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April 30, 2025
Central Texas top stories for April 30, 2025: Fire departments across the Austin area are preparing for wildfire season – including making sure they have the necessary equipment to battle suburban wildfires. And Texas oil and gas regulators are a step closer to getting permission from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regulate carbon capture and storage wells though some oppose giving Texas regulators that authority.
May 23, 2025
A child from Leander has tested positive for measles. Austin is moving forward with plans to put parks on top of I-35 after TxDOT lowers and widens the highway. Austin ISD trustees are expected to vote this fall on which campuses to close during the 2026-27 school year. Texas lawmakers are weighing a measure to allow more state employees to work from home. Advocates across the state say hefty regulations are making it difficult for food truck owners to make a profit. Several City of Austin offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Transportation officials are encouraging travelers to be ready for longer wait times at the airport and traffic congestion this holiday weekend.
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May 22, 2025
HB2 would dedicate an additional $8 billion to Texas public schools. The Texas Legislature has passed a bill that restricts local governments from using public funds to support women seeking out-of-state abortions. The Texas House has voted to enact a complete ban on consumable products containing THC. Austin FC will face the San Jose Earthquakes in the semi-final round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
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May 22, 2025
Austin’s city council will decide whether or not to put parks on I-35 after the TxDOT lowers the main lanes. Austin ISD is asking for community feedback as it develops a plan to consolidate schools in an effort to save money. Austin Water is asking customers to conserve as drought conditions worsen in Central Texas. Austin FC beat the Houston Dynamo to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.
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May 21, 2025
Fully autonomous Tesla taxis are coming to Austin streets. Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would let developers build housing in places historically reserved for office or retail space. Participation in ACC’s free tuition program has far exceeded expectations.
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May 21, 2025
Austin police are retooling how they train cadets. Tesla robotaxis will hit the streets of Austin by the end of June. A Kyle resident has tested positive for measles but is no longer contagious. Travis County is launching a new text alert system to let people know about burn bans and red flag days.
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May 20, 2025
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 20, 2025: Hays County confirms its first case of measles
Someone who lives in Kyle has tested positive for measles. Leander is preparing for possible water shortages in anticipation of this summer’s drought outlook. The National Weather Service is forecasting hotter than average temperatures June through August in Central Texas.
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May 20, 2025
Central Texas is moving closer to its hottest months of the year. Thousands of students participated in the first year of ACC’s free tuition program. The EPA is looking to support cleanup efforts in Austin. Sales of Energy Star appliances will be tax free this weekend.
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May 19, 2025
It’s been just over a year since APD started an automated license plate reader program to help find people with outstanding arrest warrants. The City of Kyle wants to improve its emergency services for its more vulnerable residents. A new AI data center is planned for a location just south of San Marcos. Texas softball will play this week for a chance to compete in the women’s College World Series.
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