fire danger

Fire danger and the weather ahead

Wildfires are burning in different parts of the state. The latest on containment efforts and on the continued risk.
President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress received an intensely divided reception. What he said that could impact Texas.
In our ongoing exploration of how Texas came to get the energy system it has today, we go back into history and the 1970s energy crisis.
We could be nearing the end of an era: that of the paperback book. Why some publishers are shying away from paperback releases.
And: It’s nearly time for one of Texas’ biggest festivals. We’ll take a look at a little of what’s to come at this year’s South by Southwest.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 29, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 29, 2023. Rents in Austin went down in 2023. City workers set to return to in-person work. Low fire danger for New Year’s eve fireworks. Sugar Bowl preview.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 10, 2023

Central Texas top stories for August 10, 2023. Red Flag Warning for high fire danger. Drought worsening in Central Texas. STAR Flight helicopters helping in wildfire fight. Cedar Park man arrested on explosive components charge. Gas prices down in past week.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 09, 2023

Central Texas top stories for August 09, 2023. Excessive Heat Warning. Red Flag Warning. Wildfire destroys Cedar Park apartment building, damages others. Austin Music Commission calls on SXSW to pay musicians more. Austin setting up more shelter space for homeless. Taylor Library board recommends compromise on challenged book. Some Austin pools to remain open.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 08, 2023

Central Texas top stories for August 08, 2023. Excessive Heat Warning. Red Flag Warning. Hays water company fined for overuse. Austin-area rent prices see slight decline. Travis approves money to combat overdose deaths. Texans losing Medicaid. First days of school.