Central Texas top stories for September 25, 2024. Travis County approved a new budget and tax rate for Central Health. Advocates respond to the tentative deal between Austin’s police union and the city. Capital Metro’s board of directors has voted to spend 3-million dollars on hundreds of bus benches. Tonight is the next Austin City Council Candidate panel, it’s for district 2.
Austin City Council
KUT Morning Newscast for September 19, 2024
Central Texas top stories for September 19, 2024. The Austin City Council could vote next week to keep a temporary homeless shelter open longer than originally planned. Leaders from Austin Water are set to give an update today on plans to better conserve the city’s water supply. Law enforcement officials are increasing security at the Williamson County Justice Center after discovering an alleged plot to kill a local judge. Today Austinites can hear from the city council candidates for district four, here are the details. Barton Springs pool is open again!
KUT Morning Newscast for August 27, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 27, 2024. The Austin City Council is set to approve more than a million dollars in contracts to expand the services of a nonprofit addressing homelessness. Community is coming together after the fire at Kealing Middle School delayed the start of the school year. AISD is getting a grant for solar panels. Edith Royal passed away yesterday at age of 98.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 15, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 15, 2024. The Austin City Council adopted a record-breaking budget for the upcoming fiscal year. A Hays County Grand Jury determined this week that a San Marcos Police Department officer’s shooting of Malachi Williams this year was justified under state law. The Assistance League of Austin is donating 50-thousand dollars to Pickle Elementary. Round Rock officials are asking people to be careful around Mexican free-tailed bats after several tested positive for rabies.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 15, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 15, 2024. The Austin City Council adopted a $5.9 budget, the largest in the city’s history. Homes in the City of Austin are taking longer to sell and are more expensive than last year. Peter Pan Mini Golf will stay open until March 2025. A prescribed burn is scheduled to take place on the Water Quality Protection Lands today, Austinites might see smoke. Georgetown and Lago Vista ISD are going back to school today.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 14, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 14, 2024. Travis County is asking voters to approve a tax rate hike this fall to expand affordable childcare programs. The Austin City Council meets this week to finalize a spending plan for the next year. A U.S. District Court Judge in Austin today will hear arguments that could determine the future of the Golden Cheeked Warbler. Hays County Commissioners yesterday approved putting a bond for roadway improvements on the November ballot. Taylor, Manor, Liberty Hill and other Central Texas school districts are starting classes today.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 13, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 13, 2024. As the summer heat keeps rolling, worker’s rights advocates and a local congressman are calling for action on proposed rules to limit heat exhaustion. Austin City Council members are considering hiring 16 new full time park employees. A Travis County judge has temporarily blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing A-through-F accountability ratings. Many districts in central Texas are going back to school today. Texas State University will offer classes in Central Mexico. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is warning people not to dump aquarium pets into local waters.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 1, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 1, 2024. A UT Austin committee says the university administrators violated their own rules when handling pro-Palestinian protests in April. The Austin City Council is holding a public hearing today on the proposed $5.9 billion dollar city budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The San Marcos Police Department is making changes in response to calls for greater transparency. Williamson County is looking to attract more space exploration companies.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 18, 2024
Central Texas top stories for April 18, 2024. Austin City Council members are raising questions about conditions at a temporary homeless shelter. The Austin City Council is expected to outlaw the construction of windowless bedrooms. Georgetown ISD will begin training its own teachers this spring to help meet staffing needs.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 25, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 25, 2024. Austin city leaders say something has to be done to improve policing in Austin. Williamson County EMS held an overdose prevention event. Teen birth rates on the rise in Texas. Pregnancies caused by rape are rising in Texas.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 8, 2023
Central Texas top stories for December 8, 2023. A Travis County District Judge ruled a Texas woman can have an emergency abortion. The Austin City Council voted 9-2 to change rules to let property owners build more housing. The Austin Police Department names two more victims of Tuesday’s shootings in Bexar County and Austin. Ascension Seton nurses who went on strike earlier this week are locked out until Sunday. Texas Volleyball faces Stanford Saturday and the Trail of Lights begins tonight.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 7, 2023
Central Texas top stories for December 7, 2023. More questions around the lack of alerts in Tuesday’s shooting. Some shooting victims have been identified. Austin City Council to vote on new zoning rules today. ACC’s Fall Commencement is tonight. Austin Energy completes “winterizing” power plants.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 6, 2023
Central Texas top stories for December 6, 2023. Austin ISD shooting suspect in custody. Ascension Seton nurses are on strike today. Austin City Council set to vote on HOME initiative. A fourth special legislative session has ended.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 7, 2023
Central Texas top stories for August 7, 2023. Oak Grove fire near San Marcos burns 400 acres. Excessive heat and red flag warnings issued for central Texas. Austin looks to its budget.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 4, 2023
Central Texas top stories for August 4, 2023. New record for consecutive triple digit days. Summer pools closing. Austin city council budget amendments. Hutto passes anti-discrimination ordinance. Baby bat boom.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 31, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 31, 2023. Excessive heat warning returns. Heat problems for Austin Animal Center. Austin budget town halls.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 26, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 26, 2023. Austin previews its city budget. How much will hot summers cost Texas?
KUT Morning Newscast for July 24, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 24, 2023. Austin City Council adds reserve police officers. Extreme heat continues throughout Central Texas. Advocates urge for an end to utility disconnections in dangerous weather.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 21, 2023
Central Texas top stories for March 21, 2023. Buried power lines. Williamson County federal relief funds. Dripping Springs ISD schools over capacity. UT Women’s Basketball eliminated.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 21, 2023
Central Texas top stories for February 21, 2023. Austin City Council to hear from Austin Energy. Disaster declaration expansion. Austin Police street racing investigation. Austin ISD superintendent search options. Austin ISD sex ed curriculum opt in. College polling sites.