Leander ISD

KUT Morning Newscast for September 9, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 9, 2024.The Austin City Council this week is considering a plan to phase out forever chemicals used in firefighting. A poll shows 78 percent of Texas public school teachers say they have seriously considered leaving their job in the last year. Testing data shows students in Texas are still struggling with math post-pandemic, a Central Texas district is trying to help. A UT poll shows an uptick of support for Democrats. The Longhorns are now #2 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll.

KUT Morning Newscast for July 17, 2024

Central Texas top stories for July 17, 2024. “X”, formerly known as Twitter, will relocate its headquarters to Austin. Austin travelers flying Allegiant will have fewer options in January. Leander I-S-D officials say the district has plans to build a new vocational education center in Cedar Park. The city of Austin has named two finalists in the search for its next police chief. The Austin Area HIV Planning Council wants to hear feedback from the community to improve access to resources for people.

KUT Morning Newscast for May 15, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 15, 2024. The head of the UT System says its institutions have undergone significant changes to comply with a state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities and colleges. Texas state lawmakers also heard a UT student’s testimony over antisemitism on campus. Travis County voters could decide on a tax rate increase that would expand access to child care for low-income families. Leander ISD’s police force progress. Austin Live Music Fund. May is Wildfire Safety Month.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 14, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 14, 2024. DEI law compliance hearing. Travis County leaders took a big step today toward having a tax-rate increase election this year. The city says 40 to 50 Austin police officers assisted in making arrests at last month’s protests on the UT campus. The Leander School District has named Lucretia Rogers as its executive director of safety and security. The number of days in the Austin area with air quality considered unhealthy for sensitive groups increased to 21 last year.

KUT Morning Newscast for May 3, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 3, 2024. The Austin City Council approved a resolution to protect transgender people. The Austin City Council has unanimously approved new policies for long-term water conservation and drought response. Travis County voters will elect people to oversee property tax appraisals for the first time. The Leander Independent School District has created a new, two-million-dollar grant program for its teachers and staff. Hays County’s hosting a Tire Collection Event tomorrow.

KUT Morning Newscast for March 12, 2024

Central Texas top stories for March 12, 2024. Rent prices in Austin continue to fall. UT Austin will begin requiring standardized test scores as part of its admissions process. Former Uvalde mayor reacts to an independent investigation into the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School. The city of Kyle is participating in a Warrant Amnesty Program this month. Leander ISD is already hiring staff for next school year.

KUT Morning Newscast for December 1, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 1, 2023. Older Americans’ housing costs. Spanish Spelling bee. No chaplains in Leander ISD. Kyle tree lighting.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 30, 2023

Central Texas top stories for November 30, 2023. Drought maps. Zoning incentives for emergency services. Leander election harassment case. Pecan Gardens. Free sexual health services. Leander ISD school chaplains meeting. Holiday lights for neglected children.

KUT Morning Newscast for October 30, 2023

Central Texas top stories for October 30, 2023. Cold weather this week. Early voting continues. Leander ISD test scores. Kyle water conservation, World Series game 3. Longhorns hold in poll.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 11, 2023

Central Texas top stories for May 11, 2023. Flood Watch this weekend. Bill ordering more gas plants gets hearing. School voucher bill to get public hearing. Leander ISD sending state more money. Austin FC wins.

KUT Morning Newscast for April 18, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 18, 2023. Austin ISD request review of conservatorship decision. Austin on trial for trying to build a house. West fertilizer plant explosion 10 year anniversary. Austin City Council DPS partnership update. Leander ISD bond meeting.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 17, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 17, 2023. Storm chances this week. Hays CISD bond propositions. Leander ISD town hall meeting tonight. Airport parking rates rising. Tax day tomorrow.

KUT Morning Newscast for April 13, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 13, 2023. Affordable housing in East Austin. Austin Public Health community assessment. Travis County diversion center. Leander ISD repurposing schools. Kyle City Manager candidate meet and greet.

KUT Morning Newscast for April 12, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 12, 2023. Texas school board members push for more school funding. Leander ISD school closure plans. Austin airport hidden disabilities program. San Marcos bus tracker. Fusebox Festival.

KUT Morning Newscast for April 5, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 5, 2023. Windy weather. Austin Police staffing problems. Leander ISD considering closing schools. Travis County’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Austin Public Health community events.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 04, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 04, 2023. Fire Weather Watch. Travis Constable seeing more eviction notices. Firm hired for Central Health audit. ACC emergency drill. Leander looks at repurposing schools.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 15, 2023

Central Texas top stories for March 15, 2023. Rent relief program closing early. Texas Democrats call for more school funding. Texas spends less per student than national average. Leander ISD calls for May bond election. Kyle bond–funded road projects beginning. Weather moves free Auditorium Shores concerts to convention center.