prescribed burns

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 25, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 25, 2024. A lawsuit claims that some of the biggest energy companies in Texas contributed to the deadly statewide blackout of 2021. Austin-area school districts are continuing to face an uptick in threats. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is expanding its facilities and programs. Ascension Seton Williamson is adding a six-story tower to its Round Rock campus. A prescribed burn is planned on 97 acres of Austin’s Water Quality Protection Lands. Most of the Austin area now has bans on outdoor burning.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 19, 2023

Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2023. Excessive Heat Warning. Austin Energy blames heat, demand for weekend outages. Ascension Seton to bring in travel nurses during strike. Williamson population increase projected to continue. Austin ISD to vote this week on next budget. Prescribed burns planned for South Austin.

KUT Morning Newscast for January 27, 2023

Central Texas top stories for January 27, 2023. APD Alex Gonzalez. Williamson County approves raising officer pay. Prescribed burns. Hays County homeless count. Claudio Reyna new role with Austin FC.