Central Texas top stories for October 9, 2023. Expect increased fees on Austin utility bills. Austin members of Texas House want more school funding, not less. On the ballot: increased pension payments for retired Texas educators. Seasonal weather in Central Texas – for a change. Gas prices still falling.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 6, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 6, 2023. The weekend weather we’ve been waiting for. Building drainage tunnels for I-35 overhaul will be a noisy process. Lake levels remain low after recent rains. Gas prices dropping faster. New details about AISD special ed monitors. Texas OU showdown.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 2, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 2, 2023. Rain, cooler-than-normal weather expected later this week. Century-old diseased tree at Barton Springs Pool to be removed this week. Special session focused on “education” expected this month. Austin looking to close gaps in Shoal Creek Trail. Gas prices getting lower. Texas faces OU this weekend in Dallas.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 28, 2023
Central Texas top stories for September 28, 2023. Much more rain needed to have substantial effect on drought. Despite restrictions, some grass greener in San Marcos. Austin Energy bills going up. More kids getting free meals at school. Gas prices going down.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 14, 2023
Central Texas top stories for September 14, 2023. Microburst blamed for weather damage in Cedar Park. Steiner Ranch residents get caught up in water cutoffs. Austin home prices seem to be leveling off. Tiny homes, RVs soon to be legal living spaces on Austin properties. Austin council voted to make more police data available. Gas prices on the rise.
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 July 27, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 27, 2023. Speed monitoring signs part of Texas effort to reduce speeding. Flash drought worsening in Central Texas. Proposed increase for Austin Police budget getting criticism. Austin gets $65 million to address homelessness. Gas prices seeing rapid rise. Elgin ISD expands clear backpack policy. Hamilton Pool partially reopens for swimming.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 03, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 03, 2023. Texas students bouncing back from pandemic. DPS patrols of Austin resuming. Gas prices down from last week. Busy week at Austin airport. Free pet adoptions in Williamson. Austin FC.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 11, 2023
Central Texas top stories for April 11, 2023. Texas school board members want more school funding. DA Garza asks to present evidence to parole board. Austin looking to improve communication with public. TxDOT presents aesthetic design concepts for I-35 overhaul. Williamson allocated COVID relief funding. Gas prices rising.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 23, 2023
Central Texas top stories for February 23, 2023. Austin Police benefits extension. Fentanyl dangers roundtable. Pflugerville school closure vote. Much mulch becoming available after storm. Travis debris drop-off change. Gas prices lower.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 09, 2023
Central Texas top stories for February 09, 2023. Fewer outages but some persist. Venting at Austin City Council meeting. Austin utility late fees waived. Agreement on APD contract. Disability Rights Texas wants AISD investigation. New ACC mental health center. Water research funding. Lower gas prices.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 29, 2022
Central Texas top stories for December 29, 2022. Cedar Park jugging arrests. Leander mayor on Atmos Energy. New Austin Water Director. Gas prices increase. Christmas tree recycling.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 07, 2022
Central Texas top stories for December 07, 2022. High COVID transmission. AISD sex education curriculum. Law enforcement commission called toothless. Shoal Creek Conservancy concerns. More CapMetro drivers. Lower gas prices. Trail of Lights closures.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 23, 2022
Central Texas top stories for November 23, 2022. Messy holiday weather ahead. Forums announced for Austin runoffs. Austin Rep wants school funding change. Student loan relief. Local band in Macy’s Parade. Gas prices lower.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 21, 2022
Central Texas top stories for November 21, 2022. Chilliness eases later this week. Social studies curriculum. School vouchers opposition. Fewer Austin Early Voting locations. Texas vs Baylor. Gas prices, Capitol Christmas Tree.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 17, 2022
Central Texas top stories for November 17, 2022. Texas electric grid concerns. RSV + flu outbreak. Austin nurse union rally. UT System freedom of speech. New temporary tags. Gas prices.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 10, 2022
Central Texas top stories for November 10, 2022. Austin Energy. Education Austin’s influence. AISD interim superintendent leaving. Leander ISD joining recapture. Strong cold front tomorrow. Gas prices lower.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 20, 2022
Central Texas top stories for October 20, 2022. Austin City Council District 8 candidate forum. Marijuana decriminalization on San Marcos ballot. NOAA winter forecast. Austin hotel capacity. Persistent drought. Hays Health Fair. Lower gas prices.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 8, 2022
Central Texas top stories for August 8, 2022. Del Valle ISD clear backpacks. Bus driver shortage. Tax rates. Gas prices. Texas football. Save our springs.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 28, 2022
Central Texas top stories for July 28, 2022. Wildfires in Central Texas. Jacob’s Well flow stops. Point in time counts resuming. San Marcos marijuana decriminalization. MoveOutATX begins. PanAm Park renaming postponed. Gas prices. 183 flyover closure.