Central Texas top stories for July 7, 2025. The Austin area and the Hill Country are still under a Flood Watch until 7PM. Central Texans are grappling with the effects of deadly, flash flooding that hit the area over the weekend. Among one of the worst-hit communities is Sandy Creek – just outside the Leander city limits. Flooding in Burnet County hit the southern part of that area the hardest. Austin-area school districts are offering support to families following the deadly floods in Kerr and Williamson counties. The City of Austin is extending its waterways ban until noon tomorrow.
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KUT Morning Newscast for July 1, 2025: Report shows racial disparities in how Austinites are affected by chronic diseases.
Central Texas top stories for July 1, 2025. Texas Democrat Colin Allred announced he’s running for U.S. Senate in 2026. A new report from Austin Public Health shows racial disparities in how residents are affected by chronic diseases. Williamson County is getting more than a million dollars in state funding to launch a new program aimed at keeping kids out of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. The Burnet Fire Department continues working to put out a fire at a tire recycling facility that started yesterday. Austinites can register for the 2025 CityWorks Academy to learn more about city government.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 12, 2025: Austin city leaders are prepared to allow people to peacefully demonstrate on Saturday
Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2025. A Flood Watch is in effect until seven o’clock for Hays, Travis, Williamson and more counties to the northeast. Another round of protests is expected Saturday night in downtown Austin. A tornado touched down in Hays County just south of Wimberly early this morning.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 4, 2025: Austin’s Automated License Plate Reader program will end this month
Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2025. Austin’s Automated License Plate Reader program was set to be renewed by the City Council, but City Manager T.C. Broadnax pulled the item off the agenda. Rents continue to fall in the Austin area. Williamson County is working on serving its homeless population.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 28, 2025: Barton Springs remains open for night swim
Central Texas top stories for May 28, 2025. The City of Austin had planned to close Barton Springs Pool an hour earlier than normal starting later this week. The Williamson County DA is joining other counties in the state in suing the Texas attorney general over new oversight rules. After some welcome rounds of rain, our chances for more are starting to drop off. Early voting is underway in the runoff election for Bastrop mayor.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 23, 2025: A local librarian is speaking out against the way her district is removing books from school libraries
Central Texas top stories for April 23, 2025. School districts across Texas are working to come into compliance with a state law aimed at banning books deemed ‘sexually explicit’ from school libraries. More people died while driving in construction zones in Texas last year compared to the year before. The Texas softball team is in Stillwater tonight for a one-off matchup against Oklahoma State.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 22, 2025: A bacteria which can be toxic to animals and humans was found near Red Bud Isle
Central Texas top stories for April 22, 2025. Voters across Travis, Williamson and Hays counties can cast their ballots ahead of the May 3rd election.Scientists have spotted clumps of blue green organisms near Red Bud Island on Lady Bird Lake. Travis County leaders are hoping to revamp the former Austin State Hospital site. The Austin Animal Center will offer only limited services tomorrow as its staff transitions its data to a new management system. We have a chance of thunderstorms today and tonight in the Austin area.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 22, 2025: Early Voting for the May 3 election starts today.
Central Texas top stories for April 22, 2025. Early Voting for the May third election starts today and runs through next Tuesday. The Austing-Bergstrom Interntional Airport is opening its outdoor observation patio to the public again. Williamson County’s newly appointed county judge has been sworn into office.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 18, 2025: AISD says school funding boost doesn’t make up for inflation
Central Texas top stories for April 18, 2025. The president of AISD’s Board of Trustees says the funding boost provided by HB2 does not make up for inflation. Republicans in Williamson County are divided over the possibility of a new toll road along Ronald Reagan Boulevard. A raccoon picked up in San Marcos has tested positive for rabies. Travis County parks will be open this weekend.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 17, 2025: Man arrested after homemade explosives were detonated by bomb squad in South Austin house
Central Texas top stories for April 17, 2025. APD arrested a man today after finding explosives at a home in South Austin. The marijuana decriminalization ordinance in San Marcos is on thin ice. Williamson County is working to identify areas at risk of flooding. The Texas House has approved a bill to create Education Savings Accounts, also referred to as school vouchers. Austin Public Health has confirmed a case of whooping cough at Del Valle High School.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 17, 2025: After hours of debate, the Texas House gave initial approval to a school voucher bill.
Central Texas top stories for April 17, 2025. After over nine hours of debate, the Texas House gave initial approval to a bill to create an Education Savings Account plan. The Austin Police Department says a suspect has been detained in relation to an explosive found at a home in South Austin. Williamson County is in the process of updating its floodplain maps. Wheatsville Co-op is planning to open several smaller stores and is asking the community for help. Ascension Seton will be taking full ownership of Cedar Park Medical Center.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 14, 2025: Explosion in Northwest Austin left six injured and damaged 24 homes
Central Texas top stories for April 14, 2025. A home explosion in Northwest Austin left six people injured and damaged two dozen homes. The City of Austin is working with artists to preserve art installations previously in the Convention Center. AISD is holding a community meeting today to hear the community’s input on the possible closure of Dobie Middle School. Williamson County leaders are considering building a tollway along Ronald Regan Boulevard. The City of Kyle will not host its annual Gathering of the Kyles this year.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 8, 2025: A measure in the Texas Legislature aims to clarify when emergency abortions are legal.
Central Texas top stories for April 8, 2025. House Bill 44 would clarify when emergency abortions are legal. We Are Blood needs donations of type-O blood. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is warning about another telephone scam. Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent Steven Snell has submitted his resignation, now that he’s been appointed to be Williamson County Judge. A man accused of fatally shooting six people in Austin and San Antonio in 2023 is now in a state mental health facility. Austin’s sales tax revenue has flattened, and that’s putting the city in some financial strain. Texas State University is changing its contract with a bus company after university-branded buses were seen transporting people to a protest rally in Austin over the weekend. Texas Baseball is the number two team in the country after sweeping Georgia.
KUT Morning Newscast for April 3, 2025: Today is the last day to register to vote in the May local election.
Central Texas top stories for April 3, 2025. Local elections are happening on May 3, here’s what you need to know. More than 40 people, including minors, were arrested in Hays County earlier this week; officials believe they were part of Tren de Aragua. Local animal shelters and rescue organizations are getting ready for an influx of animals in the coming months.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 28, 2025: A conference promoting higher birth rates taking place at UT Austin this weekend is drawing criticism to the university.
Central Texas top stories for March 28, 2025. UT Austin has received pushback from people who say speakers at the Natal Conference promote extremism and theories based in eugenics. The City of Austin will continue to use automatic license plate readers through at least the end of June. Williamson County has a new county judge. The Austin City Council voted this week to adopt a plan guiding the city’s animal shelter. The Texas Women’s basketball team plays in the Sweet Sixteen tomorrow afternoon against Tennessee.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 28, 2025: The Texas NCAAP is challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to dismantle the Department of Education.
Central Texas top stories for March 28, 2025. The Life of the Mother Act is aimed at clarifying when doctors can offer emergency abortion care. Williamson County commissioners have selected Liberty Hill Independent School District’s Superintendent Steven Snell as the county’s new chief executive. The Texas NAACP has joined a federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to dismantle the Department of Education.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 26, 2025: Burying Austin’s power lines would cost $50 billion and is next to impossible.
Central Texas top stories for March 26, 2025. A new commissioned study says burying Austin’s power lines would be next to impossible. Williamson County is looking for a new County Judge, commissioners have identified four candidates. Wildflowers are finally here, but there are fewer than usual.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 25, 2025: Austin is missing out on millions of dollars in federal funding.
Central Texas top stories for March 25, 2025. Recent budget negotiations in Washington left Central Texas without tens of millions of dollars for local projects. Williamson County officials are searching for a new County Judge. The Round Rock Police Department says an investigation continues after a crash on I-35 yesterday killed one person. UT women’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 14, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is ordering the reversal of changes to the sex listed on documents for Transgender Texans.
Central Texas top stories for March 14, 2025. I-35 southbound in North Austin is back open this afternoon following a horrific crash overnight. The Austin area is under a Red Flag Warning until 9 o’clock tonight. The latest on a lawsuit against Austin-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones from the family of Sandy Hook victims. Williamson County Commissioners voted today to promote Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey to help oversee the court until a new county judge is appointed. Williamson County is partnering with neighboring Burnet County to grow the region’s space industry.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 11, 2025: Austin will delay a vote that could determine what I-35 looks like for the next 50 years.
Central Texas top stories for March 11, 2025. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Austin area tomorrow. Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell is resigning to take a position with the Trump administration. Texas will not be participating in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The Trump administration’s review of federal grants is forcing the Austin City Council to delay a vote on where to build structures that would support giant decks over the highway. The City of Austin is ramping up its emergency response system. Most people feel more unsafe than safe on Travis County roads.