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November 7, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for November 7, 2024

By: Greta Díaz González Vázquez

Central Texas top stories for November 7, 2024. It might take a few more days to know if Austin Mayor Kirk watson will head to a runoff in his bid for reelection. Austin City Council District 6 member-elect Krista Laine says she’s not surprised by her win over MacKenzie Kelly. The re-election of former President Donald Trump could have major repercussions for the U.S. energy industry. Rent prices in the Austin area continue to fall.  


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November 8, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 8, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 8, 2024. A criminal justice nonprofit is dropping its challenge to Austin’s new labor contract with APD. Travis County voter turnout this year was down compared to 2020. Central Health broke ground today on the renovation of the old Sears building at the Hancock center. Austin ISD is celebrating […]

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November 8, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for November 8, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 8, 2024. Austin’s City Council approved spending $100,000 to support people seeking out-of-state abortions. Austin Pets Alive is asking the community to foster or adopt animals that were rescued from Bastrop this week after a wildfire. Leander ISD needs more bilingual teachers. State lawmakers consider additional measures to target […]

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November 7, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 7, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 7, 2024. Mail-in ballot delays explained. Voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposition that would cut funding for the Pflugerville Fire Department. A man accused of murdering six people in a string of shootings in Austin and San Antonio last December is not fit to stand trial. The City of Austin […]

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November 7, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for November 7, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 7, 2024. It might take a few more days to know if Austin Mayor Kirk watson will head to a runoff in his bid for reelection. Austin City Council District 6 member-elect Krista Laine says she’s not surprised by her win over MacKenzie Kelly. The re-election of former President Donald […]

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November 6, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 6, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 6, 2024. Reactions to the Presidential Election result in Travis County. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson may be headed for a runoff. One of the three races for a place in the Austin City Council is heading to a runoff. One Austin ISD race is heading to a runoff. And […]

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November 6, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for November 6, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 6, 2024. Results for local elections in the Austin area. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson needs more than 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff, numbers are uncertain. Here’s what Autsinites decided on City Council. Travis County voters approved Proposition A to expand affordable childcare options in the county. Manor […]

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November 5, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 5, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 5, 2024. Close to half of registered voters in the Austin area did not cast their ballot during Early Voting. Manor ISD rolled out new security protocols to help students and staff feel safe while at school. Election results and analysis tonight on KUT.

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November 5, 2024

This Is My Thing: Nail Art!

Kim Reist found a creative spark when she started experimenting with the world of fingernail art during the Covid lockdown.

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