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October 8, 2025

Making sense of the ‘senseless’ after a breakthrough in Austin’s yogurt shop murder case

By: Greta Díaz González Vázquez

The brutal murder of four teen girls in 1991 shook Austin to its core. KUT’s Andrew Webber tells the story of how now, families — and the city — can finally move forward.


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October 9, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 9, 2025: Former UT lecturer’s lingering charges from pro-Palestinian protest dismissed

Central Texas top stories for October 9, 2025. If AISD goes ahead with the consolidation plan, it would reshape some of the most valuable public land across the city. Travis County prosecutors have dropped all remaining charges against a former UT lecturer who was arrested in last year’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations. A judge dismissed a lawsuit […]

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October 8, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 8, 2025: Massive data center in Taylor will move forward, despite deed promising land would become park

Some Travis County voters may not be able to find themselves in the system yet. A state district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Blueprint Data Centers and its project in Taylor. Austin activist Greg Stoker is back home. About $21 million in funding is on the way to local child care providers in Travis County. The Texas Volleyball team will face Tennessee tonight.

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October 8, 2025

Making sense of the ‘senseless’ after a breakthrough in Austin’s yogurt shop murder case

The brutal murder of four teen girls in 1991 shook Austin to its core. KUT’s Andrew Webber tells the story of how now, families — and the city — can finally move forward.

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October 8, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 8, 2025: Parents are planning to protest at AISD headquarters tomorrow night

Central Texas top stories for October 8, 2025. Protestors are planning to show up outside Austin Independent School District headquarters tomorrow night. Greg Stoker, an Austin activist detained by Israeli forces, is back home. Travis County Tax Office officials say they are facing a backlog due to technical issues with the state’s registration and election […]

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October 7, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 7, 2025: More than a dozen Austin ISD schools are set to close before next school year

Austin ISD’s board of trustees will be formally presented this week with a controversial plan to close thirteen schools. Parents and students at Becker Elementary were up extra early this morning to protest a new plan that includes closing the school to save money. Firefly Aerospace is looking to expand its footprint in defense technology. Travis County is moving ahead with its efforts to make childcare more accessible and more affordable.

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October 7, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 7, 2025: Some AISD parents wonder what would happen to their campus after it closes

Central Texas top stories for October 7, 2025. After AISD released a plan to close 13 schools, some parents are wondering what would happen to the buildings after schools close. A new state law that regulates who can speak on college campuses is shaking up the way one UT Austin group has been operating for […]

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October 6, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 6, 2025: Austin activist Greg Stoker released from Israeli prison

Central Texas top stories for October 6, 2025. An Austin activist who was detained in an Israeli prison has been released. A Travis County judge postponed a hearing in a lawsuit against the Sunrise Navigation Center set for today. Today is the last chance to register to vote in the November 4th election. Visitors to […]

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October 6, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for October 6, 2025: A lawsuit against a homeless service provider in South Austin is heading to court today

Central Texas top stories for October 6, 2025. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the Sunrise Community Church is a danger to neighbors and nearby Joslin Elementary School. Today is the last day for Texans to register to vote in the election this fall. The Longhorns fell to the Florida Gators this weekend. The southbound […]

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