Central Texas top stories for October 14, 2024. Del Valle ISD officially has a new leader. Chuy’s headquarters will leave Austin. Austin ISD educators are urging voters to support the district’s tax rate election this fall. Senator Ted Cruz and challenger Colin Allred will face off in a debate tomorrow night. The Europa Clipper is bringing UT technology to Jupiter’s moon. Cool weather is around the corner.
del valle ISD
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for September 23, 2024. The Del Valle ISD school board has chosen a new superintendent. The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is increasing its parkland by about 40 percent. Officials in Williamson County say Child Protective Services is struggling to protect abused and neglected children. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is putting out a warning about an attempted scam. The Lorraine “Grandma” Camacho Activity Center is getting new bikes and helmets for its youth programs. This is the first full day of fall.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 6, 2024
Central Texas top stories for September 6, 2024. UT-Austin fell in the bottom ten out of more than 250 institutions nationwide in a ranking of the best and worst colleges and universities for free speech. Potential fraud in the application process has raised questions about the Texas Energy Fund. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Travis County today over a program encouraging voter registration. The Cheneys throw their support behind Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Austin’s Bat Fest is tomorrow. Del Valle ISD is getting a new acting superintendent after the current one announced his retirement. Longhorns visit The Big House this weekend. This should be a better weekend than last to fill up your gas tank.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 7, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 7, 2024. Most of the Austin area is under a Heat Advisory until tomorrow evening at 8:00. No projects in Texas received funding this week from the U.S. Department of Energy. The ACLU has joined a lawsuit that says the move to change how appeals are handled in Texas violates the state’s constitution. TxDOT’s Bat Boxes hope to make up for bridges that will be demolished for the expansion of I-35. Del Valle ISD welcomed students back today. Ozone Action Day issued for tomorrow.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 23, 2024. The two finalists in the running to be the next Austin Police Chief are meeting with the public in Austin today. Booster guidance for the summer surge of COVID-19. Del Valle ISD is looking for a new superintendent and accepting applications for about another month. The Austin school board is considering whether to call a tax rate election in November to generate more revenue for the district. People in Georgetown may soon see an increase in their monthly water bill. A new online exhibit is providing a way for Tejano community groups in Austin to have their voices heard. Below-normal temperatures and rain in Austin this week.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 22, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 22, 2024. Families of victims of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting are suing the state of Texas. Del Valle ISD pay raises. Texas Lyceum poll finds support for marijuana legalization is growing in Texas. Audit finds shortfalls in Austin’s 911 call taking during periods of high demand. Wheatsville Food Co-Op plans to close its flagship location on Guadalupe Street and focus on building smaller stores.
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 February 21, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 21, 2024. Numbers from the first day of early voting. The Del Valle ISD school board president resigned in protest of a former trustee being re-appointed to the board. Construction on I-35 is neverending. I-35 expansion explained. Leander lagoon plans. Hays County’s workforce is growing fast. Longhorns sports.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 21, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 21, 2024. Numbers from the first day of early voting. School vouchers are not a priority for Republican voters. Del Valle ISD swears in trustee to vacant seat. Georgetown is educating its residents on water conservation.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 20, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 20, 2024. Early voting in the March 5th primaries begins today. Lawyers for the City of Austin were in court today over the question of how tax dollars collected from property owners just south of Lady Bird Lake can be used. The City of San Marcos is considering a “can ban” ordinance. Austin Justice Coalition calls out the city over a lack of progress on over 50 recommendations from 2008 meant to improve the quality of life of Black residents. Del Valle ISD to swear in former trustee to vacant school board seat.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 16, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 16, 2024. Austin City Council is looking at ways to support low-cost or free events. The state of Texas squares off against the U.S. Justice Department in federal court over immigration law. Del Valle ISD reappoints a former trustee to their former seat. Round Rock ISD to host a kid friendly comic convention. Austin marathon road closures.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 15, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 15, 2024. The League of Women Voters are preparing folks for early voting in the March primaries. Travis County republicans will hand-count mail-in ballots. Del Valle ISD is still looking to fill a seat on the school board vacant since June.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 12, 2024. The City of Leander moves into phase four of its water conservation plan. Texas GOP censures Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan. Shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston over the weekend. Del Valle ISD school board open seat application deadline is today. Landowners in Williamson County are raising concerns over the county’s water supply.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 24, 2024. Fayette County is under a flood warning. Williamson County EMS is hosting a free class tonight on the risks of opioid overdoses. The Central Texas Food Bank is opening a food pantry in a Del Valle ISD campus. Construction begins on affordable housing in Austin. Energy conservation explained. Union membership in Texas rose last year.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 09, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 09, 2023. Central Texas is expecting the coldest weather of the season next week. The City of Austin is activating its cold weather shelter operations tonight. Austin Police plan to set up an arraignment court at the downtown jail. A group in Williamson County is petitioning to have the western portion of the county join the nearby Bell County water conservation district. Del Valle ISD school board seat remains open. Longhorns men’s basketball looking for their first Big 12 conference victory of the season.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 08, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 08, 2023. Wind advisory in effect until tomorrow. Austin is far from reaching its affordable housing goals. Utility company Aqua Texas is suing the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Austin light rail lawsuit update. San Marcos is in stage 2 drought restrictions. Del Valle ISD school board could fill a long-vacant seat at tonight’s meeting.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 1, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 1, 2023. Trauma recovery center opens in Travis County. Pflugerville ISD tax rate election. Lawn equipment pollution. Buford tower restored. Del Valle ISD new high school. Texas Rangers’ ties to Central Texas. Drought conditions after rain spell.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 5, 2023
Central Texas top stories for September 5, 2023. ERCOT announces new September demand record; hope for double-digit high temps after this week. New languages added for Austin emergency alerts. Author of ‘death star’ bill still says it’s legal. Del Valle ISD needs new board member after unexpected vacancy. New guidelines for blood donation eligibility. Labor Day weekend busier than last year at Austin airport.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 28, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 28, 2023. Amendment would allow more live music venues away from Downtown Austin area. Proposed Austin budget would consolidate equity offices. Del Valle ISD adding campus officers. ACC chancellor tapped to lead A&M Central Texas. We Luv Video opening tomorrow. I-35 closed in Georgetown next two nights. Austin Public Health trying to keep vaccines free for some. Trail to Q2 Stadium meeting tomorrow.
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.