Jacob’s Well

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 30, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 30, 2025. The achievement gap is widening for Austin ISD students. Jacob’s Well is looking unlikely to open for swimming this summer. The Austin City Council voted today to approve conducting a study of wildfire fuel conditions in the Balcones Canyonland Preserve. The City of San Marcos is looking to partner with Texas State University on a new transit system. Extreme Drought conditions in Central Texas expanded in the past week.

KUT Morning Newscast for January 30, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 30, 2025. Advocates say recent immigration enforcement is sowing fear among undocumented migrants in the Austin area. Despite the rain, Jacob’s Well is unlikely to open for swimming this summer.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 11, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 11, 2024. Austin ISD’s annual “leveling” will move teachers from under-enrolled schools to those with more students than expected. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has new marching orders for the state Senate. City leaders in Georgetown are looking at ways to regulate the area’s growing number of short-term rental properties. The ACLU has filed briefs in an ongoing lawsuit over books removed from the Llano County library. The City of Austin is looking for artists to work their magic on a few spots around town. Jacob’s Well is not doing well. The Austin Community College Board has adopted a new tax rate for the next fiscal year. Energy prices are falling. The Texas Volleyball team wraps up a three-game homestand tonight against Houston.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 2, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 2, 2024. Claims weapons were found during pro-Palestinian protests on UT Austin’s campus are not reflected in charges filed against demonstrators. Austin City Council members said they are looking more into APD’s role during the protests. This week’s outbreak of suspected drug overdoses in Austin has climbed to 79 cases. Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon in the Austin area and again overnight. Elected officials in Austin are debating changes to the city’s zoning rules. Jacob’s Well in Wimberley won’t be open for swimming this summer.

KUT Morning Newscast for May 2, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 2, 2024. A demonstrator explains the buckets with rocks found at a pro-Palestinian demonstration this week. Lots of rain in the Hill Country last night. People in six areas on the edge of Austin could vote Saturday to remove themselves from the city. Jacob’s Well in Wimberley won’t be open for swimming for the third year in a row. The gathering of the Kyles in Kyle is later this month.