Central Texas top stories for July 25, 2024. This week’s rain is helping fill Lake Travis. Capital Metro is launching a new Pickup Zone in northeast Austin. Hays County officials are reporting the first human case of West Nile virus. Lake Travis ISD won’t allow the use of cellphones for Pre-K through eighth grade students. The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel is offering a free workshop on how to become community organizers.
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KUT Morning Newscast for July 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 24, 2024. Austin has two finalists for the city’s next police chief, hear what they say about how they would tackle the job. President Joe Biden has rescheduled his trip to Austin next Monday. The bowling alley Highland Lanes will stay open for another 17 months. Capital Metro is donating single-day bus passes to AISD. Georgetown water customers may soon see an increase in their monthly bills.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 23, 2024. Today Austinites will get to meet the two finalists in the running to be Austin’s next police chief. Travis County Commissioners are about to put two new members on a board that manages affordable housing in the area. Capital Metro will continue to do business with the company that provides on-demand transit services MetroAccess and Pickup. The Austin Independent School District is heading into the new school year with a 78-million-dollar budget deficit, but that could change.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 5, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 5, 2024. Construction is about to begin on a new Capital Metro Park and Ride in Southeast Austin. Workers are without protection from heat exhaustion in Austin, but change may be on the way. The Austin City Council will get its first look at the draft budget for next fiscal year.
Morning Newscast for July 1, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 1, 2024. Construction starts today on a wishbone bridge that will connect the hike-and-bike trail around Lady Bird Lake. CapMetro’s bike sharing program will be temporarily out of service starting today, new bikes are on their way. The City of Austin will have to make decisions on which programs it will fund to make Lady Bird Lake safer.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 31, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 31, 2024. The Texas Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a petition by a group of women asking the state to clarify the medical exception to its abortion laws. Attorneys general in 14 states are calling for federal intervention after Governor Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry. The City of Austin is looking at how to pay for projects that help combat climate change. The City of Austin has accepted an 11-million-dollar grant from TxDOT to expand the city’s bike-share program. The City of San Marcos passed an ordinance this month banning single-use beverage containers on the river within city limits and in certain areas of city parks. Hyundai drivers can bring in their vehicles for a free anti-theft upgrade tomorrow at an Austin Police Department office.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 30, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2024. Advocates in Austin are asking state lawmakers to legalize fentanyl test strips after a recent surge in overdoses. CapMetro is looking to expand its on-demand pickup program in Leander. Austin city leaders are trying to help residents protect their homes from flood damage. The Austin City Council is trying to ease the process for starting and running a small business in the city. Austin FC’s home win streak comes to an end.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 27, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 27, 2024. Potentially record-breaking heat expected in the Austin area today. Some cooling centers will be open this Memorial Day. How Austin is helping city workers beat the heat. MetroBike will soon get an upgrade. Memorial Day closures. The Texas Softball team advanced to the Women’s College World Series yesterday.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 24, 2024. Heat advisory. City workers feeling the heat. Capital Metro will close two downtown MetroRail stations next year until 2026. A lawsuit accuses Central Health of improperly using taxpayer money. Austin FC to play three matches in a week. The Texas Softball team opens their Super Regional Series tonight at McCombs Field against Texas A&M.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for April 24, 2024. A Travis County grand jury has indicted a man accused of stabbing a Palestinian-American near the UT-Austin campus earlier this year. Travis County’s “State of the County” address returns. The Austin Police Department this week switched over to a private radio system. “Quiet zones” coming to train crossings in North Austin.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for April 23, 2024. Leander fire department propositions. Del Valle ISD has a new temporary leader. Travis County is taking a small step to provide lawyers for low-income people accused of crimes. Hutto will move into Stage One of its Drought Contingency Plan on May 1st. Austin home prices rise despite high interest rates. Hays CISD will fit buses with seat belts after last month’s deadly crash. Goodnight Ranch is getting a Park and Ride for a high-frequency bus line set to launch next year. Longhorn baseball.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 8, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 8, 2024. The Austin Independent School District is preparing to make major budget cuts to remain financially stable. A jury in Travis County has acquitted two former Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies of manslaughter charges. Today is your last day to order free at-home COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Postal Service. Hays CISD is one of several school districts in Central Texas now planning to close schools for the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Travis County has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8th. CapMetro Rail service will be free tomorrow for the second Austin FC home game this season. The Annual Art and Parks Tour is tomorrow.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 26, 2024. Voter turnout during early voting. Record day for wind and solar power. Two former Williamson County sheriff’s deputies are on trial in Travis County. Quiet zones still a few weeks away.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 26, 2024. Two former Williamson County deputies are on trial today for the death of Javier Ambler while he was in their custody. Last week of early voting. CapMetro apologies for problems faced at the brand new McKalla station on Saturday. Bell County declared a local state of disaster for the April eclipse. Austin ISD is not the only Central Texas school district dealing with a budget shortfall. UT Tower gets a facelift.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 23, 2024. Deadline for mail in ballots is today. Austin Energy rates are going up again. McKalla station update. Samsung’s impact on Taylor. San Marcos is still looking for public input on its long-term development plan. Heart of Texas Regatta.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 25, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 25, 2024. Drought conditions after heavy rains. Jacobs well started flowing again. Kate Cox will be a guest at President Biden’s State of the Union address. Austin City Council calls for more transparency in hiring. Jonestown becomes Central Texas’ latest dark sky community. McKalla station set to open in time for Austin FC’s season opener.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 23, 2024. Flood risk. CapMetro’s on-demand transit service Pickup is struggling to stay on schedule. More reactions to Art Acevedo’s return to Austin. Texas teacher demographics. Federal hearing reveals abuse incidents in Texas foster placements.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 18, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 18, 2024. A federal appeals court struck down part of a state law restricting books available in school libraries. Austin is looking to expand the budget to help crime victims with immediate needs. The Austin Council voted today to give eligible child care providers a 100-percent property tax exemption. Winter respiratory viruses and COVID-19. Capital Metro security guards. Current state of drought in Central Texas.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 19, 2023
Central Texas top stories for December 19, 2023. Lower property taxes in Travis County. New chair of the Texas State Board of Education. CapMetro offers free two-year bus passes. New elections administrator for Williamson County. Travis County Sheriff’s Office turns to social media to find recruits. It’s allergy season.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 5, 2023
Central Texas top stories for December 5, 2023. I-35 expansion to displace several local businesses. Bumps on the road to an electric Capital Metro. Ice storm warnings. Free emergency supplies for Austin residents. Christmas tree recycling.