Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2024. 17-year-old arrested in connection with deadly gunfire at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration. Austin Energy not raising pass-through fee this summer. Austin starts payments in guaranteed income program. Poll finds differing attitudes toward educational institutions based on political party. Summer solstice in Austin.
Guaranteed income
‘Texas, Being’ poetry collection takes reader on a Texas tour
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued to block a guaranteed income program in Harris County, calling it “plainly unconstitutional.”
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz insists his podcast is a volunteer gig and not about the money. But a new complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission says the arrangement violates campaign finance laws.
Houston’s mayor claims the city is broke. What’s the backstory, and just how bad is it?
A new book of poetry called “Texas, Being: A State of Poems” doesn’t attempt to sum up all things Texan, but it does take the reader on a journey. We’ll hear from Jenny Browne, who put the collection together.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 30, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 30, 2024. Austin residents raise concerns over a new proposed music venue. Animal advocates push back on proposed changes to Austin’s rules around dangerous dogs. Money distributed by Austin’s guaranteed income mostly went to housing. TxDOT seeks public input on proposed 290 expansion in Dripping Springs.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 02, 2022
Central Texas top stories for August 2, 2022. Austin guaranteed income update. Austin ISD teacher recruitment effort. Discussion of Austin teacher housing. UT increases investment in Giant Magellan Telescope.