Central Texas top stories for April 26, 2024. UT Austin faculty sign a letter stating they have lost confidence in University President Jay Harzell’s leadership. Travis County will not pursue misdemeanor charges against protesters arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration this week on the UT Austin campus. There’s still time to weigh in on a proposal from the Texas Medical Board that would guide doctors navigating the emergency exception to Texas abortion law. Hutto ISD has a new, acting superintendent. Thrive Fest connects families with mental health services for kids. Austin FC. Longhorn sports.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 25, 2024
Central Texas top stories for April 25, 2024. The latest on the pro-Palestinian protests on the UT Austin campus. Texas State University students plan their own protest. Hutto ISD’s superintendent is expected to resign. Biden administration to invest in electric vehicle production in Central Texas. Longhorn softball.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 4, 2024
Central Texas top stories for April 4, 2024. Today is the last day to register to vote in May’s local elections. Professors are raising concerns about the University of Texas laying off dozens of staffers in an effort to comply with a new state law. Hutto ISD is trying to prevent construction of a wastewater treatment plant near two of its schools. The City of Austin is collecting eclipse glasses to recycle them after the event.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 5, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 5, 2024. Super Tuesday. Austin City Manager finalists. The nurses’ union at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin has voted to ratify its first contract. Hutto ISD’s response to the district being named in a lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton. Buc-ee’s may be coming to San Marcos. Austin prepares for the eclipse. Texas State Parks are accepting Day Pass reservations for the total eclipse starting March 8th. Planning a safe ride home during SXSW. Longhorns baseball.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 16, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 16, 2024. Courts are still catching up on tickets written last year during APD’s partnership with Texas DPS. A jury trial is set to start this month for two former Williamson County sheriff’s deputies. Blues on the Green is back on. Food service workers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are asking for a raise. Hutto ISD is set to launch a new teacher apprenticeship. Longhorn teams in action this weekend.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 19, 2023
Central Texas top stories for December 19, 2023. Governor Greg Abbott signs a controversial immigration enforcement bill. New Central Health CEO. Austin-Bergstrom is expecting a busy week of air travel. Thinkery plans its first neighborhood museum. Hutto ISD is creating a police cadet program.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 18, 2023
Central Texas top stories for April 18, 2023. Austin council members have unanswered questions about APD/DPS partnership. Travis County planning to restructure its Justice and Public Safety division. Mayor Watson on improving emergency response. North Hays EMS wants tax increase to improve response times. Hutto ISD bonds on ballot.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 22, 2022
Central Texas top stories for December 22, 2022. Arctic freeze. Cold weather shelters. Protecting pipes. Airport cold weather preparations. Trail of Lights canceled. Hutto ISD bond.
KUT Morning Newscast for September 28, 2022
Central Texas top stories for September 28, 2022. Ozone action day. Naloxone distribution. COVID-19 vaccine education. Mental health for Latinos community forum. Hutto ISD ERI meeting.