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November 5, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 5, 2024

By: Juan Garcia

Central Texas top stories for November 5, 2024. Close to half of registered voters in the Austin area did not cast their ballot during Early Voting. Manor ISD rolled out new security protocols to help students and staff feel safe while at school. Election results and analysis tonight on KUT.


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October 31, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 31, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 31, 2024. Tomorrow is the last day of early voting; some polling places will be open until 10 p.m. The City of Austin could expand homeownership support to more people. A small group of students held a pro-Palestinian protest on the UT campus. A team of veterinarians with Texas A&M […]

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October 30, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 30, 2024. Election officials advise voting early to avoid the Election Day rush. The largest-ever expansion of I-35 through Central Austin officially kicked off this afternoon. Local groups are working to secure federal support to help Austin residents prepare for climate emergencies. Six students held a pro-Palestinian demonstration and […]

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October 30, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 30, 2024. Austin and Travis County have adopted a food plan to grow more food locally and send less to landfills. Here’s what you need to know about voting for a Railroad Commissioner. Voters in Lockhart will vote on whether to join the ACC taxing district. Hays County has significantly […]

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October 29, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 29, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 29, 2024. Early Voting turnout in Travis County picked up again yesterday after a slower weekend. As the population grows in Central Texas counties, so does the number of registered voters. What an Austin Mayoral campaign cost the candidates. Voters in Lockhart are deciding whether to bring Austin Community […]

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October 29, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 29, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 29, 2024. We are one week away from the November election, if you are mailing in your ballot, you should do it soon. Austinites are asking the city to move ahead with a long-planned renovation of the Dougherty Arts Center. Residents in Northeast Travis County are voting on whether to […]

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October 28, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 28, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 28, 2024. Some Early Voting locations will be open late this week. The gas rate increase that the City of Austin refused to support may still happen. A federal judge might block the University of Texas from enforcing its decision to suspend a student involved in a pro-Palestinian protest […]

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October 28, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 28, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 28, 2024. Early voting continues into its second week. Austin ISD says it has filled a position in its Ombuds Office dedicated to special education. Williamson County is looking to expand its jail and justice center. UT Austin will begin a $70 million restoration project on its iconic tower. […]

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October 25, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 25, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 25, 2024. Strong Early Voting turnout continues into day five. Austin City Council approved a controversial labor contract for its police department. Austin City Council members did not vote on a resolution that would have created child safety zones. The City of Austin is creating a combined public safety […]

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