Central Texas top stories for August 1, 2024. An investigation has found extensive problems in Texas youth prisons. New Title IX rules are blocked in more than two dozen states, including Texas. The City of Georgetown reports more mosquito traps testing positive for West Nile Virus. A new clinic in East Austin is about to open its doors to patients. Outdoor warning sirens are once again operational in San Marcos. Gas prices have turned lower, but possibly not for long. Former Longhorn rower Kate Knifton helped lead Team USA to its best Olympic finish in the Women’s 4 racing event since 1992.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 26, 2024. Police, fire and EMS make up a majority of the City of Austin’s proposed budget. Affordable housing in East Austin will feature solar powered homes. West Nile virus is cropping up again in the Austin area. The Texas Historical Commission has voted to designate UT’s School of Social Work a State Antiquities Landmark. MoveOutATX. Austinites at the Olympics.
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.
Massive disruption worldwide blamed on latest Microsoft update from Austin-based CrowdStrike
A massive disruption that knocked businesses and services offline worldwide – grounding planes, keeping bank customers from accessing their balances and more – was blamed on the latest Microsoft update from Austin-based cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.
The Justice Department has sued the Texas-based nonprofit Southwest Key Programs, alleging sexual abuse of migrant children in their care.
A new study sounds an alarm over the safety of tampons after finding found toxic metals, including arsenic and lead, in over a dozen popular brands. We’ll hear from the lead researcher.
Also: the week in politics with The Texas Tribune and poetry from the Typewriter Rodeo.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 11, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 11, 2024. Austin Water is likely to increase rates in 2025. How to stay cool in San Marcos as the temperatures rise. There are more than 13-hundred pets at Austin’s animal shelter still in need of forever homes. The City of Georgetown is looking to cut down the amount of water used for landscaping. FACE grants for food, climate and resilience efforts. It’s still spring storm season in Central Texas.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 28, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 28, 2024. It’s Election Day for primary runoff races across Texas. The Texas Republican party doubled-down on private school vouchers during the recent state convention. Austin ISD is providing Spanish interpretation at its high school graduation ceremonies. City leaders in Georgetown are preparing for another hot, dry summer. The National Weather Service says there’s an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms in the Austin area late this afternoon.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 23, 2024. Travis County Medical Examiner’s report on the impact of the opioid epidemic in central texas. The City of Temple confirmed a tornado touched down there last night. Two Central Texas cities are among the fastest growing in the country. Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon Mercado on the significance of local elections. The Texas Baseball team was eliminated from the Big 12 Championship.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 16, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 16, 2024. Austin City Council could vote to reduce the amount of land needed to build a house. The City of Austin is searching for a new police chief. The City of Austin does not have enough money to finish road projects promised to voters when they approved a property tax increase in 2016. Travis County voters will decide whether to raise taxes to expand child care options for low income families. The City of Georgetown could use treated wastewater to meet its long-term water supply challenges. Austin to host the 2025 MLS All Star Game. Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible this afternoon and evening in the Austin area.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 16, 2024
Central Texas top stories for April 16, 2024. Austin is facing a budget shortfall. San Marcos water restrictions may be changing soon. UT Austin President Jay Hartzell on staff layoffs to comply with a new state law banning DEI initiatives at public universities. “Bike lane bounty” initiative hits a snag. All Things Wild takes in a duck with a missing bill. Changes to Zilker Park’s weekend parking fee.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 27, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 27, 2024. Austin’s next city manager. Round Rock ISD’s acculturation class. Fire risk today. The Austin Animal Center is moving to acquire land for a new shelter. Georgetown to raise water rates. Travis County Parks are expecting big crowds for Easter Sunday.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 14, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 14, 2024. The city of Austin resumed contract negotiations with the local police union. The median sales price of homes in the Austin area is up slightly. Georgetown could partner with Williamson County to expand its animal shelter. The NAACP this week urged Black athletes to boycott predominantly white schools in Florida over the state’s anti-DEI policies. The University of Texas men’s basketball team is out of the Big 12 tournament.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 12, 2024. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling that grants a Texas father the right to block his daughter from receiving birth control. An I-35 tunnel through downtown Austin is getting closer to becoming a reality. A pedestrian was killed, and another injured, in a hit-and-run early Tuesday in downtown Austin. People in Georgetown may soon see an increase in their monthly water bill. Longhorn sports.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 29, 2024. Cornyn’s bid for Republican Leader in the Senate. How to protect your home from wildfires. Free library cards for people who live in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The City of Georgetown has begun the process of upgrading its water metering systems. Winter’s last gasp. Talarico on school chaplain law. Dripping Springs gets a new skate park.
A younger generation is taking over the Texas oil fields
For the first time in centuries, an American-built – and more specifically, Texas-built – spacecraft has touched down on the moon.
Multiple law enforcement officers who responded to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting have been ordered to appear before a grand jury investigating the failed police response.
The folks calling the shots in the Texas oil industry seem to be getting younger. What does this change mean for the industry?
A giant among advocates for people with disabilities in Texas steps down after a quarter century. We’ll talk with Dennis Borel of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities about the challenges ahead.
Plus, the week in politics with The Texas Tribune.
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 January 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 10, 2024. How the power grid will fare with the inbound freezing temperatures. Austin ISD gets $6 million to buy electric buses. St. Davids HealthCare announces expansion. 2 years since Austin Public Library got rid of late fees. Georgetown is building a new water treatment plan. City of Kyle to update folks on road projects.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 14, 2023
Central Texas top stories for December 14, 2023. Austin wants to help folks build an additional home in their backyard. IntegralCare will choose a new CEO today. The Texas State Board of Education approved new standards for school library collections. Georgetown seeks public input for its transportation plan. Food insecurity in Hays county. Longhorn football’s 2024 schedule is revealed.
KUT Morning Newscast for November 29, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 29, 2023. Austin winter readiness. 1836 Project. Georgetown water demand. Edwards Aquifer species not endangered. Prescribed burn at Southeast Metropolitan Park.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 26, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 26, 2023. Severe weather in Central Texas. Flood safety. Drought monitor. United Airlines flight attendants protest. National drug takeback day in Kyle. School voucher pushback. Georgetown drag show. CapMetro rules on alcohol consumption.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 25, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 25, 2023. Austin ISD superintendent search. Natural gas power plant amendment. Georgetown pride. Victor Wembanyama debuts tonight.