abortion laws

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 8, 2025: A battle between differing state abortion laws is mounting

Central Texas top stories for September 8, 2025. New York’s attorney general said she would intervene in a case brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. State Rep. James Talarico is expected to announce tomorrow that he’s running for the U.S. Senate. The Texas Longhorns remain at seventh in the AP rankings after their win against San José State. Gas prices have been trending downward. Temperatures will warm up this week after a cool weekend.

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 29, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files a legal petition in an ongoing battle over conflicting state abortion laws

Central Texas top stories for July 29, 2025. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a legal petition against a New York county clerk in an ongoing battle over conflicting state abortion laws. The Texas Senate’s Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting on Monday held the third of four scheduled meetings. The Austin area is returning to hot, dry weather this week after an unusually wet start to the month.

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 8, 2024

The Austin Airport worker’s union has avoided a strike by securing a wage hike. Texas OBGYNs say best practices are hindered by restrictive state abortion law, many have considered leaving Texas. Fewer Monarch butterflies have been spotted in Texas so far this fall, a bad sign for their annual migration. A malfunction at Austin’s Longhorn Dam caused Lady Bird Lake to start draining on Monday. City says the problem has been fixed.

KUT Morning Newscast for June 20, 2024

Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2024. Austin AISD Board of trustees is expected to vote on a budget proposal tonight. The Texas Medical Board will consider guidance for doctors navigating the state’s abortion laws. Teachers and staff at AISD can apply for grants, the deadline is tomorrow. The Travis County Clerk’s Office will offer free wedding ceremonies to celebrate pride month and marriage equality, here’s what you need to know.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 31, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 31, 2024. The Texas Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a petition by a group of women asking the state to clarify the medical exception to its abortion laws. Attorneys general in 14 states are calling for federal intervention after Governor Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry. The City of Austin is looking at how to pay for projects that help combat climate change. The City of Austin has accepted an 11-million-dollar grant from TxDOT to expand the city’s bike-share program. The City of San Marcos passed an ordinance this month banning single-use beverage containers on the river within city limits and in certain areas of city parks. Hyundai drivers can bring in their vehicles for a free anti-theft upgrade tomorrow at an Austin Police Department office.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 3, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 3, 2024. Professors are raising concerns about the dozens of positions UT Austin is eliminating to comply with a law banning DEI programs. Federal regulators say Austin’s water is free of what are referred to as “forever chemicals.” Abortion law survey. San Marcos officials want to change how the city manages water restrictions during drought. Unemployment in Austin is on the rise. Eclipse day weather forecast.