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October 21, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 21, 2025: Austin wasn’t warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says

Voter turnout on the first day of Early Voting in Travis County was on the light side. Governor Greg Abbott says he’s using state police to clear homeless encampments across Austin. Capital Metro swore in its second-ever police chief this week. Hays County Commissioners voted today to make changes to polling locations to make them more accessible.

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October 21, 2025

AI mental health support can be quick and convenient to access. An Austin-area (human) therapist supports it – but encourages caution.

Some people who have trouble finding a therapist who takes their insurance, or who may feel intimated or judged in a therapeutic relationship, might sometimes turn to artificial intelligence for mental health assistance. These AI chatbots are referred to by some as “mental health companions.” And there is some debate about their role in the […]

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October 21, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 21, 2025: CapMetro approves sweeping plan to reshape Austin’s public transit network

Central Texas top stories for October 21, 2025. CapMetro approved a plan to reshape Austin’s public transit network, but not everyone is on board. Monday was the deadline for universities to submit comments to the White House on a funding compact. It’s unclear if UT Austin will sign the document. Neighbors complain about AISD’s new […]

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October 20, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 20, 2025: Early voting has started for the Nov. 4 election

Early voting started today and runs through October 31st. A lack of measurable rain in Austin is creating extremely dry conditions and a rising risk of wildfires. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is looking for a way around an order from the state to remove ideological art on city streets. The Texas football team heads to Mississippi State this week.

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October 20, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 20, 2025: Today is the first day of early voting in the November 4th election

Central Texas top stories for October 20, 2025. Today is the first day of early voting in the November 4th election. This year, ballots in Texas will also have 17 proposed amendments to the Texas constitution. Organizers of Austin’s local “No Kings Day” event estimated that some 20 thousand people came out to protest this weekend. […]

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October 17, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 17, 2025: Thousands of people are expected to join the No Kings Day protest in Downtown Austin this weekend

Governor Greg Abbott is bringing in the National Guard and State Troopers to the No Kings Day protest in Downtown Austin. Capital Metro’s board of directors will take a final vote Monday on Transit Plan 2035. Seven groups have filed briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take on the case of Little versus Llano County. Yesterday was Christine DeLisle’s last day as mayor of Leander. Expect lots of traffic around Circuit of the Americas this weekend.

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October 17, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 17, 2025: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for one of its busiest weekends this year

Central Texas top stories for October 17, 2025. With the U.S. Grand Prix happening in Austin this weekend, ABIA officials are expecting one of its busiest weekends in the year. The Texas football team is gearing up to play against Kentucky tomorrow. Art From the Streets, an organization that provides spaces and supplies for people […]

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October 16, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 16, 2025: Abbott orders the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of ‘No Kings’ protest

Governor Greg Abbott is sending National Guard troops to Austin ahead of the No Kings Day protest on Saturday. Some voters may have trouble casting a ballot on Monday as the state’s new voter registration system experiences snags. The Hays County Commissioners Court has voted to end all of its contracts with Flock, a company that operates automatic license plate readers. Travis County residents have one more week to weigh in on the next 10 years of county parks and trails. The League of Women Voters of Texas is coming out in support of Proposition 4 on the upcoming ballot. Extreme Drought has returned to the Austin area.

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