STAAR test

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 28, 2025: The Texas Education Agency is about to release school accountability ratings for the last two years

Central Texas top stories for July 28, 2025. A lawsuit filed by school districts had blocked the T-E-A from releasing the 2024 A-through-F grades, until now. Central Health has unveiled its proposed budget for the next fiscal year. You can learn more about what is in the proposed Austin budget at a variety of town hall meetings starting today. The Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Department is planning a memorial for Chief Michael Philips.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 16, 2025: Taylor’s mayor speaks out on social media about his decision not to recognize Taylor Pride’s annual festival

Central Texas top stories for June 16, 2025. Taylor Pride is set to hold its fifth annual music and arts festival this month. Capital Metro’s first police officers began patrolling the transit system today. Austin ISD families with students in elementary and middle school will learn tomorrow how their kids did on the STAAR test.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 12, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 12, 2024. Education advocates concerned about computer-grading of written responses on standardized tests. Natural gas prices go negative. ACLU sues Travis Co over arrestees lacking counsel. Activists say Austin rapid rehousing program needs improvement. Longhorn Run this weekend. Kite Fest to take over skies over Zilker Park.