KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 8, 2024

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Central Texas top stories for March 8, 2024. The Austin Independent School District is preparing to make major budget cuts to remain financially stable. A jury in Travis County has acquitted two former Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies of manslaughter charges. Today is your last day to order free at-home COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Postal Service. Hays CISD is one of several school districts in Central Texas now planning to close schools for the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Travis County has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8th. CapMetro Rail service will be free tomorrow for the second Austin FC home game this season. The Annual Art and Parks Tour is tomorrow.

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May 13, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 13, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 13, 2024. UT graduation ceremonies. Central Texas weather warning. Disaster declaration issued in Hays County. Hail damage may be covered by insurance. A retired couple is giving $100 to teachers and staff in two school districts. Austin FC lost to FC Dallas.

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May 10, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 10, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 10, 2024. A UT Austin lecturer has been arrested and fired after allegedly confronting police during a pro-Palestinian protest. A severe storm passed through Hays County last night with damaging wind and very large hail. Weekend weather. The University of Texas is making a downpayment of more than 13 […]

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May 10, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 10, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 10, 2024. Austin ISD faces a bigger budget deficit than originally anticipated. Central Health is being sued. Last night’s severe thunderstorms brought baseball-size hail to Central Texas. Hear from a Kyle traveling to Kyle for the gathering of the Kyle’s.

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May 9, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 9, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 9, 2024. A San Marcos man was charged with illegally carrying a gun during a protest on the University of Texas campus last week. How the power grid held up under yesterday’s unseasonably hot temperatures. A cold front is bringing a chance of rain and severe weather to Central […]

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May 9, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 9, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 9, 2024. A man has been charged for illegally carrying a weapon during a pro-Palestinian portest at UT Austin last week. The head of the U-T System Board of Regents says divesting from Israel is “not an option.” Severe storms are possible for parts of Burnet, Travis, and Williamson […]

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May 8, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 8, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 8, 2024. Ascension has cybersecurity issue disrupt clinical operations. Texas House Republicans praised UT President Jay Hartzell for his response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. Texas Governor Greg Abbott told public universities in Texas not to comply with changes made to Title IX by the Biden administration. Recent rain […]

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May 8, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 8, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 8, 2024. Manor ISD will allow staff to take mental health days next school year. The number of unsheltered people in Hays County has gone up over the last four years. Leander is teaching residents how to conserve water ahead of another hot and dry summer. A Professor Emerita […]

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May 7, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 7, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 7, 2024. Hays County’s Mental Health Court. Austin Police are still trying to find the source of the opioids responsible for the recent spike in overdose cases. APD staffing update. Bastrop ISD’s food bank. Temperatures are on the rise. Austin lifeguard staffing levels. UT Austin commencement.

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