school funding

New student data system has Texas school worried

Texas’ Supreme Court Justices weigh a misconduct case against a top aide to Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The state’s education agency updates how it gathers data on Texas 12 hundred plus school districts…but now many of those districts worried they’ll pay a steep price.

With wind a bigger part of the energy mix in Texas, concerns about what happens to those gargantuan wind blades once they wear out. A lab in Colorado may have a solution.

In time for elections, the debut of a satire challenging stereotypes and the Latino vote…

The week in politics with the Texas Tribune and much more.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 25, 2024

Central Texas top stories for June 25, 2024. Heat Advisory extended until Wednesday evening. Austin Energy looking at another rate increase. Hays CISD latest local school district to operate on budget deficit. Travis Co considering helping with high childcare costs. Georgetown weighing incentives for electricity conservation.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 13, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 13, 2024. Why it may seem like there’s more severe hail lately. Texas lawmakers may look at limiting institutional investors in the housing market. Teachers, lawmakers call for more school funding. Local prosecutors push back on state threats to local policies. More overdose treatments available and being used in Austin area. Texas Softball heads into NCAA tournament.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 9, 2023

Central Texas top stories for October 9, 2023. Expect increased fees on Austin utility bills. Austin members of Texas House want more school funding, not less. On the ballot: increased pension payments for retired Texas educators. Seasonal weather in Central Texas – for a change. Gas prices still falling.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 01, 2023

Central Texas top stories for May 01, 2023. Early Voting ends tomorrow. Central Texas school districts asking for more per-student funding. DOJ wants people to have relief from fines and fees. Hays Health moving and expanding offerings. Austin needs more lifeguards. Splash pads opening. Austin FC.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 27, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 27, 2023. Texas bill would overrule will of Austin voters. San Marcos-Hays Co EMS employees want to unionize. Texas House passes school funding bill. Austin Parks and Rec looking for temporary workers. Travis Co completes storm debris pick-up.

KUT Morning Newscast for April 27, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 27, 2023. Stormy weather update. Williamson County supports violent crime victims. Sexual assault survivor support organization on SB8. Dell Children’s new hospital campus in North Austin. Bat season. Zilker bat found with rabies. School finance bill.

KUT Morning Newscast for April 12, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 12, 2023. Texas school board members push for more school funding. Leander ISD school closure plans. Austin airport hidden disabilities program. San Marcos bus tracker. Fusebox Festival.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 11, 2023

Central Texas top stories for April 11, 2023. Texas school board members want more school funding. DA Garza asks to present evidence to parole board. Austin looking to improve communication with public. TxDOT presents aesthetic design concepts for I-35 overhaul. Williamson allocated COVID relief funding. Gas prices rising.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 15, 2023

Central Texas top stories for March 15, 2023. Rent relief program closing early. Texas Democrats call for more school funding. Texas spends less per student than national average. Leander ISD calls for May bond election. Kyle bond–funded road projects beginning. Weather moves free Auditorium Shores concerts to convention center.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 09, 2023

Central Texas top stories for January 09, 2023. New Omicron subvariants. ERCOT court arguments. Toll rate hikes. 2022 Austin homicides. Texas school funding.

KUT Morning Newscast for January 9, 2023

Central Texas top stories for January 9, 2023. ERCOT Texas Supreme Court. Austin ISD registration postponed. Voting Bills in the Texas Legislature. Rep. Hinojosa on school funding. COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant. UT mapping deep space. Longhorn Men’s Basketball.