Round Rock ISD

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 18, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 18, 2024. School leaders in Round Rock are working to make their campuses more safe and secure. The City of Austin is naming the citizens to oversee complaints against police officers. The Texas State Board of Education is considering whether to approve state-developed instructional materials for use in public schools. The Leapfrog Group gave most Austin-area hospitals high marks. There’s a chance this week to hear from a couple of candidates still in the running for an Austin City Council seat. The Texas Longhorns will host their final home football game of their inaugural SEC campaign on Saturday. Two cold fronts are bringing some more typical fall weather to the Austin area this week.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 6, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 6, 2024. Reactions to the Presidential Election result in Travis County. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson may be headed for a runoff. One of the three races for a place in the Austin City Council is heading to a runoff. One Austin ISD race is heading to a runoff. And a couple of races in Hays County are undecided. Republican victories in several races in Williamson County. Voters in Manor have approved a higher tax rate to generate more revenue for the school district. San Marcos CISD voters approved a tax rate increase to generate more money for that district. Two more Austin-area cities have voted to decriminalize possessing small amounts of marijuana. Austin area homeowners are being asked to confirm their homestead exemption.

KUT Morning Newscast for November 6, 2024

Central Texas top stories for November 6, 2024. Results for local elections in the Austin area. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson needs more than 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff, numbers are uncertain. Here’s what Autsinites decided on City Council. Travis County voters approved Proposition A to expand affordable childcare options in the county. Manor residents approved a new tax rate election to generate more revenue for the Manor Independent School District. Hays County voters have approved a 440-million-dollar bond for road improvements. Voters gave the Lockhart Independent School District a green light to join Austin Community College’s taxing district.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 31, 2024

Central Texas top stories for October 31, 2024. Early voting locations are open today and tomorrow until 7 pm with some voting locations open until 10 pm. Manor ISD will be putting in place new safety protocols after a student was fatally stabbed this week on a high school campus. Round Rock ISD is increasing the amount of rental assistance it offers employees to help with the high cost of living in the Austin area. Some school districts in the Austin area will be closed tomorrow.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 20, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 20, 2024. Officials from ten local school districts held a news conference today to address a recent uptick in threats. This week the management of Austin Water fielded questions over how to stop leaks from the utility’s distribution system. Round Rock ISD adopted a new property tax rate this week. Texas DPS is adding Saturday appointments for the next two weekends at offices across Central Texas. The Round Rock Public Library is hosting a series of free workshops for small businesses this fall. The 27th annual Austin Museum Day is this Sunday.

KUT Morning Newscast for September 5, 2024

Central Texas top stories for September 5, 2024. Rents in the Austin area have been falling for almost a year and a half. Round Rock ISD is asking voters to pass bonds to help fund construction and renovation projects. ABIA will have jet bridges with air conditioning. Austin FC is looking to divert tons of trash from landfills.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 16, 2024

Central Texas top stories for August 16, 2024. Builders in Austin can now construct homes on smaller pieces of land. A new cooling center catering directly to people experiencing homelessness has opened in downtown Austin. The trial for a former Williamson County sheriff and current county employee charged with tampering with evidence has been put on pause. School board members in Round Rock ISD are calling for a bond election this November. Travis County is helping folks this weekend who may have cars at risk of theft. The city of Austin is offering free annual check-ups tomorrow.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 19, 2024

Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2024. Impact of Tropical Storm Alberto. An effort by state grid operators to bolster the Texas power supply going into this summer has failed. Austin Energy wants to enroll more people in its Customer Assistance Program. Round Rock ISD has found a way to approve a balanced budget for the school year ahead despite many districts in the area facing budget deficits. Juneteenth celebrations continue in Austin today.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 9, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 9, 2024. Severe weather possible in Central Texas tonight. Texas leads U.S. in renewable energy generation, but not integration. CAIR Austin wants alleged attack on student investigated as hate crime. Travis Co says preparations for eclipse, and less than ideal weather, helped things go smoothly. Round Rock ISD says attendance down on eclipse day.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 27, 2024

Central Texas top stories for March 27, 2024. Austin’s next city manager. Round Rock ISD’s acculturation class. Fire risk today. The Austin Animal Center is moving to acquire land for a new shelter. Georgetown to raise water rates. Travis County Parks are expecting big crowds for Easter Sunday.

KUT Morning Newscast for February 16, 2024

Central Texas top stories for February 16, 2024. Austin City Council is looking at ways to support low-cost or free events. The state of Texas squares off against the U.S. Justice Department in federal court over immigration law. Del Valle ISD reappoints a former trustee to their former seat. Round Rock ISD to host a kid friendly comic convention. Austin marathon road closures.

KUT Morning Newscast for November 8, 2023

Central Texas top stories for November 8, 2023. Election results. Travis County parks and infrastructure. Teacher pay raises in Round Rock. Retired teachers get a pay raise. Power plants. Water fund.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 18, 2023

Central Texas top stories for July 18, 2023. Excessive Heat Warning shifting to Heat Advisory. Austin offers help with utility bills. Travis and Williamson impose bans on outdoor burning. Georgetown ISD names superintendent finalist. Round Rock ISD lengthening school day. Research that could save endangered birds.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 22, 2023

Central Texas top stories for June 22, 2023. Heat Advisory. Austin Energy outages. Round Rock ISD offers teachers affordable rent. Lake Travis ISD trying again to get bond approved. Cedar Park shooting death. Census data shows America is aging.

KUT Morning Newscast for June 8, 2023

Central Texas top stories for June 8, 2023. Ozone action day today. Evictions in San Marcos. Leander residents conserving water. Round Rock ISD summer mental health services. Eanes ISD police force. LGBTQ pride at the library.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 23, 2023

Central Texas top stories for March 23, 2023. Proposed bills support natural gas power, hinder renewables. Austin council wants to encourage more buried power lines. Hill Country could get overnight thunderstorm. San Marcos renegotiating police contract. Round Rock ISD may cancel religious holiday this year.