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June 20, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 20, 2025: The city of Austin lost nearly 9.3 billion gallons of water last year

The city of Austin lost enough water to fill Lady Bird Lake four times over. Governor Greg Abbott has until Sunday to take action on a bill that would ban consumable hemp products containing THC. Tesla’s fleet of driverless robotaxis is set to hit Austin streets this Sunday. Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign a bill by Sunday that would limit land sales to non-citizens from several countries. Austin ISD will cut more than 20 percent of positions at its Central Office. The Moody Center is hosting gamers from across the world this weekend at the BLAST.tv Austin Major.

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June 20, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for June 20, 2025: AISD cuts central office staff by 20% to reduce budget deficit 

Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2025. The Austin Independent School District will cut 20% of its central office staff. The city of Austin is training Austinites so they can issue parking tickets on their own. Advocates are warning that potential cuts to federal financial aid will make it harder for low-income students in […]

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June 19, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 19, 2025: Annual Juneteenth celebrations across Austin buzz with energy, joy and reverence

Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2025. Juneteenth celebrated across Austin area, marking 160 years since Union troops arrived in Galveston with the news of emancipation. Austin is losing even more water to leaky city pipes than previously thought. Austin conspiracy theorist Alex Jones accused of hiding money from Sandy Hook families. Texas bills […]

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June 19, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for June 19, 2025: Austin’s Alex Jones is facing another lawsuit related to the families of the Sandy Hook school shooting

Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2025. Every year Austin’s water utility loses around 7 billion gallons of treated water because of leaks in the system. Alex Jones is facing another lawsuit related to his defamation of victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting. Expect some closures around the city because of Juneteenth celebrations. […]

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June 18, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 18, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is demanding the city of Austin stop contracting with anti-gun companies

Central Texas top stories for June 18, 2025. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent a letter to the city of Austin demanding they cease contracting with anti-gun companies. CapMetro’s police chief is leaving the transit agency. Governor Greg Abbott says he’s still on the fence about whether he’ll sign or veto a bill that […]

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June 18, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for June 18, 2025: APD says they’re prepared for a potentially long summer of protests

Central Texas top stories for June 18, 2025. The Austin Police Department says they have maintained a delicate balance during recent demonstrations. Business leaders are reacting to the Trump Administration’s decision to continue immigration enforcement in critical industries. Travis County Commissioners passed a resolution calling for constitutional and humane treatment of all immigrants. Capital Metro’s […]

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June 17, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 17, 2025: Local and state officials reflect on what’s changed in the three years since Roe v. Wade was overturned

Local and state officials gathered outside the Texas Capitol this morning to reflect on what’s changed since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade was overturned three years ago. Austin ISD elementary and middle school students made gains in reading on their springtime STAAR tests. Austin has opened a daytime cooling center for people experiencing homelessness.

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June 17, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for June 17, 2025: Austin city leaders are looking to make cuts to the city budget

Central Texas top stories for June 17, 2025. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three tax break bills into law yesterday. Austin, Travis County and Austin ISD are looking at ways to be more efficient with taxpayer dollars. Eanes ISD will start looking for a new superintendent.  

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