Central Texas top stories for October 3, 2025. A long-awaited list of which Austin Independent School District campuses are set to close is being released later today. Monday is the deadline for Texans to register to vote for this fall’s election. The Longhorns will be back on the field tomorrow. It’s Day one of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, expect traffic around the city. A city near Austin is asking Musk and The Boring Company to help them make their streets more pedestrian friendly.
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KUT Morning Newscast for September 10, 2025: An Austin police officer was shot near Zilker Park. APD is searching for the suspect.
Central Texas top stories for September 10, 2025. APD is asking people to avoid the area around Zilker Park after an officer was injured during shooting. The Austin Independent School District is less than a month away from announcing a plan to save money and improve low-performing schools. The Save Austin Now political action committee is launching a campaign opposing the City of Austin’s proposed property tax increase. Austin is preparing to offer another round of funding to support live musicians and venues. Today is an Ozone Action Day.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 11, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 11, 2024. Austin City Council approved the creation of a workforce development program. Austin could be doing more to address 911 calls. UT Austin plans to require standardized test scores for admissions. Some school districts are staying open during next month’s eclipse. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center’s new Owl Cam.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 10, 2023
Central Texas top stories for March 10, 2023. South by Southwest starts today. Austin ISD Superintendent feedback. Leander ISD possible school closures. Williamson County 175th anniversary. SNAP benefits changing. UT Women’s Basketball. Austin FC.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 9, 2023
Central Texas top stories for March 9, 2023. Historically Black church fire. Austin ISD housing survey. Leander ISD possible school closures. Kimi Raikkonen at COTA.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 7, 2023
Central Texas top stories for February 7, 2023. Austin Energy is still restoring power. Family without power. School storm damage. Some trees fell more than others. Pflugerville ISD potential school closures. Hays CISD fentanyl education.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 20, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 20, 2023. Pflugerville ISD officials consider closing fewer schools. The family and friends of Johsua Wright continue their fight for justice. More than 150 firearms were confiscated at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in 2022. Paid parking could make a return to South Congress Avenue. Where to find Lunar New Year celebrations in Austin this weekend.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 19, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 19, 2023. Warm streak ending. Possible Pflugerville school closures. Texans face losing pandemic-era health coverage. Hays protects land from development. Abandoned guinea pigs being adopted. Love stamps unveiled in Austin.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 10, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 10, 2023. Homicide numbers down. Alex Gonzales Public Safety Commission. Creative Space Assistance Program. Pflugerville ISD school closures. Williamson County COVID-19 relief for water infrastructure improvements. Austin Water emergency winter kits. South by Southwest volunteers.