Congressional redistricting

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 25, 2025: Many Austin-area schools will open free or low cost after school programs this year

Central Texas top stories for August 25, 2025. Congressman Greg Casar announced today that if the new congressional map holds, he’ll run for the new Austin District 37. More than two-dozen schools in the Austin area will open free or low cost after school programs this year. The man who was driving the Leander school bus that rolled over a few weeks ago will not face criminal charges. The owners of Cheer Up Charlies say they’ve raised enough money from donations to pay their back rent. The Texas Longhorns football team starts their season this Saturday against Ohio State. Delta Airlines is adding three destinations to its roster of nonstop flights out of Austin.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 22, 2025: What new maps mean for Austin’s congressional districts

Central Texas top stories for August 22, 2025. Congressman Lloyd Doggett has said he won’t run for re-election if the new redistricting map goes into effect. The UT System Board of Regents has signed off on a new contract for Athletic Director Chris Del Conte to keep him on the Forty Acres through 2036. There’s a dispute over how much property tax should be paid by the Tesla Gigafactory. The owners of Cheer Up Charlies say they will close at the end of the month unless they can pay overdue rent. Travis County is hosting a resource fair for people affected by July’s Sandy Creek flooding.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 21, 2025: The Texas House passed a new district map designed to give Republicans an edge in Congress

Central Texas top stories for August 21, 2025. A new congressional map aimed at helping Republicans win five seats currently held by Democrats is now in the hands of the Texas Senate. The exact size of Austin’s airport expansion is starting to lock into place. Congressman Chip Roy announced today that he’s running for the Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General. The City of Austin is trying to bring back overnight vet care services at the Austin Animal Center. Assistant City Manager Eddie Garcia is leaving Austin to become Fort Worth police chief.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 19, 2025: A Texas Democrat is sleeping at the Texas Capitol to protest GOP redistricting and state trooper escorts

Central Texas top stories for August 19, 2025. House Democrats are back in Texas and the House Speaker wants to keep it that way to push through new Congressional maps. ACC and immigrant rights advocates are trying to intervene in a case that ended access to in-state tuition for students without legal status in Texas. A bridge over Cow Creek in Northwest Travis County is open again. Voters in the Hays school district will decide whether to give themselves a roughly 15% tax rate increase. A ban on outdoor burning was lifted today for parts of Northwest Travis County.

KUT Morning Newscast for August 4, 2025: More than 50 Texas House Democrats have fled the state to prevent Republicans from passing a heavily redrawn congressional map

Central Texas top stories for August 4, 2025. More than 50 Texas House Democrats have fled the state to prevent Republicans from passing a heavily redrawn congressional map, aimed at securing five extra seats for the GOP in the midterm elections. Flood survivors from Travis County’s Sandy Creek area attended a recent hearing with state lawmakers and local officials discussing the response to last month’s disaster. The Trump administration wants cities and counties to crack down on homeless encampments. Liberty Hill is the latest place in Central Texas to receive an ‘International Dark Sky Community’ designation.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 31, 2025: Newly-drawn congressional district maps released this week by Texas Republicans would set up a showdown for the remaining Democratic seat in the Austin area

Central Texas top stories for July 31, 2025. The newly-drawn congressional district maps released this week by Texas Republicans would have big implications for voters in Travis County. The organizers of Austin’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival say they’re facing a funding shortfall. The Austin City Council is signaling its willingness to ask voters for that approval in November. Renting an electric bike from Capital Metro will cost more starting tomorrow. We have entered the hottest part of the summer in Austin.

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 31, 2025: Texas Republicans have released a proposed map to redraw the state’s congressional districts

Central Texas top stories for July 31, 2025. Texas Republicans have released a proposed map to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The City of Austin plans to pass its budget within the next few weeks. The organizers of Austin’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival say they’re facing a funding shortfall this year. One of Austin’s best-kept parking secrets will disappear in the coming weeks.