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February 27, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 27, 2025: Austin will have a new Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment.

By: Greta Díaz González Vázquez

Central Texas top stories for February 27, 2025. The city of Austin has created a new office that will house its music, arts, culture and entertainment departments under one roof. Without consistent rain, flowers that bloom in the spring might not make a big showing this year. LTISD has a new Interim Superintendent.  


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February 25, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 25, 2025: The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is developing a plan to make roads in Central Texas safer.

Central Texas top stories for February 25, 2025. Travis County leaders are pitching in $1 million to Austin Community Foundation’s Housing Accelerator Loan Fund. Congressman Greg Casar launched the Tax the Greedy Billionaires Coalition today. Round Rock ISD officials are working to balance the district’s budget. Two Austin-area high schools are in the UIL Girls […]

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February 25, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 25, 2025: Public health leaders say it’s a good time to check your measles vaccination status.

Central Texas top stories for February 25, 2025. After a possible measles exposure in Hays County, health leaders say it’s a good time to check your vaccination status. Round Rock ISD is working to balance its budget. UT women’s basketball team is number one on the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Legislation in the statehouse […]

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February 24, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 24, 2025: Many Austin-based IRS employees were fired in the thick of tax season.

Central Texas top stories for February 24, 2025. Matt Mackowiak is stepping down as head of the Travis County Republican Party. Measles continues to spread in Texas. Big Medium is shutting down. The City of Austin is planning for the city’s next budget. Austin FC opened the 2025 season with a victory against Sporting Kansas […]

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February 24, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 24, 2025: Hays County officials are warning about a possible measles exposure in Central Texas.

Central Texas top stories for February 24, 2025. Public health officials say declining vaccination rates are driving an outbreak of measles in West Texas. Now, Central Texas officials are warning about a possible measles exposure in San Marcos and San Antonio. Congressman Greg Casar held his first Austin town hall since President Donald Trump returned to […]

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February 21, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 21, 2025: Austin doctors are encouraging vaccination against measles as cases in Texas continue to rise.

Central Texas top stories for February 21, 2025. Freezing rain is possible tonight. A wave of measles cases is spreading in West Texas. Austin Community College is expanding a partnership with Texas A&M University. The San Antonio Spurs will play the second game of the “I-35 series” in Austin tonight.

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February 21, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 21, 2025: ACC plans to expand its partnership with Texas A&M’s engineering department.

Central Texas top stories for February 21, 2025. We’ll have below freezing temperatures tonight, Austin’s overnight shelters are set to remain open. ACC plans to expand its partnership with Texas A&M’s engineering department with a $1.5 gift from Samsung Austin semiconductor. The University of Texas head football coach is set to make more than $80million […]

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February 20, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 20, 2025: The cold weather kept Austin’s first responders busy.

Central Texas top stories for February 20, 2025. A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect tonight. Austin-Travis County EMS answered several cold-related calls this week. CapMetro is rolling out its long-awaited Rapid lines this weekend. New federal budget cuts may affect Austin-based nonprofit Foundation Communities.

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February 20, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for February 20, 2025: Federal cuts are affecting an Austin nonprofit that helps people find health coverage.

Central Texas top stories for February 20, 2025. The Austin area is under an Extreme Cold Warning until today at noon. The city will keep shelters open through Friday night – and maybe beyond. Federal budget cuts are affecting Foundation Communities, an Austin nonprofit that helps people find health coverage. An Amber Alert has been issued […]

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