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February 7, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 7, 2025: InfoWars will not be auctioned

Central Texas top stories for February 7, 2025. Austin-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was back in court this week. Texas lawmakers are looking at another increase in the homestead exemption. Some business owners on 6th street are welcoming recent changes that now allow vehicle traffic on the road. Texas State Technical College is expanding its […]

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February 7, 2025

Local Hispanic business owners are feeling the impacts of the recent immigration raids in Austin.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted “targeted enforcement actions” in the Austin area last month.

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February 7, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 7, 2025: Study shows Texans support certain exceptions to Texas’ abortion ban. 

Central Texas top stories for February 7, 2025. A new study shows Texans support certain exceptions to Texas’ near-total ban on abortion. The city of Austin is trying to revamp 6th Street, here’s what local businesses have to say. A federal bankruptcy judge this week denied a deal for a new auction of the Infowars media […]

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February 6, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 6, 2025: The Houston Texans are bringing flag football opportunities to High School girls in Round Rock.

Central Texas top stories for February 6, 2025. Flag football is quickly gaining momentum as one of the fastest growing sports for girls and women. Leander ISD is going to eliminate more than 200 jobs to save money. Austin-area gas prices may be leveling off after the increases of recent days.

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February 6, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 6, 2025: Texas senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program.

Central Texas top stories for February 6, 2025. Texas senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program, it’s not the turn of the House to vote on it. Leaner ISD announced staff cuts for next school year. Two out of three teachers providing an arts education in Texas don’t have a fine arts certification. Austin is planning […]

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February 5, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 5, 2025: Hundreds gathered at the Texas Capitol to protest the Trump Administration.

Central Texas top stories for February 5, 2025. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the Texas Capitol grounds today to protest the Trump administration. The Texas Senate is debating on a bill to spend public money on private schools. Uber customers can sign up to get a ride in a self-driving vehicle starting today. Gas prices […]

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February 5, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 5, 2025: Self-driving cars available for ride services in Austin soon.

Central Texas top stories for February 5, 2025. Self-driving cars will offer ride-hailing services to the public later this year in Austin. The city of Austin plans on renovating regulations on short-term rentals. It will be another warm day in the Austin area.

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February 4, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 4, 2025: Austin is revamping its Live Music Fund.

Central Texas top stories for February 4, 2025. Austin may be making some changes to its Live Music Fund. Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants the state legislature to secure the future of the Texas water supply. Rent prices in the Austin area fell again last month. Austin Community College will begin offering classes in Lockhart […]

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