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September 29, 2022

KUT Morning Newscast for September 29, 2022

By: Jerry Quijano

Central Texas top stories for September 29, 2022. Downtown development. APD officer funeral. BCRUA update. AISD worker resolution. San Marcos community survey.


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July 28, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for July 28, 2025: Austin’s water reservoirs may be full, but water restrictions won’t disappear overnight

Texas state lawmakers heard public testimony in Houston Saturday as part of mid-decade congressional redistricting. Storms brought deadly flooding, but also refilled Austin’s water reservoirs. People in Travis County impacted by flash flooding earlier this month can now get federal help at a different location. Kyle voters could vote to impose term limits on city council members this fall.

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July 25, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 25, 2025: A former Camp Mystic camper recounts the many memories she wears on her wrist

It could take weeks for CapMetro to repair railroad tracks damaged by recent flooding. The latest in the City of Austin’s efforts to improve the safety of 6th Street. 15 Texas House Democrats are leaving the state to see how top leaders in blue states are dealing with the sweeping new spending and tax legislation passed by Congress this month. Austin hit triple digit temperatures for the first time since mid-May. A former Camp Mystic camper recounts the many memories she wears on her wrist.

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July 25, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for July 25, 2025: Austin is dedicating more money to preventing and responding hate crimes

Central Texas top stories for July 25, 2025. The Texas state legislature kicked off a series of hearings on redistricting; advocates and elected officials held a rally outside the Capitol. Austin is dedicating more money to preventing and responding hate crimes. A new hotel and convention center is coming to Austin near the Circuit of […]

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July 24, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 24, 2025: Austin Community College could get an air traffic controller academy

The City of Austin is trying to set up an air traffic controller academy in ACC, but there’s no guarantee it will happen. The Texas House and Senate’s new special committees on flood relief and preparedness met for the first time this week. The Austin City Council is postponing a vote to update the city’s comprehensive plan. Prices at the gas pumps have been trending lower.

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July 24, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for July 24, 2025: UT Austin is asking some students for proof of “lawful presence.” Advocates worry this could have ripple effects.

Central Texas top stories for July 24, 2025. The Texas House and Senate’s new special committees on flood relief and preparedness met for the first time yesterday. Austin’s city council could vote today on a measure aimed at addressing a critical shortage of air traffic controllers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.  UT Austin is asking certain […]

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July 23, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 23, 2025: Austin residents weigh in on the city’s proposed budget

Travis County is offering temporary property-tax relief to people whose homes were damaged by this month’s flooding. People who live here in Austin have been weighing in on the city’s proposed budget. How flooding rains this month in Central Texas have affected Jacob’s Well. Our long streak of cooler than normal weather came to an end yesterday.

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July 23, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for July 23, 2025: Austin voters could decide this November whether to increase property taxes

Central Texas top stories for July 23, 2025. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has backed 16 bills for the legislature’s special session. Williamson County partnered with the Central Texas Community Foundation to launch the ‘WilCo CARES’ fund to provide direct financial assistance to people affected by the flooding. Travis County’s Flood Resource Recovery Center is […]

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July 22, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 22, 2025: Austin Public Health reports traces of measles have been found in Travis County wastewater

Travis County authorities may be close to accounting for everyone lost to the flooding on July 5th. Williamson County is looking to help people affected by the devastating flooding that swept through the area. What traces of measles found in wastewater means for the community’s safety.

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