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July 12, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for July 12, 2024

By: Greta Díaz González Vázquez

Central Texas top stories for July 12, 2024. The City of Austin’s proposed budget is out today, priorities include a long-term contract with the local police union. A local theater company and ACC’s Drama Department are launching a new festival to highlight children’s work. President Jose Biden’s visit may cause traffic delays on Monday. 


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September 18, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 18, 2024. Travis County is giving 15 million dollars to nonprofit organizations to build more housing. Hays County Commissioners have approved a new budget. Central Texas education officials say the state has not provided enough money to implement school safety legislation passed last year. An Austin police officer who […]

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September 18, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for September 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 18, 2024. Travis County filed a federal lawsuit accusing state leaders of violating the National Voter Registration Act. Austin has seen a rise in its older population over the last decade, that’s according to a new Census survey. Travis County Commissioners postponed a vote on the budget for Central […]

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September 17, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 17, 2024. More school districts have been restricting cell phone use. Leander city leaders are looking at how to meet a growing demand for water. Travis County is fighting back against Ken Paxton’s lawsuit that aims to stop the county’s efforts to mail out voter registration forms to unregistered […]

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September 17, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for September 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 17, 2024. Texas high school students will need to rank in the top five percent of their graduating class to be automatically admitted to UT Austin starting with the fall 2026 semester. Hays County Commissioners are set to vote on a new budget today. Texas is changing its rules […]

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September 16, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 16, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 16, 2024. Making sure you can vote even if you’re removed from voter rolls. Travis County looking to hire 1000+ poll workers. Austin ISD Police offering free gun locks. ‘Trump Train’ trial wrapping up. American cutting more Austin flights. Monument now marks longest strike in Texas history.

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September 16, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for September 16, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 16, 2024. Homes in Austin are selling for a bit more than they did last year. Uber says it will start using self-driving cars in Austin and Atlanta early next year. A nonprofit focused on supporting children and families has given tens of thousands of dollars to the AISD. […]

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September 13, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 13, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 13, 2024. Elon Musk reported to be behind effort to oust Travis DA in 2024 primary. Hays Co charges three 6th graders for threatening online posts. Samsung gives $200,000 to ACC for semiconductor program. Big expansion for Austin community getting people out of homelessness. Busy weekend of events around Downtown […]

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September 13, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for September 13, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 13, 2024. A larger percentage of Austin renters are living in housing they can’t afford, according to new Census data. Travis County staff are making sure ballots are accurate and voting equipment is working properly for the November election, they are encouraging residents to come see the process for […]

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