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Williamson County voters to weigh in on proposed tax rate increases

Austinites aren’t the only Texans weighing proposed tax rate increases at the ballot box this year. In Williamson County, the Taylor and Liberty Hills school districts are asking voters for more dollars. KUT’s Kailey Hunt has a breakdown.

We’re one week out from KUT’s ATXplained Live show at the Bass Concert Hall. We’ll talk with Project Manager Matt Largey on this community-powered live storytelling event.

And Texas Standard teams up with magazine “Fangoria” to highlight a horror film shot in Central Texas’ waterways: 1978’s “Piranha.”

KUT Morning Newscast for July 10, 2025: After deadly flooding in Central Texas, questions are raised about the region’s emergency notification systems

Central Texas top stories for July 10, 2025. As recovery efforts continue after flooding in the Texas Hill Country, officials in Kerr County have yet to answer questions about how the emergency alert system was used. The aftermath of deadly flooding in the Austin-area has raised questions about how effective the region’s notification systems are. Two of the state’s best-known brands, both born in Kerrville, are showing their support for Hill Country flood victims. Elon Musk narrowly wins fight against neighbors over Austin-area home. A program that assesses Austin’s air for biological threats will continue after federal funding uncertainty put it at risk. KUT’s Olivia Aldridge reports.

KUT Morning Newscast for February 12, 2025: KUT’s third season of “The Disconnect” is now available.

Central Texas top stories for February 12, 2025. SIMS foundation, an Austin nonprofit that provides low to no-cost mental health care to musicians, say they’re restarting services, but musicians still have questions. A lunar lander manufactured by Firefly in the Austin area is making its way to the moon, now the company is expanding operations in town. Certain brands of cans of tuna have been recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods, in Texas that includes the H-E-B label and Genova.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 20, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 20, 2025. Winter weather hits the Austin area. The city of Austin is activating its 24-hour emergency operation center. Travel impacts are expected from tonight’s winter storm. Plumbers have not seen an uptick in burst pipes so far this winter. HEB is adjusting store hours ahead of tonight’s winter storm.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 04, 2024

Central Texas top stories for December 4, 2024. Austin and Travis County leaders said they’re ready for severe cold spells. Austin police officer Christopher Taylor was sentenced this week to a two-year prison term. The water agreement between the cities of Kyle and San Marcos is changing. H-E-B’s oldest store in Austin is new again. Much needed rain fell on Austin today.

KUT Morning Newscast for November 27, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 27, 2024. The Austin Police Department says mail theft cases rise by about 50% in December compared to the rest of the year. Austin Community College is expanding its Round Rock campus, recently breaking ground on two new buildings, will provide space for ACC’s popular advanced manufacturing and automotive technology programs. About 10-thousand people were at last night’s Feast of Sharing at Austin’s Palmer Events Center. AISD students will be part of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 26, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 26, 2024. APD warns of burglaries between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Leander Police Department is getting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Jesús Aguirre is the new director of Austin Parks and Recreation. The Austin City Council has adopted a new plan to preserve Austin’s historical places. HEB’s Feast of Sharing is happening today.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 21, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 21, 2024. Austin Mayor candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido filed for a recount. Travis County District Attorney José Garza is defending his use of county-funded security. Missing fall foliage in Austin. HEB may be coming to Buda.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 11, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 11, 2024. Austin’s former interim City Manager is accused of violating ethics rules in 2023. Impacts from a failed property tax rate increase in Liberty Hill ISD. The City of Austin has received more than 6000 applications for rent assistance. Texas lawmakers are considering ways to add further restrictions of DEI initiatives at public colleges and universities. HEB will open its new store at Oltorf and Congress in South Austin on December 4.

H-E-B’s road to Mi Tienda

What led H-E-B to go full Hispanic aisle? With the Mi Tienda brand, HEB went full into target Latino consumers from barbacoa, salsas y tamales. Guest is Manny Colunga, store leader at Mi Tienda in Houston, Texas.

KUT Morning Newscast for October 21, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 21, 2024. It’s the first day of early voting for the November election and Travis County voters can cast a ballot at any of the county’s 42 polling locations. The Austin City Council this week could consider making local rules for where registered sex offenders can live. H-E-B plans to open a third store in San Marcos after reaching an agreement with the city. The Southeastern Conference is imposing a $250,000 fine on the University of Texas. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is encouraging travelers to show up early as officials anticipate about 40,000 departing passengers today.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 7, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 7, 2024. Today is the last day to register to vote in the November election. The U.S. Department of Energy is helping fund a plan to connect the Texas power grid with grids outside of Texas. How Georgetown ISD is navigating its budget deficit. Five new parks could be on the way for Austin. HEB will soon roll out tap-to-pay in stores. Parts of the City of Taylor were put on a boil-water notice this afternoon after a water main break caused a decrease in pressure. Longhorn football is ranked number one in the nation.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 10, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 10, 2024. Austin Mayoral Candidate Doug Greco filed a lawsuit against the city today over its rules limiting how much a candidate can raise from outside the city. Questions about Austin’s Live Music Fund grants. Texas groups and elected officials are divided over whether a state-approved reading curriculum for elementary school students should include Bible stories. Austin Water is looking at ways to preserve the city’s water supply into the future. Austin-Travis County EMS has been seeing fewer opioid overdoses over the summer. HEB begins construction on its third Georgetown location.

What can Austin learn from Dallas about covering I-35 with a park?

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has won the Democratic nomination to replace the late Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot for Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
More and more Texas jurisdictions are sending people awaiting trial to other states and counties. What effect is this having on criminal justice?
As Frito pie season returns, Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong dives into the rich history and lore of the iconic dish.
TxDOT is starting work this summer to expand and lower Interstate 35 through downtown Austin, and the city and University of Texas want to install large decks over the highway that could have parks on them. It’s a concept that already exists in Dallas, and KUT’s Nathan Bernier went to check it out.

Trailer: Tacos of Texas Season 4

Tacos of Texas is back on August 20th. With Season 4, we’re taking the taco studio on the road to 3 markets in Texas and talk to locals about the food and the culture in their own communities. You’ll hear about the history of Vaqueros and Breakfast Tacos, learn about HEB’s road to Mi Tienda, meet James Beard award-winning chef Ana Liz Pulido, and more.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 16, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 16, 2024. The City of Austin is moving closer to getting a permanent chief for the police department. Austin is now the 11th most populous city in America. Hays County is making plans for a new park in San Marcos. The Lake Travis ISD school board voted last night to form a public facility corporation. The H-E-B in Mueller is hosting a speed dating event tonight at 6:30. The final Big 12 series of the regular season begins tonight for the Texas Baseball team.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 29, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 29, 2024. Another pro-Palestinian protest on the UT Austin campus leads to more arrests. Texas State University students gathered for a “Sit-in for Palestine.” Tomorrow is the last day for early voting ahead of the May 4th election. Precautions to prevent the spread of bird flu in dairy cattle went into effect today. Weekend power outages due to severe weather. HEB recalls ice cream. Austin FC.

KUT Morning Newscast for April 29, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 29, 2024. Early voting in the May 4th local election ends tomorrow. Previewing the primary runoff election on May 28th. Organizers in San Marcos are planning a pro-Palestinian demonstration this afternoon at Texas State University. The City of Austin is set to open some seasonal pools today. H-E-B grocery store chain is recalling some three-ounce cups of its Creamy Creations ice cream because of potential metal.

Title 42 expires as border braces for migrants’ mass arrival

The end of an era, and the start of what could be a dramatic new chapter in the history of border and immigration policy. Title 42 ends at the stroke of midnight, and predictions of a period of chaos at the border are coming from President Biden on down. We’ll talk to someone on the front lines of providing shelter and food to migrants crossing into the U.S.

What rights does a fetus have in a post-Dobbs America? How the end of Roe v. Wade has states testing the limits of fetal personhood.

Nueces County charges ahead with plans for a new Tesla lithium refinery despite concerns about some of Elon Musk’s other big Texas projects.

KUT Morning Newscast for November 17, 2022

Central Texas top stories for November 17, 2022. UT Grad students protest. Austin ISD interim superintendent. HEB beef recall. Austin light-rail system. Texas electric market proposed changes. Austin-Bergstrom holiday crowds. Taylor holiday parade.