Central Texas top stories for June 7, 2024. Austin Public Health has found a second mosquito pool infected with West Nile Virus. Folks who get insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas could soon lose access to in-network benefits at Baylor Scott & White Health facilities. A near-miss between two large planes at Austin’s airport last year has prompted a series of recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board. Bird Flu has made its way into Austin wastewater. Austin School District officials say the number of special education evaluations they completed during the 2023-24 school year is up significantly from the year before. Leander runoff election. Texas Softball swept by Oklahoma in Women’s College World Series final.
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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 6, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 6, 2024. What to expect for this summer. Recent drought relief may be only temporary. New traffic signals have been installed at Fourth Street and the I-35 frontage roads. Austin ISD priorities for the next Texas legislative session. Taylor is looking for feedback on a new plan for its Justice Center Project. Longhorns need two straight victories to prevent Oklahoma four-peat. Leander’s Rouse Raiders in the UIL Baseball State Tournament 5A semi-finals.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 4, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2024. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8PM. Travis County DA Jose Garza is filing a legal challenge to the pardon of Daniel Perry. A union representing ACC employees is asking for an 8.5% raise across-the-board. Calls for heat-related illnesses are on the rise. Local hospitals have access to electronic records again after a ransomware attack on the Ascension health care system. Longhorns back in the Women’s College World Series finals.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 3, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 3, 2024. Plaintiffs in a case challenging Texas abortion laws say exceptions remain unclear. The City of Austin is looking to improve its rapid rehousing programs for people transitioning out of homelessness. Leander city council runoff election. The U.S. had a record number of deaths from heat-related illness last year. The Austin Community College Board is looking at how much to increase staff pay in the next fiscal year. The City of Austin is applying a special treatment to parts of Lady Bird Lake to fight the spread of dangerous Cyanobacteria. The Texas Longhorns have been crowned national champions in NCAA Division I women’s rowing. Texas softball has two chances tonight to advance to the Women’s College World Series finals.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 31, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 31, 2024. The city of Austin is looking to make flood insurance more affordable. The City of Austin is conducting a national search for its next Police Chief and wants to know resident’s opinions. A recent UT graduate is helping make a park in Round Rock more accessible for children of all abilities. Austin city leaders approved funding to enhance and expand the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Austin Police are trying to put a dent in the number of Hyundai and Kia thefts. San Marcos storm cleanup. Chris Riley Bend. Texas Softball opens Women’s College World Series tournament with a win.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 30, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2024. Austin City Council approves property tax breaks for seniors. Austin city leaders want to make flood insurance more affordable. TxDOT is developing a long-term transportation plan that will determine how billions of tax dollars are spent. Potential for heavy rain in the Austin area tonight. Austin FC signed winger Osman Bukari from Red Star Belgrade. Texas Softball begins their bid for a Women’s College World Series title tonight.
KUT Morning Newscast for May 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for May 24, 2024. Heat wave arrives in time for the holiday weekend. A new lawsuit alleges the City of Austin violated state law when approving the redevelopment of the former Austin American-Statesman office site. Programs that help support people who are experiencing homelessness are still facing challenges in Austin. The Summer Meals Program is ramping up as the school year comes to an end. Texas and Texas A&M will compete for a spot in the Women’s College World Series. Austin airport officials are reminding travelers to plan ahead when flying out of Austin Bergstrom International Airport this Memorial Day weekend.