Central Texas top stories for September 6, 2024. Travis County officials are responding to a recent announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who says more than a million people have been taken off state’s voter rolls since 202. Travis County is trying to revive efforts to fund a passenger rail from Austin to San Antonio. The City of Leander and its firefighters are one step closer to establishing their first-ever collective bargaining agreement. The City of Austin will receive a $10.5 million dollar grant to reduce fatal and serious pedestrian injuries.
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KUT Morning Newscast for August 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 12, 2024. Another hot week ahead for Austin and Central Texas. Austin Community College receives $7.5 million grant to expand and develop new training programs for semiconductor manufacturing. Texas lawmakers kick off two days of hearings on educational issues. The city of Austin is looking to include $50 million in next budget to increase parkland in the city. Texas Longhorn athletes earn 16 medals at Paris Olympic games, including 6 gold.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 5, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 5, 2024. AISD’s Board of Trustees is considering calling a tax rate election to generate more revenue for the district. City officials and the Austin Police Department are working on finalizing a labor contract by the end of the summer. Election officials in Williamson County say they plan to purchase pre-numbered paper ballots ahead of the November election. Travis County has a new website that’s intended to provide easy access to resources for sexual assault survivors ATXBelieves.org. Barton Springs is temporarily closed after Sunday’s storms. Longhorns had a busy weekend at the Paris Olympics.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 12, 2024. The City of Austin’s proposed budget is out today, priorities include a long-term contract with the local police union. A local theater company and ACC’s Drama Department are launching a new festival to highlight children’s work. President Jose Biden’s visit may cause traffic delays on Monday.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 1, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 1, 2024. New Austin police officers to get more money amid record-breaking departures. The Texas Attorney General is suing Austin over marijuana policies. The City of Austin is set to approve a tree trimming contract. Lower Colorado River Authority proposes new outdoor watering restrictions.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 24, 2024. Art Acevedo no longer joining city leadership. Project Lighthouse. The dangers of opioid overdoses.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 17, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 17, 2024. Another cold front is set to follow this hard freeze. What it’s like to sleep outside in the cold. Cold weather shelters remain open. Space heater safety. Student loan forgiveness.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 11, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 11, 2024. How the City of Austin is preparing for freezing temperatures. How to prepare your car for the cold. Plans for Austin’s MLK day march could change due to the freezing temperatures. Texas is having one of its warmest winters on record. Williamson county emergency responders partner with We Are Blood. Drought picture is improving with recent rains.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 21, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 21, 2023. Gas prices low ahead of Thanksgiving travel. Homeless Strategy Office. Ascension Seton nurses to protest tomorrow. Shiloh Black Cemetery in Hutto. Texas school superintendent salaries. El Niño is expected this winter.
KUT Morning Newscast for November 10, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 10, 2023. Veterans day. Airport holiday prep. Sobering Center support. Downtown Salvation Army shelter. Rising food insecurity in Williamson County. DAWA new HQ. Downtown road closures this weekend.
KUT Morning Newscast for November 7, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 7, 2023. Election day is today. Education propositions. Austin parks funding. San Marcos downtown plan. Longhorn basketball season openers.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 6, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 6, 2023. Election day is tomorrow. Early voting in Travis County. Christopher Taylor trial. Burying power lines. ACC funding changes. Lower gas prices. Longhorns vs. TCU.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 31, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 31, 2023. Chilly halloween. Mayor Watson charter school permit. Lake Travis ISD stadium bond package. Open enrollment starts tomorrow.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 20, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 20, 2023. Record temperatures today. Austin Convention Center overhaul. Public education funding plan. Early voting locations. Georgetown bonds. Little Amal.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 12, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 12, 2023. Changes coming to parking requirements in Austin. Austin ISD special education meeting. Aqua Texas over-pumping in Hays county. University of Texas robotics parade.
KUT Morning Newscast for September 13, 2023
Central Texas top stories for September 13, 2023. Ken Paxton trial continues. Austin expands parental leave for city employees. Central Health presents budget.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 2, 2023
Central Texas top stories for August 2, 2023. Bastrop wildfire update. I-35 expansion plans changing. Electric scooter injuries. City of Austin department consolidation reaction. San Marcos juvenile curfew repealed.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 2, 2023
Central Texas top stories for August 2, 2023. Red flag warning issued for Central Texas. Fire at Bastrop State Park burns 100 acres. July the hottest on record.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 9, 2023
Central Texas top stories for June 9, 2023. Austin City Council loosens land code. License plate readers. Austin rents are dropping. San Marcos residents opposing SMART terminal. Del Valle ISD book bus.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 6, 2023
Central Texas top stories for June 6, 2023. Austin hiring process for new city manager. Williamson County landfill upgrade. Austin DPS partnership update. Austin Animal Center new adoption program. Light rail plan final vote. Georgetown ISD teacher externships.