homeowners

How much would Prop Q cost homeowners in Austin?

Prop Q has brought out early voters in numbers that are higher than usual for an off-year election. The proposed tax rate increase, Austin officials say, would raise money to improve local parks, safety and homelessness. How much would that cost that homeowners? KUT government accountability reporter Andrew Weber breaks it down ahead of Election Day.

Meanwhile, the city is facing a deadline to remove painted crosswalks and street murals or risk losing state and federal money for future transportation projects. KUT’s Nathan Bernier has an update on which artwork could be affected.

Plus, ATXplained Live is tomorrow! Get into the spirit with a story about the man who used to recite poetry before Austin concerts.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 11, 2025: 3 people killed in parking lot of Target store in North Austin

Central Texas top stories for August 11, 2025. Three people killed after shooting in northeast Austin Target parking lot. The Austin city council considers asking voters to approve tax rate increase of about 5 cents. Students at 76 AISD schools will receive free breakfast and lunch this school year. I-35 overhaul causes a detour on Austin’s Butler hike-and-bike trail. New barriers going up on Austin’s Sixth Street. State lawmakers consider capping how much cities and counties can tax homeowners. Texas Football achieves a program first prior to season kickoff.

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SCOTUS rules against nationwide injunctions

In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court rules against nationwide injunctions, likely to be read as a major victory for the Trump administration. UT constitutional law professor Tara Grove helps us parse out today’s big news from the high court.
Texas underwater? After boom times in real estate, many Texas homeowners are upside down on their mortgages. What cities have been hardest hit by the rapid drop in home values?
Singer-songwriter Joshua Ray Walker, after a cancer diagnosis, makes a studio comeback with a much sunnier vibe.
Plus, the week in politics with the Texas Tribune and poetry from the Typewriter Rodeo.

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KUT Morning Newscast for April 28, 2025: Updates on a second measles case in Travis County are expected today.

Central Texas top stories for April 28, 2025. Austin Public Health will give an update today on a second case of measles in Travis County. Tomorrow’s the last day of Early Voting in the May third election. A bill in the Texas legislature would attempt to introduce penalties for prescribers and manufacturers of abortion pills, even if they operate from a state where abortion is legal. A bill recently passed by the Texas House aims to protect homeowners who choose to conserve water during periods of drought. Twelve Texas Longhorns had their names called during this year’s NFL’s draft.