Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2025. The Austin Police Department’s automatic license plate reader program had been getting criticism from city leaders and the public. The Department of Justice is suing the State of Texas over in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. Former Austin City Council member Jackie Goodman has died. Longtime rivals Texas Tech and Texas meet tonight in Game One of the Women’s College World Series finals. The National Weather Service is forecasting triple digits this weekend.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 2, 2025: Last week’s storms brought flooding, hail, and much needed rain to Austin
Central Texas top stories for June 2, 2025. People are still recovering after last week’s storms brought flooding, damaging winds and hail to parts of Austin. A bill that would ban consumable THC products is on the governor’s desk. Austin residents can now recycle food and beverage cartons and coated paper products. Texas Women’s Rowing took third place at this year’s NCAA Championship in New Jersey over the weekend. Texas softball is going back to the Women’s College World Series final.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 19, 2025: APD’s automated license plate readers are helping police crack down on crime, but there’s room for improvement
Central Texas top stories for May 19, 2025. It’s been just over a year since APD started an automated license plate reader program to help find people with outstanding arrest warrants. The City of Kyle wants to improve its emergency services for its more vulnerable residents. A new AI data center is planned for a location just south of San Marcos. Texas softball will play this week for a chance to compete in the women’s College World Series.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 8, 2025: Texas could soon have a formal remote work policy for state agencies
Central Texas top stories for May 8, 2025. A bill that would set up guardrails for state agencies allowing staff to work from home is heading to the Texas Senate. Tomorrow’s the last day for people to give feedback on what Austin should prioritize in its upcoming budget. Mosquitoes may be getting ready for their spring debut. The Austin city council is looking to designate Palm Park as city parkland. The City of Georgetown has launched a new on-demand transportation service for its residents. The Texas softball team begins their first SEC championship tournament today.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 5, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Austin ISD for allegedly teaching ‘critical race theory’
Central Texas top stories for May 5, 2025. Stormy weather today in the Austin area. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says his office is investigating the Austin Independent School District. What an “omega block” is and why it’s bringing rain to the area. The Trump administration is resuming collections today on defaulted federal student loans. The University of Texas softball team will be part of the SEC Softball Tournament for the first time.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 28, 2025: A second local measles case prompts Austin leaders to encourage vaccination.
Central Texas top stories for April 28, 2025. Austin leaders are encouraging vaccination after last week’s news that a local person has tested positive for measles. The city of Georgetown is hoping a new merger with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter can help alleviate its overcrowding issue. UT’s baseball and softball teams are in action this week.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 23, 2025: A local librarian is speaking out against the way her district is removing books from school libraries
Central Texas top stories for April 23, 2025. School districts across Texas are working to come into compliance with a state law aimed at banning books deemed ‘sexually explicit’ from school libraries. More people died while driving in construction zones in Texas last year compared to the year before. The Texas softball team is in Stillwater tonight for a one-off matchup against Oklahoma State.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 18, 2025: Texas lawmakers are targeting local prosecutors – again
Central Texas top stories for April 18, 2025. The Travis County Fire Marshal has determined the cause of the house explosion in Northwest Austin last weekend. A measure making its way through the Texas Legislature looks to give local district attorneys more oversight from the state. The Trump administration has revoked the visas of more than 200 international students at Texas colleges and universities. The Texas baseball and softball teams are back in action today. Several businesses will be closed this Sunday for Easter.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 21, 2023
Central Texas top stories for April 21, 2023. Capitol Mall. Frozen food container recycling. Travis County prescription drug take back. UT Softball postponed.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 20, 2023
Central Texas top stories for April 20, 2023. Severe weather risk in Central Texas. UT student housing stipend. Eid celebration this weekend. Austin is a Bird City. UT Softball.