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May 3, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 3, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 3, 2024. The Austin City Council approved a resolution to protect transgender people. The Austin City Council has unanimously approved new policies for long-term water conservation and drought response. Travis County voters will elect people to oversee property tax appraisals for the first time. The Leander Independent School District […]

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May 2, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 2, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 2, 2024. Claims weapons were found during pro-Palestinian protests on UT Austin’s campus are not reflected in charges filed against demonstrators. Austin City Council members said they are looking more into APD’s role during the protests. This week’s outbreak of suspected drug overdoses in Austin has climbed to 79 […]

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May 2, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 2, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 2, 2024. A demonstrator explains the buckets with rocks found at a pro-Palestinian demonstration this week. Lots of rain in the Hill Country last night. People in six areas on the edge of Austin could vote Saturday to remove themselves from the city. Jacob’s Well in Wimberley won’t be […]

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May 1, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 1, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 1, 2024. A demonstration planned for today on the UT campus was postponed. Travis County has approved a new agreement to help manage overdose prevention after a string of drug overdoses in the Austin area this week. Early voting for the May 4th local elections has wrapped up. A […]

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May 1, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for May 1, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 1, 2024. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a flood of overdose-related calls this week. Austin Water will bring its plans for future conservation to the City Council tomorrow. San Marcos “can ban” goes into effect today.

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April 30, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 30, 2024. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators were back on UT Austin’s campus this afternoon. Austin-Travis County EMS has responded to a surge of suspected drug overdoses since Monday morning. Austin’s Economic Development Department is giving free training to local small business owners. Longhorn baseball.

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April 30, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for April 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 30, 2024. Dozens of people are in jail this morning after another pro-Palestinian protest at UT Austin. “Sit in for Palestine” at Texas State University. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a surge of overdose calls yesterday.  Today is the last day of early voting in the May 4th election. […]

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April 29, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 29, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 29, 2024. Another pro-Palestinian protest on the UT Austin campus leads to more arrests. Texas State University students gathered for a “Sit-in for Palestine.” Tomorrow is the last day for early voting ahead of the May 4th election. Precautions to prevent the spread of bird flu in dairy cattle […]

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