Central Texas top stories for August 19, 2024. AISD Board of Trustees is deciding tonight whether to call a tax rate election in November. Travis County residents are likely to see higher property tax bills this fall. A new 20-gate concourse at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is getting closer to becoming a reality. Today will be the hottest day of the summer so far.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 9, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 9, 2024. Much of the Austin area is still under a Heat Advisory until this evening at 8:00. The Austin area is seeing a continued decline in the average cost of rent. Austin Energy is going ahead with plans to upgrade the dam that forms Lake Walter E. Long. Animal rights advocates are calling for the Austin Aquarium to shut down. A new Buc-ee’s is coming to our area. Some kids in Kyle are getting free haircuts ahead of the school year. The annual sales-tax free weekend is happening now through Sunday. Gas prices in Austin buck the statewide trend.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 9, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 9, 2024. National Weather Service extends local heat advisory for third straight day. Austin Pride and Festival takes to downtown this weekend. The AISD school board moves closer to deciding whether to ask voters to approve a new tax rate in November to help plug funding gaps, while the district works to fill its teacher vacancies ahead of the new school year. The annual Texas sales tax holiday takes place this weekend. RFK Jr. will appear on Texas ballots this fall.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 8, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 8, 2024. Heat advisory extended until tomorrow evening. The Austin ISD school board is weighing whether to ask voters to approve a new property tax rate in November. Round Rock is surveying roads to prioritize repairs. Enforcement in school zones is starting back up. It’s another Ozone Action Day in the Austin area.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 8, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 8, 2024. Austin City Council members are set to finalize the city budget over the next week. Austin is set to open a record number of permanent supportive housing in the next couple of years. The Central Health board of managers vote on a proposed tax rate. The University Interscholastic League has announced new rules for outdoor activities to keep students safe in the heat. Lockhart voters will decide this fall whether to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession, and the National Weather Service expects triple-digit highs into next week.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 7, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 7, 2024. Most of the Austin area is under a Heat Advisory until tomorrow evening at 8:00. No projects in Texas received funding this week from the U.S. Department of Energy. The ACLU has joined a lawsuit that says the move to change how appeals are handled in Texas violates the state’s constitution. TxDOT’s Bat Boxes hope to make up for bridges that will be demolished for the expansion of I-35. Del Valle ISD welcomed students back today. Ozone Action Day issued for tomorrow.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 7, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 7, 2024. There’s a heat advisory in place for the Austin area from 11 am today until tomorrow at 8 pm. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is looking at adding lanes to the 183-A toll road, but first they must address environmental concerns. Travis County Commissioners are considering giving out raises based on market rates, that means some employees wouldn’t get raises at all. The exhibit “Soy Austin, soy Travis County, highlights Latine artists at the Austin History Center.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 28, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 28, 2024. More heat advisories today and tomorrow. Austin ban on public camping effectively upheld by U.S. Supreme Court. Fentanyl danger remains. Texas a big contributor to U.S. GDP. Free wedding ceremonies for Travis County’s Marriage Equality Week. UT celebrates joining the SEC.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 27, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 27, 2024. More Heat Advisories. Austin area drought free heading into dry season. Court rejects challenge of Daniel Perry pardon. Arrested UT campus protester relieved trespass charge dropped. Ascension leaving health insurance marketplace. Evictions at pre-pandemic levels after expiration of San Marcos ordinance.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 26, 2024. The U.S. Soupreme court could decide the fate of Austin’s laws surrounding homelessness. Infant deaths increased in Texas after the 2021 abortion ban. Austin Water customers could see a rate increase next year. UT has a new head baseball coach. Yesterday’s heat advisory has been extended, take precautions.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 25, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 25, 2024. Heat Advisory extended until Wednesday evening. Austin Energy looking at another rate increase. Hays CISD latest local school district to operate on budget deficit. Travis Co considering helping with high childcare costs. Georgetown weighing incentives for electricity conservation.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 25, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 25, 2024. There’s a heat advisory into effect today. The application process for Austin Energy’s “Medically Vulnerable Registry: has left hundreds of people waiting. The family of Joshua Wright, a man killed by a former Hays County Corrections Officer in 2022, plans to take their case to civil court. Taylor native Fred Kerley is going to the summer Olympics in Paris.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 4, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2024. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8PM. Travis County DA Jose Garza is filing a legal challenge to the pardon of Daniel Perry. A union representing ACC employees is asking for an 8.5% raise across-the-board. Calls for heat-related illnesses are on the rise. Local hospitals have access to electronic records again after a ransomware attack on the Ascension health care system. Longhorns back in the Women’s College World Series finals.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 24, 2024. Heat advisory. City workers feeling the heat. Capital Metro will close two downtown MetroRail stations next year until 2026. A lawsuit accuses Central Health of improperly using taxpayer money. Austin FC to play three matches in a week. The Texas Softball team opens their Super Regional Series tonight at McCombs Field against Texas A&M.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 6, 2023
Central Texas top stories for September 6, 2023. Another Heat Advisory, but relief may be on the way. Last-minute tussle over Central Heath budget. City of Austin can’t do much about autonomous cars. Austin airport traffic more than rebounds from COVID slowdown. CROWN Act inspires Hutto woman to give back.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 21, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 21, 2023. Heat Advisory until Saturday night. Austin council eases lot-size rules, aiming for affordability. New temporary homeless shelter approved. AISD barbecue team learns more than cooking. New Liberty Hill high school. Lower speed limits near some Austin schools. New stretch of Violet Crown Trail now open. Leagues Cup competition starts tonight at Q2 Stadium.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 20, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 20, 2023. Heat Advisory until Friday night. State climatologist on the extreme heat. Drought rapidly worsening in Central Texas. Austin Police officer fatally shoots man wielding knife. Blood donations needed in Central Texas.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 19, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 19, 2023. Heat Advisory until Thursday night. Austin-Travis Co EMS seeing record numbers of heat-related calls. Hays Co fire 90% contained. $5.5 billion Austin budget proposal. Austin considers reserve police officers. Cost-of-living adjustment for retired Texas teachers on ballot. Austin airport needs more employees.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 10, 2023
Central Texas top stories for July 10, 2023. Heat Advisory in effect until Wednesday night. Getting rid of blue-green algae on Lady Bird Lake. Georgetown water restrictions. Downtown Austin Community Court prepares to go citywide. Texas Memorial Museum gets new name. Austin FC win streak.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 28, 2023
Central Texas top stories for June 28, 2023. Heat Advisory in effect, but conditions gradually improving. San Marcos water restrictions. Striking nurses turned away. UT Austin research into materials science. In first, Jurassic vertebrate fossil found in Texas. Mansfield Dam boat ramp closing.