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October 10, 2022

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 10, 2022

By: Trey Shaar

Central Texas top stories for October 10, 2022. AISD, Austin, ACC bond propositions. Planned challenge to Talarico residency. Fire Prevention Week. Austin menstrual products availability. TCSO coronavirus cases. Longhorns look ahead.


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February 27, 2024

Why Austinites should embrace a ‘summer blonde’ lawn during a drought

A mild February, especially the last couple of weeks, may have you dreaming of Spring. But that means, if you have a yard, it’s time to start work on flower beds and other landscaping. But with increasingly unpredictable rainfall and extended droughts, you may be thinking about what to plant to survive our new weather reality. […]

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February 27, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for February 27, 2024

Central Texas top stories for February 27, 2024. Local activists are asking the Department of Justice to investigate APD. Austin’s budget troubles. Latest plans for the downtown Health South development site. Dairy plant development lawsuit. Texas anti-abortion activists consider pushing for changes to the state’s IVF laws.

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February 26, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 26, 2024

Central Texas top stories for February 26, 2024. Voter turnout during early voting. Record day for wind and solar power. Two former Williamson County sheriff’s deputies are on trial in Travis County. Quiet zones still a few weeks away.

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February 26, 2024

What is an aquifer?

Over the last few days, the KUT Newsroom has been focusing on water. We’ve talked about droughts, strained water infrastructure, and even our history of using water to generate electricity. Today…we’re going to explain one of the key components of our water system – the aquifer. You’ve probably heard the word used a lot…but may […]

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February 26, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for February 26, 2024

Central Texas top stories for February 26, 2024. Two former Williamson County deputies are on trial today for the death of Javier Ambler while he was in their custody. Last week of early voting. CapMetro apologies for problems faced at the brand new McKalla station on Saturday. Bell County declared a local state of disaster […]

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February 23, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 23, 2024

Central Texas top stories for February 23, 2024. Deadline for mail in ballots is today. Austin Energy rates are going up again. McKalla station update. Samsung’s impact on Taylor. San Marcos is still looking for public input on its long-term development plan. Heart of Texas Regatta.

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February 23, 2024

Just six years from now, Georgetown may not have enough water for everyone

The city Georgetown is one of the fastest growing places in the country. That rapid growth has lead to lots of issues…specifically when trying to get city infrastructure like roads and utilities to keep up with increased demand. That includes water! The KUT newsroom is spending a few days focusing specifically on water and all […]

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February 23, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for February 23, 2024

Central Texas top stories for February 23, 2024. Austin police prepare for SXSW. UT-Austin’s involvement in the moon landing. Austin ISD is trying to boost attendance to help make up for this year’s budget deficit. Leander pipeline repairs begin. WIC funding deadline.

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