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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 22, 2024

This Is My Thing: Metal Detecting!

Mitch London started metal detecting as a way to look for rare coins; now he also uses his skills to help strangers find lost and meaningful objects.

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October 21, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 21, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 21, 2024. It’s the first day of Early Voting in Texas. What to do if you suspect voter suppression, or if something goes wrong at your polling location. The SEC is fining UT Austin after fans threw trash on the field to protest a call by the referee. Longhorns […]

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October 21, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 21, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 21, 2024. It’s the first day of early voting for the November election and Travis County voters can cast a ballot at any of the county’s 42 polling locations. The Austin City Council this week could consider making local rules for where registered sex offenders can live. H-E-B plans […]

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October 18, 2024

Williams Racing’s climb back to the top of Formula 1

Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles talks about the teams storied history, their transition away from the Williams Family’s ownership, and their championship aspirations for 2026.

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October 18, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 18, 2024. Early Voting starts on Monday and elections officials are hoping people take advantage of that. Former Austin ISD school board members are speaking out in opposition to the district’s tax rate election. The City of Austin is getting ready to crack down on drivers who park in […]

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October 18, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 18, 2024. Austin and Travis County are issuing preemptive disaster declarations as dry, windy conditions increase the risk of wildfire. Texas lawmakers are looking at how social media affects children and the impact of a law they passed last year seeking to address this issue. More than a year […]

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October 17, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 17, 2024. Austin and Travis County are issuing disaster declarations in response to the growing risk of wildfire. Three candidates running for a seat on the Railroad Commission of Texas met at a forum last night. The Texas Education Agency has released updated instructional materials the State Board of […]

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October 17, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 17, 2024. The deadline to vote by mail for this fall’s election is approaching. The number of young people experiencing homelessness in the Austin area has more than tripled since 2020. Texas lawmakers are working on legislation that may restrict whether people can wear masks or other face coverings […]

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