Central Texas top stories for September 27, 2024. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the City of Austin. Austin ISD voters will soon be deciding whether to approve a new tax rate that would generate millions of dollars in additional revenue for the district. Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium just became the first soccer-only stadium in the world to earn TRUE Gold certification. A big expansion of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is officially cleared for takeoff. You’ve got a chance tomorrow to get a first look at new plans for the future of I-35. Travis County wants to get the word out about a new scam call tactic.
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The Replacements: Austin FC Goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland & Hayworth Athletic’s Justin Lea
Austin FC backup goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland tells us how he got into Dartmouth, how it felt to win the CONCACAF Champions League with Seattle, and how he felt on his dream debut for Austin FC in the Leagues Cup. Also, Hayworth Athletic’s founder Justin Lea tells us how he avoided dying at the hands Mexican cartels, drove through Europe in his modified truck, and then decided to make the worlds best soccer ball.
Coming To America: Austin FC winger Osman Bukari
Osman Bukari arrived in Austin this summer after spending the last two seasons with Red Star Belgrade in Serbia. His play with Red Star in UEFA Champioin’s League last year raised eyebrows and earned him a designated player contract with Austin over the summer. We chat about leaving home at a young age, scoring in the World Cup as a member of the Ghana Men’s National Team, and adjusting to life in Texas.
Tacos of Austin FC Special – Tacos of Texas takes a closer look at the tacos around Q2
The new season of Tacos of Texas starts with taco journalist Mando Rayo on a taco tour up to el partido of Los Verdes. On the way, we’ll talk to fans, find the must-stop taco joints and see how comida y gente have welcomed Austin FC to Central Texas
KUT Morning Newscast for September 5, 2024
Central Texas top stories for September 5, 2024. Rents in the Austin area have been falling for almost a year and a half. Round Rock ISD is asking voters to pass bonds to help fund construction and renovation projects. ABIA will have jet bridges with air conditioning. Austin FC is looking to divert tons of trash from landfills.
Man in the Middle: Austin FC Midfielder Jhojan Valencia
Juan chats with Jhojan Valencia about the family business, moving to Austin, and where to find the best Colombian food.
Los Verdes: Goooool!
Goooool! But first, tacos. Let’s take a taco tour up to el partido of Los Verdes. On the way, we’ll talk to fans, find the must-stop taco joints and see how comida y gente have welcomed Austin FC to Central Texas. Guests include Joseph Gomez – Owner of ConTodo Austin, Sam Boisjoly – Senior Executive Chef at Austin FC, and Axel Beverido and Tony Avila, co-owners of One Taco Taqueria.
Kingpins: Austin FC II Coach Brett Uttley + former USWNT member and Southwestern University Coach Linda Hamilton
We chat with Austin FC II coach Brett Uttley, about what the heck is the purpose of an FC 2 and we get a little into Rhode Island and Farrelly Brothers movies. Also, we break down the US Women’s National Team gold medal performance with our own soccer legend next door, Linda Hamilton. She is a former USWNT member, World Cup champion, and US Soccer Hall of Famer — and the head soccer coach at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 14, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 14, 2024. Austin City Council adopts 2024-2025 budget. Logistical issues in the way of legal counsel for low-income people accused of crimes in Travis County. Williamson County does not have a medical examiner. Hays County Commissioners approved putting a bond for roadway improvements on the November ballot. Austin residents can participate in a free Emergency Preparedness Training tomorrow. Capital Metro’s new high-frequency bus lines won’t be fully up and running until 2026. The Major League Soccer summer transfer window closes today.
Road Trip: Austin FC Winger C.J. Fodrey + writer Phil West + Supporters’ Bus Ride
Winger C.J. Fodrey is California-ing your Austin FC podcast. He joins Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia. Plus, get some basics on the Leagues Cup with writer Phil West. And Juan gets on the supporters bus, sits next to the actual Copa Tejas
KUT Morning Newscast for July 31, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 31, 2024. Travis County designated $300,00 to kickstart a pilot program to keep yards clean. UT researchers are using AI to forecast the weather during the Paris Olympic Games. Lockhart residents could vote on decriminalizing low-level marijuana. Austin FC beat CF Monterrey last night.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 26, 2024. Central Health hopes to hire a few hundred more staff in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Biden’s visit to Austin might cause traffic delays, plan accordingly. The Village at Western Oaks is getting 21 Little Free Libraries installed thanks to a city program. Austin FC will play against Mexican club Pumas at Q-2 Stadium tonight.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 22, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 22, 2024. Austin is close to getting a new police chief. Williamson County will continue to provide emergency financial support to its veterans and their families thanks to a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission. The federal government is sending $48 million to the Austin area to get people out of their cars. Austin FC will begin competing in the Leagues Cup this week. Rain has been falling in the Hill Country.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 18, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 18, 2024. Rent prices in the Austin area continue to fall. Local officials are drawing up Austin’s first ever “comprehensive food plan.” The Austin City Council is taking more time to consider a bond package that would address climate change in the community. The expansion of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is gaining altitude. The Austin City Council is looking further into the possibility of opening a public bank. The University of Texas received federal funding to build facilities in Austin for the U.S. Department of Defense. Major League Soccer’s summer transfer window begins today.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 18, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 18, 2024. Home prices in Austin are down compared to last year. A federal court in Texas dismissed a lawsuit challenging the admissions process at U-T Austin. A new national study ranks Texas 50th for women’s health outcomes. Austin area school districts are heading into the next school year with a budget deficit. Austin FC lost its chance to win the Copa Tejas for the third time in a row.
House Party: New Austin FC signee Mikkel Desler + La Murga De Austin
KUT Morning Newscast for July 16, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 16, 2024. Austinites can weigh into the city’s proposed budget for next year, here’s how. The Austin Police Department is trying to fill officer vacancies with its upcoming cadet class. A judge from the Austin area is training officials in Peru on the ins and outs of the American criminal justice system. Austin FC will be part of Copa Tejas.
La Vida de Obrian: Jáder Obrian & Michelle Sánchez
In this bonus episode, you can hear our full conversation with Jáder Obrian in spanish and host Juan Garcia chats with freelance journalist Michelle Sánchez about the deciding match of this years Copa Tejas.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 8, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 8, 2024. Austin Water could be expanding the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. 94 cats and dogs were transported from the Gulf Coast Humane Society in Corpus Christi to the Austin Humane Society shelter in preparation for Hurricane Beryl. President Joe Biden will be in Austin next week to deliver a speech from the LBJ Presidential Library commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Austin FC is back on the fringes of the Major League Soccer playoff picture.
The Secret Life of Ethan Finlay
Austin FC winger Ethan Finlay talks about managing familial relationships as a young athlete, what his back up plan was before he went pro, and his work with the MLS Players Association.