Gender Affirming Care

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 9, 2025: A local group is launching a campaign opposing the City of Austin’s proposed property tax increase

Central Texas top stories for September 9, 2025. The Save Austin Now political action committee is launching a campaign opposing the City of Austin’s proposed property tax increase. A new Texas law is blocking a local organization that provides first aid during public protests from events on the UT campus. Hormone replacement therapy will no longer be available for UT Austin students seeking gender affirming care from campus clinics. A group of locals is urging Travis County to break its tax rebate deal with Tesla. The recent slide we’ve been seeing in gas prices has come to an abrupt end. Tomorrow is an Ozone Action Day.

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Houston Housing Authority caught citing fake legal quotes

Gov. Greg Abbott touted plans to have Texas build a border wall, even soliciting donations from the public. Why the project’s now being scrapped.
The U.S. Supreme Court is issuing decisions today, including one affecting gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
Lawyers use previous cases to argue in court – but the Houston Housing Authority is caught citing dozens of case quotes that don’t exist.
Journalist Liz Bruenig is exploring her opinions on the death penalty – her own family still healing from a horrific crime.
And: A group of Afghan refugees making their home in San Antonio are gaining attention for their athletic prowess.
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