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.
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KUT Morning Newscast for March 15, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 15, 2024. Severe storm potential in Austin. Today is the last day for Texas families to apply for a grant that supports students with disabilities. Dozens of artists and demonstrators gathered downtown last night to protest South by Southwest’s ties to the military and defense contractors. Advocates gathered outside Austin City Hall yesterday, calling on city leaders to invest in services that help vulnerable residents. Camp Indigo. Pease Park troll.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 22, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 22, 2024. Reactions from the AT&T outage. The City of Austin will not move forward with a plan to conduct a comprehensive review of its homeless services and programs. New water rules to fight drought conditions. Sarkisian gets a raise.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 19, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 19, 2024. Home sale prices in Austin are down from a year ago. The City of Austin to do a comprehensive review of its homeless services. The annual Point-In-Time count takes place across the state next week. Public forum with lone finalist for Austin ISD superintendent.