Central Texas top stories for October 17, 2024. Austin and Travis County are issuing disaster declarations in response to the growing risk of wildfire. Three candidates running for a seat on the Railroad Commission of Texas met at a forum last night. The Texas Education Agency has released updated instructional materials the State Board of Education is scheduled to review and vote on next month. This Monday is set to be the busiest day ever at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 28, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 28, 2024. Storms expected this afternoon in the Austin area. State Board of Education District 10 runoff election. The Austin City Council is working on a long-term plan to deal with the effects of climate change. A mosquito sample in Travis County has tested positive for the West Nile virus. A new plan to tackle the around 1500 miles of missing sidewalks in Austin. The Pflugerville School District is offering Spanish language interpretation at its high school graduation ceremonies. It is a busy week for Austin FC. Stassney and South 1st street intersection is getting some improvements.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 29, 2024. A lawsuit was filed attempting to block the I-35 expansion in Austin. Sunday was a record breaking solar power day. The City of Austin plans to set up a fund to help people who are experiencing homelessness. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing questions about undisclosed properties worth millions. The Texas State Board of Education delayed a vote on a Native American Studies course. Flu rates are climbing as COVID rates fall. Longhorns Basketball.
KUT Morning Newscast for December 13, 2023
Central Texas top stories for December 13, 2023. Update on last week’s shootings. Austin Energy upgrades its outage map. Preview of today’s Texas State Board of Education meeting. Bald Eagles sighted in Austin.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 15, 2023
Central Texas top stories for November 15, 2023. Taylor trial wraps up. Harper-Madison returns. TEA at State Board of Education. Uninsured children. Wimberley eclipse tourism. Native American Heritage Month. Longhorn sports teams in action tonight.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 02, 2022
Central Texas top stories for September 02, 2022. Indicted police officer. Austin ISD disciplinary actions. Social studies standards. Austin-Bergstrom labor day. Longhorns football. Austin FC. Longhorns volleyball.
Texas Standard: September 2, 2022
A vote about a change to the social studies curriculum in Texas public schools. Only it’s not the sort of vote some advocates wanted. Proposals to add teaching about Junetheenth, the murder of George Floyd and LGBTQ rights are on long term pause. We’ll hear the backstory. Also how what’s happening in San Antonio could give larger clues about how climate change is affecting Texas. And a perfect storm for animal shelters as more pets are abandoned, costs rising with inflation, and a shortage of vets and staffers have shelters scrambling. Plus the end of the bitcoin mining gold rush in Texas? The week in politics with the Texas tribune and more today on the Texas Standard: