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June 16, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for June 16, 2025: Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protest in Austin. An arrest was made after a threat against Texas lawmakers. 

Central Texas top stories for June 16, 2025. The “No Kings” protest in Austin on Saturday remained peaceful. The Texas Department of Public Safety made one arrest earlier in the day related to threats against state lawmakers who were expected to speak. AISD will receive millions of dollars in new funding as a result of […]

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June 13, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 13, 2025: Austin will be one of many cities across the nation staging a ‘No Kings’ protest tomorrow amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

Hundreds of people are expected to gather in front of the Texas Capitol tomorrow. UIL officials are looking into a proposal to make girls’ flag football an official varsity sport in Texas. Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service to San Diego this week. The City of Austin’s seeking the community’s feedback for a 2026 General Obligation Bond.

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June 13, 2025

Some immigrants thankful for those who protest in Austin, but worry arrests overshadow purpose

Many residents without legal status are staying away from anti-ICE protests because they don’t feel safe. KUT’s Greta Díaz González Vázquez tells us how they are feeling about other people protesting. More demonstrations are planned for the weekend.

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June 13, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for June 13, 2025: New flights are coming to ABIA 

Central Texas top stories for June 13, 2025. Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service to San Diego this week, just one of several changes to the flight schedule at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Two tornadoes touched down briefly in Hays County. Officials from the University Interscholastic League say they will continue to study a proposal to make […]

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June 12, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 12, 2025: Austin city leaders are prepared to allow people to peacefully demonstrate on Saturday

A Flood Watch is in effect until seven o’clock for Hays, Travis, Williamson and more counties to the northeast. Another round of protests is expected Saturday night in downtown Austin. A tornado touched down in Hays County just south of Wimberly early this morning.

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June 12, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for June 12, 2025: Central Texas is under a Flood Watch until 7 tonight

Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2025. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of Central Texas until 7 p.m. Austin’s Mayor Kirk Watson says he was notified that the Texas National Guard will be ready to respond to protests this weekend. A report says the TCEQ permitted three new natural gas power […]

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June 11, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 11, 2025: The Texas National Guard is ready to respond to protests in Austin this weekend

The City of Austin has been notified that the Texas National Guard will be ready to respond this weekend to scheduled protests. Austin and Travis County leaders are celebrating improvements in the local response to the opioid crisis. A judge on Tuesday upheld an Austin vote on redevelopment along the shores of Lady Bird Lake. A vote on a proposal to improve three Austin ISD middle schools that have received failing grades from the state has been delayed.

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June 11, 2025

Interview: UT-Austin researcher confirms the benefits of a smartphone “vacation”

Are you holding your smartphone right now, or is it at least nearby? We all know it can be extremely difficult to let go of those devices and all the access they provide, even for just a bit. But during this summer vacation season, what about taking a vacation from your smartphone? Adrian Ward is […]

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