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October 18, 2024

Williams Racing’s climb back to the top of Formula 1

Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles talks about the teams storied history, their transition away from the Williams Family’s ownership, and their championship aspirations for 2026.

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October 18, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 18, 2024. Early Voting starts on Monday and elections officials are hoping people take advantage of that. Former Austin ISD school board members are speaking out in opposition to the district’s tax rate election. The City of Austin is getting ready to crack down on drivers who park in […]

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October 18, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 18, 2024. Austin and Travis County are issuing preemptive disaster declarations as dry, windy conditions increase the risk of wildfire. Texas lawmakers are looking at how social media affects children and the impact of a law they passed last year seeking to address this issue. More than a year […]

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October 17, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 17, 2024. Austin and Travis County are issuing disaster declarations in response to the growing risk of wildfire. Three candidates running for a seat on the Railroad Commission of Texas met at a forum last night. The Texas Education Agency has released updated instructional materials the State Board of […]

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October 17, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 17, 2024. The deadline to vote by mail for this fall’s election is approaching. The number of young people experiencing homelessness in the Austin area has more than tripled since 2020. Texas lawmakers are working on legislation that may restrict whether people can wear masks or other face coverings […]

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October 16, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 16, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 16, 2024. State lawmakers hope to tackle the issue of homelessness in Texas. Williamson County’s “I voted” sticker was designed by a local middle school student. The San Marcos City Council has voted unanimously to pass a plan for the city’s future development. The next in a series of […]

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October 16, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for October 16, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 16, 2024. Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, Congressman Colin Allred, squared off in a debate last night, listen to the details. Travis County is asking voters to approve a tax rate hike this November to expand access to childcare for low- and middle-income families. The […]

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October 15, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 15, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 15, 2024. Sentencing is set for the Austin police officer convicted of deadly conduct for shooting a man in 2019. Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred face off tonight in their first and only debate. The City of Kyle broke ground today on a new road project. Austin […]

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