Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2024. ACC Board of Trustees is considering how much to increase employee pay next year, a local union is pushing for more. People in San Marcos will hear train horns for the first time since 2015. The intersection of MoPac and Bee Cave Road may see big changes. Austin Water is asking Austinites in the southwest area to save water this Friday.
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KUT Morning Newscast for May 3, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 3, 2024. The Austin City Council approved a resolution to protect transgender people. The Austin City Council has unanimously approved new policies for long-term water conservation and drought response. Travis County voters will elect people to oversee property tax appraisals for the first time. The Leander Independent School District has created a new, two-million-dollar grant program for its teachers and staff. Hays County’s hosting a Tire Collection Event tomorrow.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 1, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 1, 2024. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a flood of overdose-related calls this week. Austin Water will bring its plans for future conservation to the City Council tomorrow. San Marcos “can ban” goes into effect today.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 19, 2024
Central Texas top stories for April 19, 2024. Austin Water unveiled a new plan to conserve water and battle drought. Moderate to severe drought is persisting mainly in western parts of Central Texas. The City of San Marcos is getting 14 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation. San Marcos is hosting its annual summer fan drive. The City of Austin is looking into how entry fees at its swimming pools can be adjusted. Weekend rain chances. Tomorrow’s Texas Football Orange & White game is still on schedule, despite the high likelihood of rain. Austin FC face Houston in their second Copa Tejas match of the year.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 24, 2023
Central Texas top stories for August 24, 2023. ERCOT calls for electricity conservation, warning of ‘high potential to enter emergency operations’. Austin Water facing dwindling supply as lakes drop. Program to create affordable housing challenged by property owners. Efforts to save beloved Barton Springs tree. Kind Clinic offers intersex-specific health care.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 26, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 26, 2023. Flow from Barton Springs about 24% of normal due to drought. Conservation tips from Austin Water. Austin leaders hear hours of criticism about proposed budget. City leaders highlight steps toward more affordable Austin housing. Austin Community College set to get new leader. Austin FC transfers.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 06, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 06, 2023. Austin Water addressing taste, odor issue. Arrest made in 2018 deadly San Marcos apartment fire. Northbound I-35 closed tonight in Georgetown. Leander Library Foundation expected to be dissolved. Austin Music Commission holds off on SXSW musician pay recommendation. Copa Airlines makes Austin-Bergstrom International Airport more international.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 30, 2023
Central Texas top stories for March 30, 2023. Austin Water audit response. Texas Observer lives. Day of Advocacy. Over the counter Narcan. Blood donation requirements. Central Health demographic report.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 29, 2023
Central Texas top stories for March 29, 2023. I-35 expansion project. Austin Water audit. School voucher bill advances. Medical marijuana retail store opens in Austin. Storm debris update.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 19, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 19, 2023. Austin Water audit. City of Taylor homeless camping ordinance. ACC chancellor Richard Rhodes retiring. Texas energy grid proposed overhaul. Transportation legislation for bikers and pedestrians.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 18, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 18, 2023. High fire danger. Bill would ban phone use while driving statewide. Austin Water audit report. I-35 lane closures. Homelessness in Taylor. Austin artist grants. Texas basketball.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 10, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 10, 2023. Homicide numbers down. Alex Gonzales Public Safety Commission. Creative Space Assistance Program. Pflugerville ISD school closures. Williamson County COVID-19 relief for water infrastructure improvements. Austin Water emergency winter kits. South by Southwest volunteers.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 29, 2022
Central Texas top stories for December 29, 2022. Cedar Park jugging arrests. Leander mayor on Atmos Energy. New Austin Water Director. Gas prices increase. Christmas tree recycling.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 12, 2022
Central Texas top stories for December 12, 2022. Early voting surge. Election day tomorrow. Austin Water director finalists. Homeless lives lost. School funding bill. Relief funds for water improvements.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 7, 2022
Central Texas top stories for October 7, 2022. APD cameras. Austin aquifer storage. Staying healthy at ACL. Kyle quinceañera expo. Red river showdown. Austin FC.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 26, 2022
Central Texas top stories for July 26, 2022. State lawmakers hear testimony on parental rights legislation. New development in the legal fight over bans on face mask mandates. Uvalde CISD’s Board of Trustees calls for a special legislative session. Austin’s water supply will be tested for potentially harmful chemicals.
Disasters and Preparedness
When it comes to disasters and preparing for them there is a lot we might not consider.
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of being in the midst of catastrophe (in this case a very cold one) and how to mentally focus in order to prepare for the unexpected.