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KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 3, 2025: Texas voters will decide whether to fund $3 billion in dementia and Alzheimer’s research

Central Texas top stories for November 3, 2025. Austin voters have a proposed property tax increase on the ballot. More than 87,000 people in the Austin area are likely to face delays receiving SNAP benefits. A staffing shortage at Austin’s airport has another ground delay in effect from now until 8PM. The Texas football team has a week off ahead of some of their toughest games of the season. Prop 14 would fund the new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 20, 2025: Early voting has started for the Nov. 4 election

Central Texas top stories for October 20, 2025. Early voting started today and runs through October 31st. A lack of measurable rain in Austin is creating extremely dry conditions and a rising risk of wildfires. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is looking for a way around an order from the state to remove ideological art on city streets. The Texas football team heads to Mississippi State this week.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 13, 2025: Communities are gathering to celebrate and mourn after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel

Central Texas top stories for October 13, 2025. In Austin, people congregated today on the Jewish Community Center campus in a bittersweet moment to mark the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. An Austin police officer has been removed from patrol after striking a man during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street over the weekend. The City of Taylor is considering a new ordinance related to homelessness. The Longhorns are on the road again this week.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 6, 2025: Austin activist Greg Stoker released from Israeli prison

Central Texas top stories for October 6, 2025. An Austin activist who was detained in an Israeli prison has been released. A Travis County judge postponed a hearing in a lawsuit against the Sunrise Navigation Center set for today. Today is the last chance to register to vote in the November 4th election. Visitors to National Parks in Texas may find a lack of services as the federal government shutdown goes on. The Longhorns dropped out of the AP top 25 college football rankings. Barton Springs Pool will be closed tomorrow for most of the day.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 15, 2025: The public gets to weigh in before Travis County Commissioners approve a significant property tax increase

Central Texas top stories for September 15, 2025. Travis County Commissioners are set to approve a significant property tax increase this month. Tonight is the last night Austin ISD parents can hear directly from the district on its plan to close schools and redraw school boundaries. The Texas Supreme Court has denied a petition in a lawsuit filed against the City of Austin that challenged the ballot language in its upcoming tax rate election. The Texas Football team dropped down one spot in the latest AP Top 25 poll.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 5, 2025: Austin is spending $1 million on a new logo meant to evoke city’s hills, ‘violet crown skies’

Central Texas top stories for September 5, 2025. Austin’s rebrand comes at a cost that’s been raising some eyebrows. A Hays high school student is accused of having a firearm on campus. A bill that would let private citizens sue out-of-state abortion pill providers received final passage in the Texas Senate this week. This is the last day for people in Georgetown to give their feedback on the city’s proposed budget. Texas Longhorn football returns to the Forty Acres tomorrow.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 1, 2025: Travis County Commissioners are making final adjustments to a $2.2 billion budget

Central Texas top stories for September 1, 2025. Travis County Commissioners are making final adjustments to a $2.2 billion budget that would add $200 to the average homeowner’s property tax bill. A lawsuit over ballot language the City of Austin approved for its November tax rate election is headed to the Texas Supreme Court. Texas football fans are gearing up for this weekend’s home opener against San José State.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 22, 2024

Central Texas top stories for February 22, 2024. Reactions from the AT&T outage. The City of Austin will not move forward with a plan to conduct a comprehensive review of its homeless services and programs. New water rules to fight drought conditions. Sarkisian gets a raise.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 29, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 29, 2023. Rents in Austin went down in 2023. City workers set to return to in-person work. Low fire danger for New Year’s eve fireworks. Sugar Bowl preview.

KUT Morning Newscast for December 29, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 29, 2023. New Year’s Eve is a busy night for the sobering center. Christmas Bird Count. Longhorns are in New Orleans ahead of their first NCAA College Football Playoff appearance. Last games of the year for the Longhorn basketball teams. “Guardrail damage ahead” signs explained.

KUT Morning Newscast for December 27, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 27, 2023. Unclaimed property. Texas State wins their first ever bowl game. The Longhorns women’s basketball team will play their final non-conference game of the season tonight. Sendoff for the Longhorns football team ahead of their first appearance in the NCAA College Football Playoff.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 26, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 26, 2023. Owl’s excite Manor birders. Austin-Bergstrom’s sunflower lanyard program. Winter break for teachers. Tree recycling begins today. Central Texas bowl game preview.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 4, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 4, 2023. Gas is getting pricier. Travis County DA drops charges against APD officers. Texas Children’s new women’s clinic. New EPA methane emissions rules. Integral Care looks for a new CEO. Texas Longhorns are in the College Football Playoff. Q2 stadium to host matches for Copa America. Menorah Lighting ceremonies in Austin.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 27, 2023

Central Texas top stories for November 27, 2023. Gas prices buck inflation trend. Kyle runoff election. Austin-Bergstrom service changes. Fayette Coal power plant pollution study. Pecan Gardens renovation. Longhorns in Big 12 championship.

KUT Morning Newscast for November 27, 2023

Central Texas top stories for November 27, 2023. Busy morning at ABIA. Austin’s housing landscape. Safety bonus for developers. Driverless trucks test. Dangers of coal pollution. Longhorns are in the Big 12 championship game.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 13, 2023

Central Texas top stories for November 13, 2023. Animal shelter shortages. Red Line Trail plans. Food Bank needs volunteers. Gas prices continue to drop. Longhorns vs. Cyclones.

KUT Morning Newscast for November 13, 2023

Central Texas top stories for November 13, 2023. Ceasefire march. Vigil for Austin SWAT officer. Christopher Taylor jury deliberations. Downtown Salvation Army shelter. Texas Workforce Commission federal grant. Kyle firefighter classes. Cool season crops. Texas college football update.