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May 2, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 2, 2025: Texas lawmakers are considering a number of bills that would curb the growth of renewable energy.

By: Juan Garcia

Central Texas top stories for May 2, 2025. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect in the Austin area until 8pm tonight. Tomorrow is Election Day. Texas lawmakers are considering a number of bills that would significantly change how the state’s power grid operates. Two judges are ordering the University of Texas not to delete communications surrounding arrests last year during campus protests. The city of Austin has replaced several of the temporary barriers along 6th Street.