Central Texas top stories for January 21, 2025. The Austin area is covered in snow this morning, some areas of the city got more snow than others. School districts are closed, and some City services will operate under modified schedules. Sales prices on homes in the Austin area rose, which is rare for this time of year.
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State targets Allstate data collection practices
We’ll have the latest on a dramatic drop in thermometers statewide and what that could mean for large parts of Texas next week. Also: How some are hoping to protect people experiencing homelessness from the worst of the big freeze.
The incoming Trump administration has vowed to make immigration enforcement a top priority, possibly including mass workplace raids. What this could mean for Texas workers and businesses.
And: After suing General Motors in August over alleged illegal driver data sales, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has now filed a similar lawsuit against Allstate, accusing the insurer of tracking drivers without their knowledge.
It’s cold outside, but politics are heating up in Austin
As cold as it is in some parts of the state, politics are heating up in Austin. As the next legislative session nears, there’s intense infighting over who will hold one of the top spots.
Abortion access in this country has changed, especially in states like Texas, since the effective overturn of Roe v. Wade. But pregnancy terminations are actually up across the U.S.
Meta will no longer fact-check. What’s that mean for the user experience on platforms like Facebook and Instagram?
And the semifinal round is here in the College Football Playoff. Texas will face Ohio State. Can the Longhorns win it all?
KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 11, 2023
Central Texas top stories for December 11, 2023. A Texas woman went out of state to seek an abortion while in legal limbo. Travis County judge orders City of Austin to coid housing programs. Kyle district 4 runoff results. Annual homeless vigil. Austin ISD is close to choosing a new permanent superintendent. Record low temperatures this morning. Lady Longhorns to the Final 4.