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October 3, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 3, 2025: Austin ISD to release school closures list today

Central Texas top stories for October 3, 2025. A long-awaited list of which Austin Independent School District campuses are set to close is being released later today. Monday is the deadline for Texans to register to vote for this fall’s election. The Longhorns will be back on the field tomorrow. It’s Day one of the […]

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October 2, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 2, 2025: UT Austin among nine universities asked to sign new ‘compact’ by Trump White House

UT Austin is one of nine universities the Trump administration is asking to sign an agreement the administration says would give the schools an advantage in accessing federal funds. Advocates want to raise awareness about Texas’ Safe Haven laws. Travis County is introducing a new program to allow jail inmates to receive care via telehealth. Drought conditions are spreading in the Austin area.

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October 2, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 2, 2025: UT Austin is one of the nine universities the White House asked to sign agreement to get funding advantage

Central Texas top stories for October 2, 2025. UT Austin is one of nine universities the Trump administration is asking to sign a ten-point contract in exchange of giving the schools priority in accessing federal funds. Travis County and local public health provider Central Health have announced a new program to offer virtual medical care to […]

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October 1, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 1, 2025: Austin activist on flotilla heading to Gaza detained by Israeli military

Israeli forces have detained an Austin activist who’s part of an international protest to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. It’s a busy time at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Texas Volleyball is on the road tonight against the Georgia Bulldogs. Austin FC hosts Nashville SC tonight in the final of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

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October 1, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 1, 2025: A coalition of organizations is voicing support for a proposed property tax increase in Austin

Central Texas top stories for October 1, 2025. A coalition of Austin unions and groups is voicing its support for a proposed property tax increase. AISD is set to share the first draft of its school consolidation plans this Friday at 5:30 p.m. Anyone in Texas who sells items on eBay, Etsy, Poshmark or similar online marketplaces will now have […]

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September 30, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 30, 2025: An Austin man is one of dozens of activists attempting to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza

An Austin man is one of dozens of activists attempting to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza. Travis County’s budget is growing, along with property tax bills to pay for it. Tomorrow is an ozone action day in Austin.

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September 30, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for September 30, 2025: Taylor residents showed up in court to oppose a proposed data center

Central Texas top stories for September 30, 2025. Austin Police shared new details yesterday on how they found a new suspect in the 1991 ‘Yogurt Shop Murders.’ Taylor residents made a big showing at a court hearing yesterday to oppose a proposed data center. Texas Football will be back in action this Saturday, this time on the road. The Texas […]

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September 29, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 29, 2025: Suspect identified in Austin’s infamous yogurt shop murders

Austin Police say they’re certain they now know who killed four teenage girls in 1991. Leander ISD is set to hold a special meeting tomorrow to discuss its financial stability and long-range facility plans. People in Taylor made a big showing at a court hearing today in opposition of a proposed data center. The southbound main lanes of I-35 at State Highway 29 in Georgetown will be closed at night starting tonight and through Thursday. Construction starts today on a new roundabout in South Austin at the intersection of West Mary Street and Evergreen Avenue.

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