KUT Morning Newscast for August 1, 2025: Austin City Council members signaled they’re interested in putting a tax increase to voters this fall

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Central Texas top stories for August 1, 2025. Austin City Council members yesterday signaled they’re interested in putting a tax increase to voters this fall. Major staffing changes at the Austin ISD central administrative office take effect today. State Lawmakers in Texas met in Kerrville yesterday to hear from local officials and residents who survived the July 4th floods. Local officials in areas along the Guadalupe River have for the first time confirmed a 40-minute lag in sending out mass warnings during last month’s deadly floods. A new Westlake Drive Bridge over Loop 360 is scheduled to open as soon as tonight.

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