Austin Convention Center

Parents of missing Austinite file lawsuit against Camp Mystic

The parents of an 8-year-old Austinite still missing after last July’s flooding in Texas have filed a lawsuit against Camp Mystic. It’s the fifth such lawsuit against the camp in the Hill Country where campers and counselors drowned in the floodwaters. We’ll have more about that lawsuit.

Early voting in the primaries gets going next week and folks in southeast Travis County will elect a new leader for the first time in decades. We’ll hear about the candidates running for Precinct 4 commissioner.

It’s Black History Month all February long, and our sister station KUTX has been highlighting Black music history in Austin. We’ll hear about a historic music venue on the East side of town that dates back to World War II.

The fight to protect Austin’s first Black cemetery: We’ll delve into the history at the heart of Bethany Cemetery.

Plus, an update on the future of Austin’s Convention Center.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 26, 2025: The City of Austin and the Austin firefighters union are nearing a deal on a new labor contract ahead of a crucial deadline

Central Texas top stories for September 26, 2025. The Austin firefighters union is nearing a deal on a new labor contract with the city. Results are in from an election in Austin’s Cherrywood neighborhood on whether to build a concrete barrier between homes and I-35. The expansion and redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center is moving ahead. The City of Austin is offering free health screenings tomorrow in East Austin. Central Health is hosting a health expo just for Spanish speakers.

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 18, 2023

Central Texas top stories for October 18, 2023. Austin Convention Center expansion. Tesla impact on Travis County. Travis County bond propositions. Williamson County Community Paramedicine Program expansion. San Marcos development plan. Junkdrop.