Central Texas top stories for July 17, 2025. The Lower Colorado River Authority finished closing all floodgates at all dams along the Highland Lakes last night. State lawmakers will begin a special legislative session next week; one of Gov. Greg Abbotts priorities is police personnel transparency. The City of Kyle’s Mayor announced he’ll be stepping down from his position. More people can now use SNAP to buy hot and ready to eat meals
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KUT Morning Newscast for November 14, 2024
Central Texas top stories for November 14, 2024. Some people living in the Hill Country are protesting a proposed development that they say would deplete the area of water. Texas employers are teaming up to urge the state Legislature to make childcare more affordable and accessible to meet state workforce demands. Two Texas grandmothers are challenging a state law that prevents people with assault convictions from becoming licensed social workers.
The Lege Is Back
Texas lawmakers have reconvened at the State Capitol Building for the start of the 86th Legislative Session. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.