Barton Springs Pool

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 6, 2025: Austin activist Greg Stoker released from Israeli prison

Central Texas top stories for October 6, 2025. An Austin activist who was detained in an Israeli prison has been released. A Travis County judge postponed a hearing in a lawsuit against the Sunrise Navigation Center set for today. Today is the last chance to register to vote in the November 4th election. Visitors to National Parks in Texas may find a lack of services as the federal government shutdown goes on. The Longhorns dropped out of the AP top 25 college football rankings. Barton Springs Pool will be closed tomorrow for most of the day.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 26, 2025: A bill that would ban THC products is headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk

Central Texas top stories for May 26, 2025. Hundreds of Austinites employed at local cannabis shops could lose their jobs. Austin ISD officials are recommending another $44 million worth of cuts. Barton Springs Pool will close an hour earlier every day starting June 1st. The Zilker Eagle Mini Train will be closed for at least a few days after someone drove across the train tracks.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 6, 2025: Barton Springs Pool closes as South by Southwest hits Austin.

Central Texas top stories for March 6, 2025. Weather conditions are raising the risk of fire today in the Austin area. Public education advocates say a proposal to increase per-student funding falls short of what schools need. Barton Springs Pool is closed through next week for its annual spring cleaning. The City of Austin is trying to improve its Art in Public Places program. Frontier Airlines is expanding its service from Austin.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 17, 2024. More school districts have been restricting cell phone use. Leander city leaders are looking at how to meet a growing demand for water. Travis County is fighting back against Ken Paxton’s lawsuit that aims to stop the county’s efforts to mail out voter registration forms to unregistered voters. Del Valle High School administrators confiscated a weapon from a student today before the student entered the building. Barton Springs Pool will reopen on Thursday after being closed for almost three weeks. A partial lunar eclipse will happen tonight.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for August 30, 2024. More than a dozen proposed amendments to the Austin City Charter will not be on the ballot this fall. Barton Springs Pool is closed for repairs. The City of Austin is moving forward with its plan to implement its Reproductive Justice Fund. Katz’s Deli will be reopening in its original location. The season opener tomorrow for the Texas Longhorns is tomorrow. Most government offices and facilities will be closed for Labor Day.