It’s possible the most closely watched statewide race in Texas this election cycle could also be the closest once the ballots are counted. How Ted Cruz and Colin Allred are making a final push in the days before Nov. 5.
In San Antonio, plans to demolish a building once part of a World’s Fair might be put on hold because of its history. Jack Morgan of Texas Public Radio tells us more.
And: The new book “The Fall of Roe” explores the decade before the Dobbs decision and the political apparatus that made it possible.
School Vouchers
Lawmakers buy more time for Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson
After a series of extraordinary moves, the Texas Supreme Court issued a stay of execution for Robert Roberson, convicted in the 2002 shaking death of his child. He’s been subpoenaed to testify before a House committee next week. We’ll hear from Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison, who was instrumental in the last-minute temporary reprieve.
Why is the Texas Department of Transportation buying a Houston toll road? And what might it mean for the patchwork of toll roads run by third parties across the state?
And: The Alamo is welcoming visitors from around the world with a new offering – guided tours entirely in Spanish.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 9, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 8, 2024. Travis County seems to have as many people registered to vote as last presidential election. Austin ISD is asking voters to increase taxes to help pay down a budget deficit and provide some staff raises. Hays County voters will decide this fall whether to pass a major bond for road improvements. Travis County Commissioners want to join a City of Austin plan to reduce road deaths in the area.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 12, 2024. Two women have filed federal complaints against Texas hospitals which they say denied them treatment for life-threatening pregnancy conditions. Texas lawmakers have been hearing testimony today on creating a school voucher program. More triple-digit highs in the forecast for the coming days. The City of Austin is reminding people to stay aware of local and statewide power grid conditions. Current and former Texas Longhorn athletes are bringing home 16 medals from the Paris Olympic games. It’s back to school season in Central Texas.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2024. Power outages due to stormy weather. A break from poor air quality days. Primary runoff election results. Harm reduction rally aims to reduce accidental drug-related deaths.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 21, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 21, 2024. Numbers from the first day of early voting. School vouchers are not a priority for Republican voters. Del Valle ISD swears in trustee to vacant seat. Georgetown is educating its residents on water conservation.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 28, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 28, 2023. Floor-area land rules. Austin ISD calendar input. U.S. 183 expansion. Integral Care CEO search. Busy Sunday for air travel.
KUT Morning Newscast for November 9, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 9, 2023. Cold front inbound. Child care property tax exemptions. Cruise car recall. School vouchers. Longhorns basketball.
KUT Morning Newscast for November 2, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 2, 2023. School vouchers. Early voting. Parking mandates. Barton Springs Bridge. St. David’s donation. Rangers World Series champions.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 31, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 31, 2023. First freeze of the season. Williamson County election error. Early voting turnout. State parkland proposition. Education Austin on school vouchers. Austin ISD special education deadline. Austin parkland requirements. Día de los muertos.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 26, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 26, 2023. Severe weather in Central Texas. Flood safety. Drought monitor. United Airlines flight attendants protest. National drug takeback day in Kyle. School voucher pushback. Georgetown drag show. CapMetro rules on alcohol consumption.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 26, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 26, 2023. Potential flooding in Central Texas today. Early voting numbers in Travis County. Land code public hearings begin today. Central Health leadership vote postponed. Vaccine mandate ban bill. Poll on school vouchers.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 17, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 17, 2023. Austin Police Oversight. School Vouchers. Solar Eclipse. Orange and White Scrimmage.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 16, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 16, 2023. School vouchers. Texas Legislature. Office vacancy in Austin. New EMS app. Texas Rangers beat Houston Astros in first game of playoff series.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 13, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 13, 2023. School voucher bill passes Texas Senate. APD on alert in response to threats to Jewish community. Austin ISD Special Education meeting. Protest in San Marcos against local airline. Clear skies for Saturday’s eclipse.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 12, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 12, 2023. School superintendents and state reps on why they oppose vouchers. Report says Austin Police can improve who they interact with people who have disabilities. Rain brings slight drought relief to areas nearby. Those white flowers are rain lilies. How some animals react to a solar eclipse. Gas prices falling faster.
KUT Morning Newscast for October 9, 2023
Central Texas top stories for October 9, 2023. Rally against school vouchers. New climate vulnerability study. Rent prices continue to drop. Texas loses Red River Showdown. Austin FC eliminated from playoff contention. Indigenous peoples day.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 27, 2023
Central Texas top stories for September 27, 2023. City of Austin closing cooling centers after brutal summer. Poll finds less support for school vouchers. AISD adopting alternative special education plan. Ascension Seton nurses concerned about staff levels. Taylor Library dealing with book challenges. More musicians get to keep more of merch sales money.
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.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 22, 2023
Central Texas top stories for May 22, 2023. Update on APD-DPS patrol partnership. Hill Country farmer grateful for rain, worried about summer. Vouchers added to school funding bill. Long Center free concert series. Austin FC. Kyle gathering record attempt falls short.