Central Texas top stories for February 20, 2024. Early voting in the March 5th primaries begins today. Lawyers for the City of Austin were in court today over the question of how tax dollars collected from property owners just south of Lady Bird Lake can be used. The City of San Marcos is considering a “can ban” ordinance. Austin Justice Coalition calls out the city over a lack of progress on over 50 recommendations from 2008 meant to improve the quality of life of Black residents. Del Valle ISD to swear in former trustee to vacant school board seat.
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Why the U.S. Senate’s immigration bill may be ‘dead on arrival’
Supporters say it’s the most significant bill on immigration in a generation, while opponents call it dead on arrival. Liz Goodwin of the Washington Post breaks down the provisions of the Senate’s $118 billion immigration and foreign aid bill: what’s in it and why the prognosis for passage isn’t good.
New insight on how Texas Republicans are leaning and the effect of endorsements as Texans prepare to cast primary ballots.
Houston halts commercial and residential development in a part of the city designated as a cancer cluster.
Also, a new facet in the hunt for Texas blue topaz, and rockhounds aren’t happy.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 19, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 19, 2024. Art Acevedo returns to Austin. How San Marcos animal shelters are navigating this weekend’s cold temperatures. Austin ISD’s superintendent finalist on facilities issues in the district. Former Austin city council member Kathy Tovo is running for Austin mayor. Texas Rangers visit Round Rock as champions. 3M Half Marathon is this Sunday. Longhorns Basketball.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 08, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 08, 2023. Wind advisory in effect until tomorrow. Austin is far from reaching its affordable housing goals. Utility company Aqua Texas is suing the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Austin light rail lawsuit update. San Marcos is in stage 2 drought restrictions. Del Valle ISD school board could fill a long-vacant seat at tonight’s meeting.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 03, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 03, 2023. A Federal Appeals Court ruled against the Biden administration in Texas abortion case. The Census Bureau estimates poverty rates for school aged children. The Climate Prediction Center predicts drought conditions to remain the same in January. The City of San Marcos is looking to fill vacancies in city boards and commissions. Healthcare marketplace enrollment deadline is approaching.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 3, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 3, 2023. Austin Public Health creating volunteer service corps for emergencies. San Marcos city council decide between competing downtown master plans. Lyft invites women and nonbinary riders to request women and nonbinary drivers. Texas and Kansas State to fight for better shot and Big 12 championship game. Goalball tournament at Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Trail of Lights vs star gazing. Sunrises and sunsets get earlier starting this weekend.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 24, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 24, 2023. Early voting turnout on day 1. Travis County transit service expansion. APD officer murder trial continues. San Marcos tree removal. Travis County burn ban lifted. Orange and White scrimmage.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 19, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 19, 2023. Cruise self-driving cars under investigation. Child care center affordability. Biden-Harris campaign bus settlement. Hays County eclipse tourism.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 18, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 18, 2023. Austin Convention Center expansion. Tesla impact on Travis County. Travis County bond propositions. Williamson County Community Paramedicine Program expansion. San Marcos development plan. Junkdrop.
KUT Morning Newscast for September 27, 2023
Central Texas top stories for September 27, 2023. Austin ISD adopts state plan for special education. Central Health votes on new budget. Delayed pay for teachers in San Marcos.
KUT Morning Newscast for September 20, 2023
Central Texas top stories for September 20, 2023. More information on the centuries old bodies in the Oakwood Cemetery. Vote on Central Health’s budget is delayed. City of Kyle starts buying water from San Marcos.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 8, 2023
Central Texas top stories for August 8, 2023. Oak Grove wildfire is 90 percent contained. Red flag and excessive heat warnings for central Texas. Wildfire safety tips.
KUT Morning Newscast for August 7, 2023
Central Texas top stories for August 7, 2023. Oak Grove fire near San Marcos burns 400 acres. Excessive heat and red flag warnings issued for central Texas. Austin looks to its budget.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 2, 2023
Central Texas top stories for August 2, 2023. Bastrop wildfire update. I-35 expansion plans changing. Electric scooter injuries. City of Austin department consolidation reaction. San Marcos juvenile curfew repealed.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 29, 2023
Central Texas top stories for June 29, 2023. Texas Legislator split on property tax bills. ACC looks for new chancellor. ERCOT gains new board member. San Marcos eviction grace period ends.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 9, 2023
Central Texas top stories for June 9, 2023. Austin City Council loosens land code. License plate readers. Austin rents are dropping. San Marcos residents opposing SMART terminal. Del Valle ISD book bus.
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 Morning Newscast for June 7, 2023
Central Texas top stories for June 7, 2023. Ascension Seton data breach. Ozone action day today. San Marcos rezoning. Williamson County mapping floods. Free legal clinics for veterans. Austin Tejano history event.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 1, 2023
Central Texas top stories for June 1, 2023. Austin will pay $88 million to end lawsuits blocking terminal expansion at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. City of Austin employees protest new work from home policy. 90-day eviction grace period ending in San Marcos. Inflation affecting Central Texas school districts as lawmakers fail to increase per student funding. Austin FC gets a win ahead of another game this weekend.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 24, 2023
Central Texas top stories for May 24, 2023. Austin light rail one step closer to reality. Bill to reduce civilian police oversight likely dead. 90-day eviction protection over in San Marcos. Texas Senate adds vouchers to education funding bill. Parents encouraged to talk with kids about mental health. Summer Meal Program for kids. Texas baseball.