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May 16, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 16, 2025: State lawmakers have yet to pass a bill to increase public school funding

Austin and counties to the south are under a Heat Advisory until tonight. Austin-area public education advocates say the current proposal being debated by lawmakers does not do enough to help schools. A case involving the City of Austin and a proposed redevelopment along Lady Bird Lake was heard in court this week. Travis County is shifting to a new way to let people know about burn bans and wildfire danger.

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May 16, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 16, 2025: Four out of 10 Austinites don’t feel safe in the city

A new report from the Austin Police Department shows four out of 10 Austinites don’t feel safe in the city. The effort to combine the San Marcos public transit system with Texas State’s is facing delays. Austin celebrates “Bike to Work Day” today.

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May 15, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 15, 2025: It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity

The National Weather Service is issuing a Heat Advisory for tomorrow afternoon. You may want to pay less attention to that air temperature and more attention to the heat index. This week’s heat wave can put dogs at risk. Austin is now the fifth most populous city in Texas. Texas baseball will close out the regular season on the road with three games against Oklahoma.

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May 15, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 15, 2025: The city of Austin is dedicating hundreds of thousands of dollars to support families experiencing homelessness

Austin’s Homeless strategy office has $300,000 to give to groups helping families exit or avoid homelessness. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has settled a lawsuit he filed against the Travis County Commissioners Court last September. The ongoing heat wave in the Austin area can be dangerous for pets. Look out for more cyclists on your morning and afternoon commutes tomorrow as the city of Austin celebrates “Bike to Work Day.”

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May 14, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 14, 2025: The Austin area is under an Extreme Heat Warning for the first time this year

The Austin area is under an Extreme Heat Warning until 9 o’clock tonight. Austin ISD is considering plans to consolidate campuses to save money. Capital Metro’s commuter train station near the Domain is back on track after delays and ballooning costs.

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May 14, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 14, 2025: The earliest triple-digit day in Austin in 40 years

The first Extreme Heat Warning of the year for the Austin area. Traffic volumes on Austin’s highways climbed after state employees were ordered back to the office full-time. Georgetown’s animal shelter will merge with Williamson County’s regional animal shelter.

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May 13, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 13, 2025: The Austin area is bracing for record-breaking heat

The Austin area is under a Heat Advisory until 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The City of Austin is making library and parks facilities available as cooling centers. Springtime heat is becoming more common as the earth’s atmosphere warms. Hays CISD is bracing for tariffs to impact the costs of construction.

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May 13, 2025

In Texas, insurers are watching your home from above. It could cost you coverage.

Insurers in Texas are partnering with aerial imaging and AI companies to assess homes from the sky. Computer models parse these photos to flag moldy roofs, askew tree branches and missing shingles. KUT’s housing reporter Audrey McGlinchy explains homeowners in Texas have had insurers threaten not to renew their policies because of the areal photos.

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