Central Texas top stories for October 23, 2024. Warm, dry streak stretches into second month. San Marcos River has low flow. Group sues to stop Austin Police contract vote. $500,000 to help violence victims and prevent more violence. ACC partners to educate Travis Co inmates. Eager Early Voters. Gas prices lower.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 2, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 2, 2024. Under proposed Austin Police contract, complaint files would be public. Austin area school districts get the word out about tax rate elections. Ascension Seton still concerned about staffing even after getting a contract agreement. Avoiding the hassle of getting to and from ACL Fest.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 10, 2024. Austin’s interim Police Chief will not apply for the permanent job. An attempt to remove Travis County DA José Garza from office may be dismissed soon. Almost 200 Austin Pets Alive workers have voted to unionize. Lower prices at the pump are set to continue. The Zilker Eagle is set to open to the public this week.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 20, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 20, 2024. Chance of severe weather starting late tonight. Texas schools endowment pulls out of investment firm over climate policy. Gas prices rise again. Austin Police watching court battle over arresting migrants. Austin school getting safety upgrades. Free tax filing available in Texas.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 14, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 14, 2024. The city of Austin resumed contract negotiations with the local police union. The median sales price of homes in the Austin area is up slightly. Georgetown could partner with Williamson County to expand its animal shelter. The NAACP this week urged Black athletes to boycott predominantly white schools in Florida over the state’s anti-DEI policies. The University of Texas men’s basketball team is out of the Big 12 tournament.
KUT Morning Newscast for November 13, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 13, 2023. Ceasefire march. Vigil for Austin SWAT officer. Christopher Taylor jury deliberations. Downtown Salvation Army shelter. Texas Workforce Commission federal grant. Kyle firefighter classes. Cool season crops. Texas college football update.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 6, 2023
Central Texas top stories for June 6, 2023. Hotter-than-normal weather coming. First phase of Austin light rail gets formal approval. Travis mental health diversion center moves forward. Avoiding property fraud in Williamson. Austin Police officer faces another indictment. Ozone Action Day.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 20, 2023
Central Texas top stories for March 20, 2023. Austin Police training. Mental health diversion. COVID vaccine incentive. Dripping Springs ISD growth.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 23, 2023
Central Texas top stories for February 23, 2023. Home sale prices. Police contract. Ice storm disaster declaration. Austin ISD bond project timeline. San Marcos new City Manager. Wimberley City Council unopposed candidates.