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May 14, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 14, 2025: The earliest triple-digit day in Austin in 40 years

The first Extreme Heat Warning of the year for the Austin area. Traffic volumes on Austin’s highways climbed after state employees were ordered back to the office full-time. Georgetown’s animal shelter will merge with Williamson County’s regional animal shelter.

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May 13, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 13, 2025: The Austin area is bracing for record-breaking heat

The Austin area is under a Heat Advisory until 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The City of Austin is making library and parks facilities available as cooling centers. Springtime heat is becoming more common as the earth’s atmosphere warms. Hays CISD is bracing for tariffs to impact the costs of construction.

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May 13, 2025

In Texas, insurers are watching your home from above. It could cost you coverage.

Insurers in Texas are partnering with aerial imaging and AI companies to assess homes from the sky. Computer models parse these photos to flag moldy roofs, askew tree branches and missing shingles. KUT’s housing reporter Audrey McGlinchy explains homeowners in Texas have had insurers threaten not to renew their policies because of the areal photos.

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May 13, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 13, 2025: An unusual heat wave will bring triple digits to the Austin area this week.

Central Texas top stories for May 13, 2025. The Austin area is under a Heat Advisory, it’s unusually early for this kind of heat. It’s an Ozone Action Day, here’s what you need to know. Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that could outlaw diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in state and local governments. Local […]

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May 12, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 12, 2025: Austin Police won’t cite people for possessing small amounts of marijuana

The Austin Police Chief says APD won’t cite people for possessing small amounts of marijuana. A bill making its way through the Texas legislature would outlaw guaranteed income programs. Four people are being treated after saying they were attacked by a fox in San Marcos. Triple digit highs arrive this week.

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May 12, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 12, 2025: A bill outlawing DEI-based training and hiring in state agencies could also impact local government

Central Texas top stories for May 12, 2025: Record-high heat for May will hit the Austin area starting Tuesday. A bill that would outlaw DEI-based training and hiring in taxpayer-funded agencies heads to a Texas House committee. Texas school districts face budget uncertainty waiting for school finance bills in the Texas legislature. And the Texas […]

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May 9, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 9, 2025 

Central Texas top stories for May 9, 2025. Lawyers say Austin woman whose U.S. citizen were deported with her have the right to return. Temporary fix for Travis County 4H program after Americorps cuts. Hays County Jail now has publicly accessible Narcan vending machine. Rain brings drought relief to some areas easy and northeast of […]

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May 9, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for May 9, 2025: Austin area programs affected by federal funding cuts to AmeriCorps.

Central Texas top stories for May 9, 2025. Federal funding for AmeriCorps has been cut across the nation, affecting local programs in the Austin area. AISD Superintendent Matias Segura says the district needs to make a decision on the three middle schools that have received failing grades from the state. New barricades are going up […]

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