator John Cornyn in next year’s primary election. Save Our Springs is suing in state court over the plan to expand MoPac through […]

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April 2, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for April 2, 2025: The City of Austin is working with a non-profit to help improve access to housing.

Central Texas top stories for April 2, 2025. A new nonprofit is using City of Austin money to help house people experiencing homelessness. The Texas Senate passed a bill that would require people to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote in state elections. The deadline to vote in May’s local elections is tomorrow. […]

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April 1, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for April 4, 2025: Texas advances to women’s Final Four for first time in over two decades.

Central Texas top stories for April 4, 2025. City leaders are working on shortening emergency response times. A new report by the City Auditor shows the City of Austin still faces challenges to prepare for extreme heat. Texas women’s basketball team made it to the Final Four of NCAA for the first time in over two […]

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March 31, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 31, 2025: Austin ISD is considering reducing their budget deficit by closing schools.

Central Texas top stories for March 31, 2025. Austin ISD officials are considering closing schools in an effort to reduce the district’s budget deficit. A $25 million pedestrian bridge is almost half-way built at the east end of Lady Bird Lake. The Texas Women’s basketball team faces TCU tonight for a spot in this weekend’s […]

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March 31, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for March 31, 2025: A new pedestrian bridge is taking shape next to the Longhorn Dam.

Central Texas top stories for March 31, 2025. Wishbone Bridge will be the first of its kind in Austin. Six years after it closed, HOPE Outdoor Gallery is reopening this fall. The Texas women’s Basketball team takes on TCU this evening for the chance to move on to this weekend’s Final Four. Austin FC is […]

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