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February 28, 2025

Spanish-speaking Austinites talk about what comunidad means to them.

By: Juan Garcia

KUT Producer Greta Díaz González Vázquez tells KUT’s Jerry Quijano about her role in a collaboration with nine other public radio stations to see how different groups of people think about community.


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April 17, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for April 17, 2025: After hours of debate, the Texas House gave initial approval to a school voucher bill. 

Central Texas top stories for April 17, 2025. After over nine hours of debate, the Texas House gave initial approval to a bill to create an Education Savings Account plan. The Austin Police Department says a suspect has been detained in relation to an explosive found at a home in South Austin. Williamson County is […]

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April 16, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 16, 2025: City audit finds the Austin Police Department doesn’t have a plan to hire more police

Central Texas top stories for April 16, 2025. APD has strained for years under the weight of staffing shortages. The Texas House is debating this afternoon one of the governor’s top priorities: education savings accounts, also referred to as school vouchers. Ascension Seton will be taking full ownership of Cedar Park Medical Center. The Texas […]

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April 16, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for April 16, 2025: A new report says APD is struggling to recruit officers. 

Central Texas top stories for April 16, 2025. A new city audit finds APD is struggling to recruit new officers. Travis County officials are encouraging residents to be prepared for potential severe weather. The Texas Supreme Court ruled the City of Dripping Springs can move forward with the expansion of its South Regional Wastewater System. […]

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April 15, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 15, 2025: Travis County leaders are trying to keep “coffin chasers” from accessing your information

A Republican-backed bill would limit what information from the Medical Examiner’s office is public record. The Texas House is about to take up an effort from the governor that would use public money for private schools. A memorial service will be held tomorrow for a Georgetown firefighter and paramedic. The Longhorns are the top-ranked team in collegiate baseball for the first time in three years.

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April 15, 2025

An Austin drag queen is teaching people about the Texas Legislature — in the club

Brigitte Bandit is helping LGBTQ+ Austinites and allies keep up with the news and find resources for political advocacy. KUT’s Chelsey Zhu reports Bandit’s weekly “LegiSLAYtion & Liberation” event combines education with music, dance and queer joy.

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April 15, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for April 15, 2025: Ten international students in the Texas State University System had their visas revoked.

Central Texas top stories for April 15, 2025. Families, students and staff came together to weigh in on the future of Dobie Middle School. Ten international students in the Texas State University System had their visas revoked, that includes two at Texas State University. House Bill 4283 would allow the Texas Attorney General to investigate and […]

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April 14, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 14, 2025: Wildfire conditions are being exacerbated by record-breaking wind gusts in Central Texas this spring.

Central Texas top stories for April 14, 2025. Powerful winds in Central Texas this spring have raised the wildfire risk enough to bring frequent Red Flag Warnings. The TSA is warning there could be delays getting through security as the agency transitions to using REAL ID. Austin is hosting one of its emergency preparedness pop-up […]

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April 14, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for April 14, 2025: Explosion in Northwest Austin left six injured and damaged 24 homes

Central Texas top stories for April 14, 2025. A home explosion in Northwest Austin left six people injured and damaged two dozen homes. The City of Austin is working with artists to preserve art installations previously in the Convention Center. AISD is holding a community meeting today to hear the community’s input on the possible […]

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