Gov. Greg Abbott named raising teacher pay as one of seven emergency items for this legislative session. The push for higher salaries comes as most teachers in the state weigh whether staying in the profession is worth it. KUT’s Becky Fogel reports on the three different methods for giving teachers a raise
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What’s affecting El Paso’s air quality?
One person has now died in the Texas measles outbreak that’s up to more than 120 official cases.
Hit the road in many parts of Texas these days and you’re likely to see some Teslas. So how are those drivers feeling about the very public and controversial latest moves by CEO Elon Musk?
Teacher pay increases may come this Texas legislative session. But what form they might take is unclear.
The U.S. military isn’t completely avoiding the same cuts ripping through other parts of government right now.
Plus: There’s something in the air in El Paso – and it isn’t pleasant. A look at a change in air quality and when its expected to lift.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 25, 2025: Public health leaders say it’s a good time to check your measles vaccination status.
Central Texas top stories for February 25, 2025. After a possible measles exposure in Hays County, health leaders say it’s a good time to check your vaccination status. Round Rock ISD is working to balance its budget. UT women’s basketball team is number one on the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Legislation in the statehouse would increase salaries for teachers for the first time in years, but some educators aren’t convinced.
Behind Southwest Airlines’ big job cuts
15% of Southwest Airlines’ corporate workforce is out of a job in the Dallas-based company’s first-ever major layoffs.
Frigid temperatures across the state and all eyes are on the Texas grid’s ability to handle it. How the grid became what it is today.
President Trump has dismantled a couple of boards you’ve probably never heard about. Why some are concerned about the repercussions.
The UT women’s basketball team is ranked No. 2 in the latest AP poll, but has a case for the No. 1 spot. A look at their path towards the NCAA tournament.
Plus, remembering Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio.
KUT Morning Newscast for November 8, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 8, 2023. Election results. Travis County parks and infrastructure. Teacher pay raises in Round Rock. Retired teachers get a pay raise. Power plants. Water fund.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 25, 2023
Central Texas top stories for May 25, 2023. Texas budget now has no teacher raises or per-student funding increase. Community college funding method change headed to governor. Jarrell ISD establishing police dept. Neurological care unit coming to Austin. Austin airport expects busy holiday weekend. Drought picture improving in Hill Country. Austin FC.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 18, 2023
Central Texas top stories for May 18, 2023. Austin-area cities among fastest growing, Austin now in top 10. A unanimous re-vote on money for more natural gas power. Effort to keep standardized testing off religious holidays. Round Rock ISD looks at pay increase. Busy summer expected at Austin airport. Austin FC win.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 09, 2023
Central Texas top stories for May 09, 2023. Daniel Perry sentencing hearing. Del Valle ISD pay raises. Search for new Austin Energy GM. Hutto city council runoff. Kyle growth plan option input. ACL lineup announced.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 26, 2023
Central Texas top stories for April 26, 2023. Chance of thunderstorms tonight, Tornado Watch north. Travis sees sharp increase in overdose deaths. Early Voting turnout low. Austin emergency communication improvement efforts. School districts deciding employee pay raise amounts. Light rail option input window closing.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 24, 2023
Central Texas top stories for April 24, 2023. First day of Early Voting. Austin mayor pushes for legislation requiring new transit vote ASAP. Austin-Travis Co EMS see quadruple in fentanyl overdose calls. Texas teacher salaries lag behind national average.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 13, 2023
Central Texas top stories for March 13, 2023. Blue-green algae in Austin waterways. Storm debris clean-up update. Union calls for AISD pay raises. San Marcos marijuana enforcement. Busy but not record-breaking at Austin airport.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 13, 2023
Central Texas top stories for January 13, 2023. Austin ISD Superintendent search continues. AISD raising teacher pay. Leander ISD instructional materials. 911 holiday hold times. Abandoned oil and gas wells.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 20, 2022
Central Texas top stories for December 20, 2022. Power grid ready for low temperatures. Cold weekend ahead. Austin ISD budget. Williamson County healthcare cost offset.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 5, 2022
Central Texas top stories for December 5, 2022. Austin runoff early voting. Austin ISD superintendent search. Teacher salary report. Public Utility Commission power grid overhaul. UT Football Bowl bound. UT Volleyball NCAA tournament. Ronald Reagan Bridge.