Central Texas top stories for June 7, 2024. Austin Water is asking Austinites in the southwest area of the city to conserve water today. Austin ISD needs to slash millions in costs and increase revenue to offset budget deficit. Bird flu detected in Austin wastewater but public health authority says risk of contracting the virus is still low. People in San Marcos are hearing train horns in the city for the first time since 2015 and reaction is mixed. Texas Softball comes up short of securing program’s first national championship.
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KUT Morning Newscast for June 6, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 6, 2024. T.C. Broadnax talks to KUT’s Luz Moreno-Lozano about the search for the new chief for the Austin Police Department. Austin will offer two new locations for people who are experiencing homelessness to cool down this summer. Travis County is reevaluating how it funds Emergency Medical Services.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 5, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 5, 2024. Travis County District Attorney José Garza’s office has filed a legal challenge to Governor Greg Abbott’s pardon of Daniel Perry, who shot a BLM protester. EMS crews have been seeing a rise in heat related illnesses ahead of the summer. Officials urge people to continue to save water as we look at another hot, dry summer. The Texas Longhorns will face the Oklahoma Sooners tonight in game one of the Women’s College World Series Championship.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 4, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2024. ACC Board of Trustees is considering how much to increase employee pay next year, a local union is pushing for more. People in San Marcos will hear train horns for the first time since 2015. The intersection of MoPac and Bee Cave Road may see big changes. Austin Water is asking Austinites in the southwest area to save water this Friday.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 03, 2024.
Central Texas top stories for Juane 3, 2024. Two UT Austin professors are challenging revision that the Biden administration made to Title IX. Mexicans have elected their first woman president, Austinintes drove to Dallas and Houston this weekend to vote. Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department opens 13 more pools today. The City of Austin will start applying a special treatment to parts of Lady Bird Lake to fight the spread of dangerous blue-green algae.
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 April 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for April 10, 2024. Austin mayor announces run for reelection. LCRA plans additional gas-powered electricity generator near San Marcos. Lake Travis parent sues school district over bullying finding. Kyle Police now accepting online incident reporting. Broadband providers adding standardized labels for comparison shopping. Austin career expo tomorrow. Georgetown asking public to join legislative priorities task force. Texas softball back at it.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 20, 2023
Central Texas top stories for April 20, 2023. Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect in Austin area. Austin council delays vote on license plate readers. Texas bill would get more kids in advanced math classes. Austin airport getting more gates. Texas softball.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 08, 2023
Central Texas top stories for March 08, 2023. Hike and Bike Trail new lighting. Salvation Army shelter closure. Austin church fire investigation. Austin lifeguard hiring efforts. Texas coach wins national award. Austin FC. Texas softball.