Central Texas top stories for March 31, 2025. Austin ISD officials are considering closing schools in an effort to reduce the district’s budget deficit. A $25 million pedestrian bridge is almost half-way built at the east end of Lady Bird Lake. The Texas Women’s basketball team faces TCU tonight for a spot in this weekend’s Final Four.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 27, 2025: Remembering former Austin Mayor and Texas State Comptroller Carole Keeton.
Central Texas top stories for March 27, 2025. Friends, family, former colleagues and a lot of everyday folks are remembering Carole Keeton and her long life of service to Austin and the State of Texas. CapMetro says it doesn’t know how much money was lost from a malfunction in its fare collection system. Updated wildfire risk maps for Austin could impact affordability. The Austin area has been getting some much-needed rain. Austin ISD students and staff get a break from school on Monday.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 5, 2025: Wildfire alerts and evacuation orders caused confusion in Hays County.
Central Texas top stories for March 5, 2025. Hays county authorities are hoping to make improvements to its communication efforts. State employees in Texas could soon be required to head back into the office full-time. Austin ISD is partnering with the Dallas Cowboys to launch a flag football league for high school girls. Austin Police arrested 12 people in connection with car break-ins at city parks.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 28, 2025: Austin has its first known measles case since 2019.
Central Texas top stories for February 28, 2025. The measles case in Austin appears to be unrelated to the outbreak in West Texas. The Austin ISD School Board voted last night to approve leasing office space to The Greater Austin YMCA. Firefly Aerospace is preparing for its lunar lander to land on the moon this weekend. Volunteers are needed for tomorrow’s annual Great Texas River Cleanup in San Marcos.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 27, 2025: Austin is postponing changes to it’s rules for short-term rentals.
Central Texas top stories for February 27, 2025. Construction on the I-35 expansion’s second phase will begin soon. The City of Austin is unifying offices that provide resources to artists and creatives. Austin ISD may lease space in its administrative office to help chip away at its budget deficit. This year’s bluebonnet season could be hindered by drought conditions. The Texas Women’s basketball team has their final conference road game of the regular season tonight.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 14, 2025: The legal battle between a New York Doctor and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues.
Central Texas top stories for February 14, 2025. A Texas judge is ordering a New York doctor to stop prescribing abortion pills to people in Texas. Austin ISD is instituting a hiring freeze on March 1st to try to reduce its growing budget shortfall. A new report from the ERCOT suggests there’s more work ahead to bolster the state’s energy system. The Austin City Council is updating its on-street parking rules for the first time in 15 years. The Austin marathon will cause street closures this weekend.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 3, 2025: New rules for mining crypto.
Central Texas top stories for February 3, 2025. New rules are now in effect for crypto-currency mining in Texas. Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees is taking stock of bills that could impact public education funding. Texas House Democrats are calling on the governor to put public schools ahead of school vouchers. The City of Austin is looking to make some changes at parks, trails and greenbelts to prevent vehicle break-ins. Work is now starting to convert an abandoned railroad line in South Austin into a 6.5 mile trail. The weather rollercoaster continues.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 28, 2025
Central Texas top stories for January 28, 2025. Austin ISD is preparing for the potential impact of the President’s immigration policies. The city of Austin is looking to study the risk of a wildfire across thousands of acres of land.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 27, 2025
Central Texas top stories for January 27, 2025. ICE conducts immigration raids in Texas. Round Rock ISD is projected to have a surplus of about $8.2 million dollars this fiscal year. Norovirus surged across numerous states heading into 2025, including in Texas.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 18, 2024
Central Texas top stories for December 18, 2024. Today is the deadline for enrolling in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act for coverage beginning January 1st. Austin ISD will vote on whether to renew a contract with the charter school network that operates Webb Middle School. Round Rock ISD is limiting who can challenge its library books and course materials. Central Health officials have been getting pressed by Travis County Commissioners about conflicts with CommUnityCare. A cold front this morning will keep temperatures down through the weekend.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 8, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 8, 2024. A criminal justice nonprofit is dropping its challenge to Austin’s new labor contract with APD. Travis County voter turnout this year was down compared to 2020. Central Health broke ground today on the renovation of the old Sears building at the Hancock center. Austin ISD is celebrating the beginning of construction on the largest project funded by the 2022 school bond. Closures on Monday for Veterans Day.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 6, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 6, 2024. Reactions to the Presidential Election result in Travis County. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson may be headed for a runoff. One of the three races for a place in the Austin City Council is heading to a runoff. One Austin ISD race is heading to a runoff. And a couple of races in Hays County are undecided. Republican victories in several races in Williamson County. Voters in Manor have approved a higher tax rate to generate more revenue for the school district. San Marcos CISD voters approved a tax rate increase to generate more money for that district. Two more Austin-area cities have voted to decriminalize possessing small amounts of marijuana. Austin area homeowners are being asked to confirm their homestead exemption.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 4, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 4, 2024. Early Voting turnout. What to do if you encounter hiccups at the ballot box. High turnout in Williamson County during Early Voting. Austin ISD voters are deciding whether to approve a tax rate increase that would generate millions of dollars in new revenue for the district. Crews have been making progress containing a wildfire in Bastrop County.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 31, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 31, 2024. Early voting locations are open today and tomorrow until 7 pm with some voting locations open until 10 pm. Manor ISD will be putting in place new safety protocols after a student was fatally stabbed this week on a high school campus. Round Rock ISD is increasing the amount of rental assistance it offers employees to help with the high cost of living in the Austin area. Some school districts in the Austin area will be closed tomorrow.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 28, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 28, 2024. Early voting continues into its second week. Austin ISD says it has filled a position in its Ombuds Office dedicated to special education. Williamson County is looking to expand its jail and justice center. UT Austin will begin a $70 million restoration project on its iconic tower. Longhorns drop in the AP top 25 ranking after squeaking past Vanderbilt.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 22, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 22, 2024. High turnout for early voting in Travis, Hays and Williamson Counties. Voter turnout remains strong on the second day of early voting. Austin ISD officials say approving Proposition A is critical to giving teachers raises and keeping them in the district. The latest on the cleanup efforts for a train derailment in East Austin.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 18, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 18, 2024. Early Voting starts on Monday and elections officials are hoping people take advantage of that. Former Austin ISD school board members are speaking out in opposition to the district’s tax rate election. The City of Austin is getting ready to crack down on drivers who park in bike lanes. President Biden announced this week that a student loan forgiveness program for public servants has reduced or canceled debt for more than a million people. Parts of Austin have been getting some unexpected rain this afternoon.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 14, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 14, 2024. Del Valle ISD officially has a new leader. Chuy’s headquarters will leave Austin. Austin ISD educators are urging voters to support the district’s tax rate election this fall. Senator Ted Cruz and challenger Colin Allred will face off in a debate tomorrow night. The Europa Clipper is bringing UT technology to Jupiter’s moon. Cool weather is around the corner.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 9, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 8, 2024. Travis County seems to have as many people registered to vote as last presidential election. Austin ISD is asking voters to increase taxes to help pay down a budget deficit and provide some staff raises. Hays County voters will decide this fall whether to pass a major bond for road improvements. Travis County Commissioners want to join a City of Austin plan to reduce road deaths in the area.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 27, 2024
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.