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November 4, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 4, 2024

By: Juan Garcia

Central Texas top stories for November 4, 2024. Early Voting turnout. What to do if you encounter hiccups at the ballot box. High turnout in Williamson County during Early Voting. Austin ISD voters are deciding whether to approve a tax rate increase that would generate millions of dollars in new revenue for the district. Crews have been making progress containing a wildfire in Bastrop County.


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October 25, 2024

Anxiety is going up for some as the clock counts down to Election Day. Hear from a Central Texas therapist about navigating these times.

Early voting continues through November 1 for the November 5 election. Some people have sworn off news coverage for the rest of this divisive election season, citing how anxious it makes them feel. Anxiety about the election – and about what might happen after the election – is very palpable for some people. KUT’s Jennifer […]

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October 25, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 25, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 25, 2024. The Austin City Council passed a police labor contract last night after hours of testimony. The Austin City Council approved spending about 120-million-dollars on an almost 400-thousand-square foot building in southwest Austin to house police, fire, and emergency medical services. Austin may soon require landlords to disclose […]

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October 24, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 24, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 24, 2024. Strong turnout continues into the fourth day of Early Voting. The importance of races further down the ballot. Large swaths of Central Texas are now officially in Severe Drought. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up this weekend. The Austin City Council is scheduled to […]

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October 24, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 24, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 18, 2024. Tomorrow is the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot. A non-profit has filed a lawsuit to block the Austin City Council from voting on a new labor contract with the city’s police union. The Austin City Council could approve spending $120 million dollars on new public […]

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October 23, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 23, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 23, 2024. Warm, dry streak stretches into second month. San Marcos River has low flow. Group sues to stop Austin Police contract vote. $500,000 to help violence victims and prevent more violence. ACC partners to educate Travis Co inmates. Eager Early Voters. Gas prices lower.

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October 23, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 23, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 23, 2024. CapMetro announced its Metro Rail will go back to its regular schedule. Travis County is seeing a record number of people show up to the polls. AID voters will decide on a tax rate increase. The Austin City Council is expected to vote tomorrow on a new police […]

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October 22, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 22, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 22, 2024. High turnout for early voting in Travis, Hays and Williamson Counties. Voter turnout remains strong on the second day of early voting. Austin ISD officials say approving Proposition A is critical to giving teachers raises and keeping them in the district. The latest on the cleanup efforts […]

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October 22, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 22, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 22, 2024. Work is underway after seven train cars turned over early this morning following a freight train derailment in East Austin. Travis County saw more in-person voters Monday than on the first day of early voting in the last three November general elections. The Austin City Council is […]

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