Central Texas top stories for July 25, 2025. The Texas state legislature kicked off a series of hearings on redistricting; advocates and elected officials held a rally outside the Capitol. Austin is dedicating more money to preventing and responding hate crimes. A new hotel and convention center is coming to Austin near the Circuit of the Americas track. A gas rate increase was postponed by Austin City Council. Lake Travis is open once more. Residents look for sentimental items among the debris from the flood of the July 5th weekend.
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KUT Morning Newscast for April 14, 2025: Explosion in Northwest Austin left six injured and damaged 24 homes
Central Texas top stories for April 14, 2025. A home explosion in Northwest Austin left six people injured and damaged two dozen homes. The City of Austin is working with artists to preserve art installations previously in the Convention Center. AISD is holding a community meeting today to hear the community’s input on the possible closure of Dobie Middle School. Williamson County leaders are considering building a tollway along Ronald Regan Boulevard. The City of Kyle will not host its annual Gathering of the Kyles this year.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 6, 2025: Low humidity today will result in near critical fire weather conditions in the Austin area.
Central Texas top stories for March 6, 2025. The National Weather Service says wind gusts as high as 30 miles per hour and low humidity will create near critical fire weather conditions today. The Lower Colorado River Authority is entering tougher drought restrictions. As the city of Austin works to redevelop some of its buildings, works of art housed inside them could be destroyed.