Central Texas top stories for March 4, 2025. The Austin area is under a Red Flag Warning until 9:00 tonight. There’s been a drop in opioid overdoses in the Austin area. An exit on southbound I-35 will close permanently tonight as part of a major expansion of the interstate. Average rents in the Austin area fell again last month. Some CapMetro customers are struggling with a new app. Uber customers in Austin can now catch rides in a self-driving vehicle.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 5, 2025: Hundreds gathered at the Texas Capitol to protest the Trump Administration.
Central Texas top stories for February 5, 2025. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the Texas Capitol grounds today to protest the Trump administration. The Texas Senate is debating on a bill to spend public money on private schools. Uber customers can sign up to get a ride in a self-driving vehicle starting today. Gas prices have continued their climb in the Austin area. Drizzle and cloud cover around the Austin area kept temperatures in the 70’s today.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 5, 2025: Self-driving cars available for ride services in Austin soon.
Central Texas top stories for February 5, 2025. Self-driving cars will offer ride-hailing services to the public later this year in Austin. The city of Austin plans on renovating regulations on short-term rentals. It will be another warm day in the Austin area.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 23, 2024. Children at Risk has found nearly 50 zip codes in the Austin area qualify as childcare subsidy deserts for low-income families. Travis County’s Medical Examiner’s report into the impacts of the opioid epidemic in Central Texas. FBI probe into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Waymo being investigated by NHTSA. Gas prices are trending downward heading into memorial day weekend. Stormy weather helps drought conditions.