Central Texas top stories for October 21, 2025. CapMetro approved a plan to reshape Austin’s public transit network, but not everyone is on board. Monday was the deadline for universities to submit comments to the White House on a funding compact. It’s unclear if UT Austin will sign the document. Neighbors complain about AISD’s new plan to turn former Rosedale School into a six-story apartment complex. Liberty Hill ISD is asking voters to approve a tax rate increase. The Austin area is under disaster declaration due to elevated fire risk.
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KUT Morning Newscast for August 15, 2025: Some Austin Independent School District schools have again received failing grades from the state.
Central Texas top stories for August 15, 2025. The Texas Education Agency this morning released A-through-F grades for every school in the state, here’s how AISD is doing. The Austin City Council yesterday adopted a $6.3 billion dollar budget and called for a property tax rate increase that will require voter approval. An exhibit honoring decades of people who died from AIDS-related illness is coming to Austin. Officials say everyone with injuries is in stable condition after a Leander ISD school bus rolled over this week.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 13, 2025: Hundreds of people signed up to speak at city hall today as the Austin City Council works to adopt its budget
Central Texas top stories for August 13, 2025. Folks continue speaking at city hall this afternoon as the Austin City Council works to adopt its budget and a tax rate increase. Tomorrow is the deadline for UT Austin students to make their first tuition payment for the fall semester. Williamson County is one step closer to bringing a spaceport to the area.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 7, 2025: Austin residents can expect to see an increase on their property tax bills
Central Texas top stories for August 7, 2025. The Austin city council is expected to adopt a new budget and tax rate next week. Travis County property owners can now get a preview of their tax bills. Cedar Park’s Firefly Aerospace is now public. Dinosaur footprints have been found in the Big Sandy Creek area of northwestern Travis County. We could add to the total number of triple-digit days before the week is up.
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KUT Morning Newscast for October 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 23, 2024. CapMetro announced its Metro Rail will go back to its regular schedule. Travis County is seeing a record number of people show up to the polls. AID voters will decide on a tax rate increase. The Austin City Council is expected to vote tomorrow on a new police labor contract.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 15, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 15, 2024. The head of the UT System says its institutions have undergone significant changes to comply with a state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities and colleges. Texas state lawmakers also heard a UT student’s testimony over antisemitism on campus. Travis County voters could decide on a tax rate increase that would expand access to child care for low-income families. Leander ISD’s police force progress. Austin Live Music Fund. May is Wildfire Safety Month.