KUT Morning Newscast for July 17, 2024

Summary

Central Texas top stories for July 17, 2024. “X”, formerly known as Twitter, will relocate its headquarters to Austin. Austin travelers flying Allegiant will have fewer options in January. Leander I-S-D officials say the district has plans to build a new vocational education center in Cedar Park. The city of Austin has named two finalists in the search for its next police chief. The Austin Area HIV Planning Council wants to hear feedback from the community to improve access to resources for people.

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 2, 2025: UT Austin is one of the nine universities the White House asked to sign agreement to get funding advantage

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