Central Texas top stories for August 9, 2024. Much of the Austin area is still under a Heat Advisory until this evening at 8:00. The Austin area is seeing a continued decline in the average cost of rent. Austin Energy is going ahead with plans to upgrade the dam that forms Lake Walter E. Long. Animal rights advocates are calling for the Austin Aquarium to shut down. A new Buc-ee’s is coming to our area. Some kids in Kyle are getting free haircuts ahead of the school year. The annual sales-tax free weekend is happening now through Sunday. Gas prices in Austin buck the statewide trend.
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KUT Morning Newscast for March 07, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 07, 2024. Low turnout in March 5th primary. Austin-Bergstrom expects big crowds this week. Lake Travis ISD will be closed for the April 8th solar eclipse. San Marcos Buc-ee’s. Paxlovid.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 5, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 5, 2024. Super Tuesday. Austin City Manager finalists. The nurses’ union at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin has voted to ratify its first contract. Hutto ISD’s response to the district being named in a lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton. Buc-ee’s may be coming to San Marcos. Austin prepares for the eclipse. Texas State Parks are accepting Day Pass reservations for the total eclipse starting March 8th. Planning a safe ride home during SXSW. Longhorns baseball.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 22, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 22, 2024. State of Black Austin. The Austin City Council has endorsed remote work as part of its Climate Equity Plan. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office will be training local law enforcement agencies on how to respond to active shooter situations. The San Marcos City Council has passed a “can ban” ordinance. San Marcos could get a Buc-ee’s.