Central Texas top stories for October 25, 2024. Strong Early Voting turnout continues into day five. Austin City Council approved a controversial labor contract for its police department. Austin City Council members did not vote on a resolution that would have created child safety zones. The City of Austin is creating a combined public safety headquarters putting first responders under one roof. A new public health center opened today in the Dove Springs community. Travis County officials are encouraging folks to dispose of expired or unused prescription medication safely at Drug Take Back Day tomorrow.
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KUT Morning Newscast for October 25, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 25, 2024. The Austin City Council passed a police labor contract last night after hours of testimony. The Austin City Council approved spending about 120-million-dollars on an almost 400-thousand-square foot building in southwest Austin to house police, fire, and emergency medical services. Austin may soon require landlords to disclose fees before prospective tenants apply for an apartment. Former President Donald Trump is visiting Austin today. People with expired or unwanted prescription drugs can dispose of them tomorrow at Travis County’s drug take-back event.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for September 10, 2024. Austin Mayoral Candidate Doug Greco filed a lawsuit against the city today over its rules limiting how much a candidate can raise from outside the city. Questions about Austin’s Live Music Fund grants. Texas groups and elected officials are divided over whether a state-approved reading curriculum for elementary school students should include Bible stories. Austin Water is looking at ways to preserve the city’s water supply into the future. Austin-Travis County EMS has been seeing fewer opioid overdoses over the summer. HEB begins construction on its third Georgetown location.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2024. Primary runoff election results. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to dozens of heat-related calls over the weekend and on Memorial Day. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will get new runway surveillance technology and other safety improvements. Many Central Texas districts are kicking off of their free summer meal programs.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 1, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 1, 2024. A demonstration planned for today on the UT campus was postponed. Travis County has approved a new agreement to help manage overdose prevention after a string of drug overdoses in the Austin area this week. Early voting for the May 4th local elections has wrapped up. A flood watch is in effect in the Austin area. The City of Austin is going to start asking the public what should go on top of I-35 after the main lanes are lowered. The City of Round Rock has created a new ‘Tool Depot’ program. Splash pads operated by the City of Austin opened today.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 1, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 1, 2024. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a flood of overdose-related calls this week. Austin Water will bring its plans for future conservation to the City Council tomorrow. San Marcos “can ban” goes into effect today.