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KUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 11, 2025: A bill to provide more money to counties for alert systems is getting another chance
Central Texas top stories for July 11, 2025. Texas state lawmakers are looking at whether they could have done more to make the state ready for floods. Texans are doing what they can to help people recover from the deadly and destructive flooding. The Presidential Disaster Declaration has been expanded to include counties in the Austin area. A member of Congress from Austin is calling for an independent investigation into the federal response to devastating flooding in Central Texas. As of today, there’s still one person missing in Burnet County. A burn ban is in effect for northwest Travis County, th...2025-07-1110 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 11, 2025: Cedar Park residents hold a vigil for the flood victims from the Austin area
Central Texas top stories for July 11, 2025. Texas House and Senate established flood and disaster committees ahead of the special session. Cedar Park residents held a vigil to honor the lives lost in the Austin area floods last week. The Central Texas Food Bank opened satellite sites to help those affected by flooding. Education advocates are relieved several changes to a federal student aid program did not make it in the final version President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 11, 2025: Cedar Park residents hold a vigil for the flood victims from the Aus...2025-07-1104 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 10, 2025: A new resource center opened today in northwest Travis County
Central Texas top stories for July 10, 2025. The resource center is offering people help with putting their lives back together. The Central Texas Food Bank is opening satellite sites in neighboring counties affected by flooding. A program that assesses Austin’s air for biological threats will continue despite uncertainty about federal funding. Williamson County has its first known human case of West Nile virus for this year.
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2025-07-1003 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 10, 2025: After deadly flooding in Central Texas, questions are raised about the region’s emergency notification systems
Central Texas top stories for July 10, 2025. As recovery efforts continue after flooding in the Texas Hill Country, officials in Kerr County have yet to answer questions about how the emergency alert system was used. The aftermath of deadly flooding in the Austin-area has raised questions about how effective the region’s notification systems are. Two of the state’s best-known brands, both born in Kerrville, are showing their support for Hill Country flood victims. Elon Musk narrowly wins fight against neighbors over Austin-area home. A program that assesses Austin’s air for biological threats will continue after federal funding uncert...2025-07-1006 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 9, 2025: The City of Austin is providing staff and resources to help communities in need in the wake of the deadly flooding
Central Texas top stories for July 9, 2025. Burnet County authorities released the identities of four people lost to the flooding. The number of dead in the Hill Country has climbed to 95 on day six of search and recovery efforts, with more than 160 still missing. Austin firefighters are deciding this week if they support the leadership of Fire Chief Joel Baker after controversy surrounding firefighters’ deployment during last week’s historic flooding. TxDOT’s invoking emergency powers to replace a bridge that got washed out by the floods in northwest Travis County.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 9, 2025: The Ci...2025-07-0904 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 9, 2025: Governor Greg Abbott says flood recovery assistance will now top special session agenda
State lawmakers meet in Austin starting July 21. The Round Mountain Baptist Church in Leander is serving as a hub and shelter for people hit hard by recent floods and will continue for as long as needed. And the recent floods have sparked conversations about outdoor warning systems; hear how sirens in San Marcos help keep residents informed.
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2025-07-0904 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 8, 2025: An internal fire department policy prevented Austin firefighters from deploying before historic flooding in the Hill Country
Central Texas top stories for July 8, 2025. Austin firefighters say they could have been deployed before historic flooding in the Hill Country. The search continues in the Austin area for people missing after the flooding. Authorities in Kerr County are asking people to limit travel as search and recovery efforts continue following the deadly flooding. Austin Pets Alive says it’s taken in over 200 hundred cats and dogs because of the flooding. Travis County Commissioners voted today to extend the local disaster declaration until further notice. The Environmental Protection Agency is taking public input on a plan to let Texas re...2025-07-0808 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 8, 2025: Officials warn of public health and safety impacts following heavy rains and flooding
Travis County officials are still searching for several people missing after catastrophic flooding tore through the northwestern part of the county over the weekend. Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to put disaster response on the agenda for the upcoming legislative special session. And after years of turmoil, the Austin Police Department says its staff of 911 operators is nearly full.
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2025-07-0805 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 7, 2025: Recovery efforts are just beginning after intense flooding in the Austin area over the weekend
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.
The po...2025-07-0704 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 7, 2025: The Hill Country and Austin area continue searching for victims and grieving after weekend flash flooding
At least eleven people were killed in flooding in Burnet, Travis and Williamson counties with others still missing. Mourners in West Austin gathered Sunday night to remember the flood victims – including a neighborhood elementary school student. And the rain is not over yet; a flood watch is in effect until 7:00 p.m. Monday.
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2025-07-0706 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 3, 2025: Hays County officials demand answers from law enforcement about raid near Dripping Springs
Central Texas top stories for July 3, 2025. It’s been three months since the arrests of more than 40 people authorities said were connected to a Venezuelan gang. It’s a busy day at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The Travis County Fire Marshal wants people to go to a professional fireworks show instead of lighting their own. Leander Police have unveiled a new “microchip scanning station” for lost pets. Starting tomorrow, parking at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park will be limited through the holiday weekend.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 3, 2025: Hays County officials demand answers from law enforcement about ra...2025-07-0304 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 3, 2025: A report from Zillow says Austin is the most affordable city for renters
Central Texas top stories for July 3, 2025. The Austin Independent School District is holding workshops to get feedback on its campus consolidation process. Zillow recently named Austin the most affordable major city for renters. The city of Manor doesn’t have its own emergency room or hospital, but that’s set to change soon. Some City of Austin offices and facilities will be closed tomorrow for the July 4th holiday.
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Central Texas top stories for July 2, 2025. Bishop Daniel Garcia comes to Central Texas by way of California. Civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a new Texas law requiring every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments. Austin did not break 100 degrees in all of June. Gas prices continue to drop ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend. CapMetro wants to make it easier to get around on July 4th.
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2025-07-0204 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 2, 2025: The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center could be relocating soon
Central Texas top stories for July 2, 2025. Advocacy groups say efforts to support migrant children and students learning English could be in peril because of delay in federal funding. The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center in Austin could be relocating soon. Austin didn’t see any 100-degree days during June; it’s the first time since 2019. A watercraft ban is in effect on Lake Austin starting tomorrow afternoon.
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2025-07-0204 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 1, 2025: APD Chief Lisa Davis and DA José Garza say their offices are working closely together to reduce crime – and mend fences
Central Texas top stories for July 1, 2025. Austin’s police force and Travis County’s top prosecutor haven’t been on the best terms for the last five years. A storm in May left tens of thousands of Austin residents without power and with damaged homes and businesses. More than half of deaths in Travis County are caused by a chronic disease like cancer, heart disease or diabetes. Former Congressman Colin Allred formally entered the 2026 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Registration is open for the 2025 CityWorks Academy to learn more about city government. Millions of Texans are expected to be on...2025-07-0109 minKUT News NowKUT 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.
...2025-07-0104 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 30, 2025: The Texas State Board of Education has voted to renew approval of a Native Studies course
Central Texas top stories for June 30, 2025. The move from the Republican-controlled Board of Education lets public school students take American Indian/Native Studies for state credits. Hotter weather is ahead as we enter July and approach the historically hottest time of year. An Austin builder is looking at putting in some additional safety measures after a glass panel fell from a high rise onto the street below. Texas State athletics will move to the Pac 12 Conference beginning with the 2026-27 season. Gas prices have been dropping in time for the upcoming holiday weekend.
The post KUT...2025-06-3004 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 30, 2025: The city of Austin is dismissing an ethics violation complaint against former interim City Manager Jesús Garza
The city’s ethics review commission dismissed the claim after a hearing, saying they did not have enough information to proceed with a final hearing. The Austin Independent School District is preparing to roll out a new cellphone policy to comply with a law the Texas Legislature passed this year.
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2025-06-3002 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 27, 2025: Austin Water is providing more details about what caused a massive increase in the amount of treated water that’s leaked from its distribution system
Central Texas top stories for June 27, 2025. The city lost nearly 9.3 billion gallons in 2024. Job Corps in San Marcos was set to shut down next week, but will remain open temporarily. Tomorrow is Austin Public Health’s Take a Loved One for a Check-up Day. Taylor Pride will hold its fifth annual music and arts festival tomorrow from 4-10 p.m. at Heritage Park in downtown Taylor.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 27, 2025: Austin Water is providing more details about what caused a massive increase in the amount of treated water that’s leaked from its distribution syst...2025-06-2704 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 27, 2025: AISD will head into the next fiscal year with a $20 million budget deficit
Central Texas top stories for June 27, 2025. The Austin Independent School District’s board of trustees approved next year’s budget; after making cuts, there’s a $20 million budget deficit. The board also approved the turnaround plans for AISD’s middle schools. Personal cell phones are not allowed in AISD classrooms anymore. Williamson County will go back to using paper ballots starting with this fall election.
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2025-06-2704 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 26, 2025: Floating the San Marcos river will get a little pricier for out-of-towners
Central Texas top stories for June 26, 2025. Some changes are coming to San Marcos parks for those looking to cool off in the river this summer. State Senator Joan Huffman has entered the race for Texas attorney general. Animal shelters across the Austin area are holding a “name your price” event this weekend. The Austin Parks and Recreation board has at long last chosen a vendor to operate the Zilker Cafe next to Barton Springs Pool.
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Central Texas top stories for June 26, 2025. State agencies can now develop their own telework plans, after Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law late last week. Austin area nonprofits are trying to re-home pets ahead of the 4th of July holiday. Lionel Messi will play in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game that is set to take place at Q2 Stadium in Austin. The City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department wants people’s input on its Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s Creeks and Communities.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 26, 2025: Lionel Messi w...2025-06-2604 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 25, 2025: The Carver Museum is teaching people how to track their family history
Central Texas top stories for June 25, 2025. The Carver Museum in Austin is teaching people how to track their family history. Austin City Council is considering a proposal to add a park maintenance fee to utility bills. Georgetown has adopted a set of new rules banning behavior related to homelessness. The City of San Marcos is losing its electric scooters.
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2025-06-2604 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 25, 2025: ACC sues the DOJ to challenge the end of the Texas Dream Act
Central Texas top stories for June 25, 2025. The Austin Community College District’s Board of Trustees joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the end of the Texas Dream Act. The Austin Independent School District is asking the public for feedback on the criteria it’s using to evaluate campuses for potential closure. Georgetown’s City Council approved new ordinances that restrict the use of public spaces, despite concerns about possible impacts to unhoused individuals. A Travis County Judge ruled that a $440 road bond package approved by Hays County voters in Nov...2025-06-2505 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 24, 2025: Travis County is eyeing several buildings downtown for a planned mental health diversion center
Central Texas top stories for June 24, 2025. A bill that failed this legislative session has thrown a wrench in Travis County’s plan to build a mental health diversion center for people accused of non-violent crimes. Governor Greg Abbott has called a special session of the Texas Legislature to address a number of the more than two-dozen bills he vetoed outright. The concrete truck driver arrested in the deadly Hays CISD school bus crash last year has pleaded guilty. A Travis County District Judge has ruled that a Hays County $440 million road bond approved by voters in November is now vo...2025-06-2503 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 24, 2025: Housing bills are set to become new laws
Central Texas top stories for June 24, 2025. Several bills related to housing in Texas are now officially set to become law on September 1st. The city of Hutto is forming a new commission focused on making local government more efficient. There’s a career fair for Austinites looking for jobs in infrastructure and skilled trades.
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2025-06-2403 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 23, 2025: Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed Senate Bill 3, which would have banned consumable THC products in Texas
Central Texas top stories for June 23, 2025. Governor Greg Abbott vetoed 26 bills and signed more than 11 hundred into law, including the Life of the Mother Act. ACC’s District Board of Trustees plans is joining a lawsuit challenging the end of the Texas Dream Act. Homes in Austin sold for an average of just under $600,000 last month. Austin ISD has two virtual community meetings this week on the school consolidation process to save money.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 23, 2025: Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed Senate Bill 3, which would have banned consumable THC products in Texas appeared fi...2025-06-2404 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 23, 2025: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban
Central Texas top stories for June 23, 2025. Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban products containing THC. Texas’s health system is ranked very low compared to other states. Musicians and music venues are at risk of losing unclaimed grants. Homes in Austin are selling for less but taking longer to sell compared to this time last year. A new pedestrian bridge is coming to East Austin. Today is the last day to give your input on Austin’s 2026 General Obligation Bond.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 23, 2025: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban appeared firs...2025-06-2305 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 20, 2025: The city of Austin lost nearly 9.3 billion gallons of water last year
Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2025. The city of Austin lost enough water to fill Lady Bird Lake four times over. Governor Greg Abbott has until Sunday to take action on a bill that would ban consumable hemp products containing THC. Tesla’s fleet of driverless robotaxis is set to hit Austin streets this Sunday. Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign a bill by Sunday that would limit land sales to non-citizens from several countries. Austin ISD will cut more than 20 percent of positions at its Central Office. The Moody Center is hosting gamers from across the world th...2025-06-2105 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 20, 2025: AISD cuts central office staff by 20% to reduce budget deficit
Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2025. The Austin Independent School District will cut 20% of its central office staff. The city of Austin is training Austinites so they can issue parking tickets on their own. Advocates are warning that potential cuts to federal financial aid will make it harder for low-income students in Texas to access higher education. There’s still time to submit feedback for the 2026 General Obligation Bonds.
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2025-06-2005 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 19, 2025: Annual Juneteenth celebrations across Austin buzz with energy, joy and reverence
Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2025. Juneteenth celebrated across Austin area, marking 160 years since Union troops arrived in Galveston with the news of emancipation. Austin is losing even more water to leaky city pipes than previously thought. Austin conspiracy theorist Alex Jones accused of hiding money from Sandy Hook families. Texas bills on religion in public schools await Gov. Abbott’s signature as Sunday deadline looms
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2025-06-2004 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 19, 2025: Austin’s Alex Jones is facing another lawsuit related to the families of the Sandy Hook school shooting
Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2025. Every year Austin’s water utility loses around 7 billion gallons of treated water because of leaks in the system. Alex Jones is facing another lawsuit related to his defamation of victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting. Expect some closures around the city because of Juneteenth celebrations.
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2025-06-1904 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 18, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is demanding the city of Austin stop contracting with anti-gun companies
Central Texas top stories for June 18, 2025. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent a letter to the city of Austin demanding they cease contracting with anti-gun companies. CapMetro’s police chief is leaving the transit agency. Governor Greg Abbott says he’s still on the fence about whether he’ll sign or veto a bill that would ban consumable products containing THC. Austin paramedic Selena Xie announced today that she’s running for a seat on the Austin City Council. Travis County residents are invited to hear updates tonight on the county’s progress building a mental health diversion center.2025-06-1903 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 18, 2025: APD says they’re prepared for a potentially long summer of protests
Central Texas top stories for June 18, 2025. The Austin Police Department says they have maintained a delicate balance during recent demonstrations. Business leaders are reacting to the Trump Administration’s decision to continue immigration enforcement in critical industries. Travis County Commissioners passed a resolution calling for constitutional and humane treatment of all immigrants. Capital Metro’s police chief is leaving the transit agency.
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2025-06-1804 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 17, 2025: Local and state officials reflect on what’s changed in the three years since Roe v. Wade was overturned
Central Texas top stories for June 17, 2025. Local and state officials gathered outside the Texas Capitol this morning to reflect on what’s changed since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade was overturned three years ago. Austin ISD elementary and middle school students made gains in reading on their springtime STAAR tests. Austin has opened a daytime cooling center for people experiencing homelessness.
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Central Texas top stories for June 17, 2025. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three tax break bills into law yesterday. Austin, Travis County and Austin ISD are looking at ways to be more efficient with taxpayer dollars. Eanes ISD will start looking for a new superintendent.
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2025-06-1703 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 16, 2025: Taylor’s mayor speaks out on social media about his decision not to recognize Taylor Pride’s annual festival
Central Texas top stories for June 16, 2025. Taylor Pride is set to hold its fifth annual music and arts festival this month. Capital Metro’s first police officers began patrolling the transit system today. Austin ISD families with students in elementary and middle school will learn tomorrow how their kids did on the STAAR test.
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2025-06-1603 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 16, 2025: Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protest in Austin. An arrest was made after a threat against Texas lawmakers.
Central Texas top stories for June 16, 2025. The “No Kings” protest in Austin on Saturday remained peaceful. The Texas Department of Public Safety made one arrest earlier in the day related to threats against state lawmakers who were expected to speak. AISD will receive millions of dollars in new funding as a result of state legislation passed this year, but officials worry it might not be enough. Starting today Austinites might see Cap Metro’s new Transit Police officers at stations and on board of transit services. Georgetown is considering changes to its rules on where people can sit and lie do...2025-06-1605 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 13, 2025: Austin will be one of many cities across the nation staging a ‘No Kings’ protest tomorrow amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
Central Texas top stories for June 13, 2025. Hundreds of people are expected to gather in front of the Texas Capitol tomorrow. UIL officials are looking into a proposal to make girls’ flag football an official varsity sport in Texas. Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service to San Diego this week. The City of Austin’s seeking the community’s feedback for a 2026 General Obligation Bond.
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Central Texas top stories for June 13, 2025. Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service to San Diego this week, just one of several changes to the flight schedule at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Two tornadoes touched down briefly in Hays County. Officials from the University Interscholastic League say they will continue to study a proposal to make girls’ flag football an official varsity sport in Texas. The City of Austin wants people’s feedback for a 2026 General Obligation Bond. Juneteenth celebrations ramp up at the Carver Museum this weekend.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 13, 2025: New flights are coming to ABIA ...2025-06-1305 minKUT News NowKUT 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.
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2025-06-1302 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 12, 2025: Central Texas is under a Flood Watch until 7 tonight
Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2025. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of Central Texas until 7 p.m. Austin’s Mayor Kirk Watson says he was notified that the Texas National Guard will be ready to respond to protests this weekend. A report says the TCEQ permitted three new natural gas power plant projects in violation of the Clean Air Act. A judge has ruled a redevelopment of the former Statesman offices can go forward after a challenge from Save Our Springs Alliance.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 12, 2025: Central Texas is und...2025-06-1204 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 11, 2025: The Texas National Guard is ready to respond to protests in Austin this weekend
Central Texas top stories for June 11, 2025. The City of Austin has been notified that the Texas National Guard will be ready to respond this weekend to scheduled protests. Austin and Travis County leaders are celebrating improvements in the local response to the opioid crisis. A judge on Tuesday upheld an Austin vote on redevelopment along the shores of Lady Bird Lake. A vote on a proposal to improve three Austin ISD middle schools that have received failing grades from the state has been delayed.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 11, 2025: The Texas National Guard...2025-06-1203 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 11, 2025: Austin and Travis County leaders celebrate improvements in the response to the opioid crisis
Central Texas top stories for June 11, 2025. Austin and Travis County leaders are celebrating improvements in the local response to the opioid crisis. Texas high school students this year did better in math and science on state standardized tests than they did in 2024. Hays County Commissioners voted unanimously to pass a resolution for the humane treatment of immigrants. The University Interscholastic League will hear a proposal to recognize girls flag football as an official sport.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 11, 2025: Austin and Travis County leaders celebrate improvements in the response to the opioid crisis ap...2025-06-1104 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 10, 2025: Austin police arrested 8 protestors following demonstrations downtown against President Trump’s immigration crackdown
Central Texas top stories for June 10, 2025. Austin police arrested 8 protestors Monday night following demonstrations downtown against President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Hays County Commissioners voted unanimously to pass a resolution for the humane treatment of immigrants. A bill headed to Governor Abbott’s desk would raise the threshold needed for property owners to protest a neighbor’s construction plans. The City of Austin’s offering grants to local organizations working on food, climate equity and resilience.
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Central Texas top stories for June 10, 2025. Law enforcement officers used an eye irritant to disperse people protesting the Trump’s administration’s mass deportation efforts. Some students expect their tuition and fees to be more than double after the Texas Dream Act was struck down last week. A bill lawmakers hope will make it harder to stop or stall new housing has been sent to the governor’s desk. Juneteenth celebrations start in Austin today. FACE grant applications are open until July 17th.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 10, 2025: Hundreds march in downtown Austin to prot...2025-06-1005 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 9, 2025: Undocumented students are preparing to pay higher tuition rates at public colleges and universities
Central Texas top stories for June 9, 2025. Undocumented students are preparing to pay higher tuition rates at public colleges and universities after a judge last week struck down the Texas Dream Act. Rain in the forecast this week could be helpful in bringing life back to Jacobs Well. Williamson County’s Regional Animal Shelter is now offering “reunion stations” to help lost pets get home faster.
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2025-06-0903 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 9, 2025: New Capital Metro police officers will patrol the transit system
Central Texas top stories for June 9, 2025. Immigration rights activists say undocumented college students pay tens of millions of dollars in tuition and fees. Capital Metro has new police officers; they’ll patrol the transit system starting next week. The City of Austin continues with cyanobacteria remediation efforts in Lady Bird Lake.
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2025-06-0904 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 6, 2025: Taylor to still hold Pride festival despite mayor’s refusal to issue proclamation
Central Texas top stories for June 6, 2025. Taylor Pride is set to hold its fifth annual music and arts festival later this month. A Texas law allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates was repealed this week. With the weather heating up, the city is about to resume cyanobacteria remediation efforts in Lady Bird Lake. Starting today, dust that has travelled all the way from North Africa is obscuring the skies over Central Texas.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 6, 2025: Taylor to still hold Pride festival despite mayor’s refusal to issue proclamation appeared first on KU...2025-06-0606 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 06, 2025: Taylor’s mayor will not issue a proclamation to recognize Taylor Pride this year
Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2025. Advocates for renewable energy didn’t face big setbacks this session at the Texas Legislature, but federal laws could pose a challenge. Advocates for immigrant rights react to the end of a law that allowed in-state tuition rates for undocumented college students. Taylor’s Mayor Dwayne Ariola did not issue a proclamation to recognize Taylor Pride this year. The Longhorns lost game two against Texas Tech, they have to win one more game to take home the Women’s College World Series Championship.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 06, 2025: Taylor’s mayor...2025-06-0604 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 5, 2025: Undocumented students are no longer eligible for in-state tuition at Texas universities
Central Texas top stories for June 5, 2025. Most students who graduated from Texas high schools were eligible for in-state tuition at Texas universities regardless of immigration status for more than two decades. A federal investigation has found that a hospital in Round Rock broke the law by delaying life-saving care for a woman with a nonviable pregnancy. Food truck operators in Austin will soon have the option of getting their trucks inspected for health and safety where they sit. Bastrop and Caldwell counties got much needed rain last night.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 5, 2025: Undocumented students...2025-06-0604 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 5, 2025: Texas agrees to end in-state tuition for students without legal status.
Central Texas top stories for June 5, 2025. Texas college students without legal status are no longer eligible for in-state college tuition after the DOJ sued the state of Texas. International students at UT Austin are feeling uncertain about their future. Here are the grid-related bills that passed and didn’t pass during the 2025 Texas Legislature. Texas is a step closer to winning the Women’s College World Series. FM 1826 will be closed starting tomorrow until Saturday at 5 pm.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 5, 2025: Texas agrees to end in-state tuition for students without legal status. appea...2025-06-0506 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 4, 2025: APD’s automatic license plate reader program will end this month
Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2025. The Austin Police Department’s automatic license plate reader program had been getting criticism from city leaders and the public. The Department of Justice is suing the State of Texas over in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. Former Austin City Council member Jackie Goodman has died. Longtime rivals Texas Tech and Texas meet tonight in Game One of the Women’s College World Series finals. The National Weather Service is forecasting triple digits this weekend.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 4, 2025: APD’s automatic license plate reader program will end this month...2025-06-0404 minKUT News NowKUT 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.
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2025-06-0403 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 3, 2025: An effort to crack down on doctors prescribing abortion pills to Texas women from out of state fails
Central Texas top stories for June 3, 2025. The Texas Legislative Session has ended, and so have lawmakers’ hopes of passing scores of bills into law. A boil water notice is in effect for parts of Travis and Hays counties. Texas law enforcement may soon be required to take a larger role in immigration enforcement. Travis County leaders raised a pride flag today for the fifth year in a row. An effort has failed to re-name I-35 in Travis County after President Donald Trump.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 3, 2025: An effort to crack down on doctors prescribing abo...2025-06-0404 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 3, 2025: Bills banning guaranteed income programs fail at Texas legislature
Central Texas top stories for June 3, 2025. A bill to crack down on doctors from out of state prescribing abortion pills to Texas women died at the legislature. A bill banning guaranteed income programs in the state also failed. Austin farmers ask Governor Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which would ban consumable hemp products in Texas. The Austin Bergstrom International airport has a new expansion.
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2025-06-0304 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for June 2, 2025: Last week’s storms brought flooding, hail, and much needed rain to Austin
Central Texas top stories for June 2, 2025. People are still recovering after last week’s storms brought flooding, damaging winds and hail to parts of Austin. A bill that would ban consumable THC products is on the governor’s desk. Austin residents can now recycle food and beverage cartons and coated paper products. Texas Women’s Rowing took third place at this year’s NCAA Championship in New Jersey over the weekend. Texas softball is going back to the Women’s College World Series final.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 2, 2025: Last week’s storms brought flooding, hail, and mu...2025-06-0305 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for June 02, 2025: Power in Austin is fully restored after last week’s storms.
Central Texas top stories for June 2, 2025. Austin Energy says power has been restored to all customers after last week’s storm that left thousands without power. Local health care experts and nonprofits say a federal budget reconciliation bill would put more than 36,000 people in Austin at risk of losing Medicaid. Today the Texas legislature’s 2025 session is coming to a close. The legislature passed a bipartisan bill to let Texas state agencies determine remote-work policies, it heads to the governor’s desk. The season is over for the UT Baseball team. UT’s Softball team will play in the Women’s C...2025-06-0205 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 30, 2025: Austin youth choir finds its voice through community at inaugural performance
Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2025. More than 7,400 Austin Energy customers are still without power. CommUnity Care has a new CEO. A bill that originally proposed making it easier to evict renters in Texas has been pared back significantly and is nearing final approval. The Pano Youth Choir is open to anyone in sixth through 12th grade — regardless of experience.
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2025-05-3007 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 30, 2025: Austin has paid out $27 million to people injured by police during 2020 racial justice protests.
Central Texas top stories for May 30, 2025. After Wednesday’s storms and floodings, officials are asking residents not to drive through low water crossings. Wednesday’s storms brought rain, hail and wind speeds up to 85 mph, but only to some parts of town, here’s why. Power outages continue in Austin after storms. Five years after protests following George Floyd’s murder, Austin has finally settled nearly 30 lawsuits over police conduct.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for May 30, 2025: Austin has paid out $27 million to people injured by police during 2020 racial justice protests. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcas2025-05-3007 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 29, 2025: City of Austin crews are in full recovery mode after last night’s storm that killed one person
Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2025. The National Weather Service says it was a microburst during the storm yesterday evening that knocked down so many trees and power lines. Last night’s storm killed one person, flooded roads and businesses, and left tens of thousands of people without power. Room Service Vintage is one of many local businesses damaged by last night’s storm. There’s some improvement in drought conditions in Central Texas. Texas lawmakers are staring down a deadline to get bills passed before the session ends Monday.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for Ma...2025-05-2904 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 29, 2025: One person dead and multiple water rescues after last night’s storm.
Central Texas top stories for May 29, 2025. Last night’s storms left one person dead and extensive damage across the city of Austin. Thousands of Austin Energy customers are without power this morning due to last night’s storm. Two bills in the Texas legislature that could have brought Austin’s light-rail plans to a halt appear to be dead. A bill restricting how much land builders can set aside for homes in new neighborhoods looks poised to pass the Texas legislature.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for May 29, 2025: One person dead and multiple water rescues after last night’s...2025-05-2904 minKUT News NowKUT 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.
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2025-05-2803 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 28, 2025: A bill targeting cities over their homelessness policies failed this week in the Texas House.
Central Texas top stories for May 28, 2025. We had a rainy morning, and severe storms are also a possibility for the Austin area this afternoon. A bill targeting cities over their homelessness policies failed this week in the Texas House. The Austin Independent School District plans to create a school mental health center at Martin Middle School.
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2025-05-2803 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 27, 2025: Firefly Aerospace plans to send another spacecraft to the lunar surface as part of an international mission
Central Texas top stories for May 27, 2025. Cedar Park’s Firefly Aerospace made history when it successfully landed its Blue Ghost spacecraft on the moon’s surface earlier this year. A middle school in East Austin will be getting a mental health center as part of a plan to modernize the campus. Travis County is offering free training for anyone wanting to learn how to administer Narcan. More rain is on the way this week.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 27, 2025: Firefly Aerospace plans to send another spacecraft to the lunar surface as part of an international miss...2025-05-2704 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 27, 2025: A calmer forecast after heavy thunderstorms and hail pound the Austin area
The Hill Country and Austin area got between an inch and three inches of rain Monday night. A bill intended to revitalize the Texas film industry is a step closer to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. A new report shows about seven in 10 Austin residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.
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2025-05-2703 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 26, 2025: A bill that would ban THC products is headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk
Central Texas top stories for May 26, 2025. Hundreds of Austinites employed at local cannabis shops could lose their jobs. Austin ISD officials are recommending another $44 million worth of cuts. Barton Springs Pool will close an hour earlier every day starting June 1st. The Zilker Eagle Mini Train will be closed for at least a few days after someone drove across the train tracks.
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2025-05-2603 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 26, 2025: Texas House votes to require display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
Senate Bill 10 is all but certain to lead to a First Amendment court challenge. Texas is poised to ban consumable products that contain T-H-C which means dozens of cannabis shops in the Austin area will either have to shift their operations or shut down. It’s a busy travel day on Memorial Day.
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2025-05-2604 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 23, 2025: Lessons learned in the ten years since the last big Memorial Day flood in Austin
Central Texas top stories for May 23, 2025. We are in what is historically the rainiest time of year in the Austin area. A school-aged child from Leander has tested positive for measles. A bill moving through the Texas Legislature could make it easier for food truck owners to operate across the state.
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2025-05-2303 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 23, 2025: Austin is moving forward with plans to put parks on top of I-35
Central Texas top stories for May 23, 2025. A child from Leander has tested positive for measles. Austin is moving forward with plans to put parks on top of I-35 after TxDOT lowers and widens the highway. Austin ISD trustees are expected to vote this fall on which campuses to close during the 2026-27 school year. Texas lawmakers are weighing a measure to allow more state employees to work from home. Advocates across the state say hefty regulations are making it difficult for food truck owners to make a profit. Several City of Austin offices will be closed Monday in observance...2025-05-2306 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 22, 2025: School districts across the state continue anxiously awaiting the fate of House Bill 2
Central Texas top stories for May 22, 2025. HB2 would dedicate an additional $8 billion to Texas public schools. The Texas Legislature has passed a bill that restricts local governments from using public funds to support women seeking out-of-state abortions. The Texas House has voted to enact a complete ban on consumable products containing THC. Austin FC will face the San Jose Earthquakes in the semi-final round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 22, 2025: School districts across the state continue anxiously awaiting the fate of House Bill 2 appeared first on KUT & KUTX...2025-05-2204 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 22, 2025: Austin’s city council will make a decision today that will determine what downtown looks like for generations
Central Texas top stories for May 22, 2025. Austin’s city council will decide whether or not to put parks on I-35 after the TxDOT lowers the main lanes. Austin ISD is asking for community feedback as it develops a plan to consolidate schools in an effort to save money. Austin Water is asking customers to conserve as drought conditions worsen in Central Texas. Austin FC beat the Houston Dynamo to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.
The post KUT Morning Newscast for May 22, 2025: Austin’s city council will make a decision today that...2025-05-2204 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 21, 2025: Participation in the first year of ACC’s free tuition program has exceeded expectations
Central Texas top stories for May 21, 2025. Fully autonomous Tesla taxis are coming to Austin streets. Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would let developers build housing in places historically reserved for office or retail space. Participation in ACC’s free tuition program has far exceeded expectations.
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2025-05-2110 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 21, 2025: Austin police are retooling how they classify using force on suspects
Central Texas top stories for May 21, 2025. Austin police are retooling how they train cadets. Tesla robotaxis will hit the streets of Austin by the end of June. A Kyle resident has tested positive for measles but is no longer contagious. Travis County is launching a new text alert system to let people know about burn bans and red flag days.
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2025-05-2103 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 20, 2025: Hays County confirms its first case of measles
Central Texas top stories for May 20, 2025. Someone who lives in Kyle has tested positive for measles. Leander is preparing for possible water shortages in anticipation of this summer’s drought outlook. The National Weather Service is forecasting hotter than average temperatures June through August in Central Texas.
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2025-05-2003 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 20, 2025: Triple-digit highs and thick humid days are likely a taste of things to come
Central Texas top stories for May 20, 2025. Central Texas is moving closer to its hottest months of the year. Thousands of students participated in the first year of ACC’s free tuition program. The EPA is looking to support cleanup efforts in Austin. Sales of Energy Star appliances will be tax free this weekend.
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2025-05-2004 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 19, 2025: APD’s automated license plate readers are helping police crack down on crime, but there’s room for improvement
Central Texas top stories for May 19, 2025. It’s been just over a year since APD started an automated license plate reader program to help find people with outstanding arrest warrants. The City of Kyle wants to improve its emergency services for its more vulnerable residents. A new AI data center is planned for a location just south of San Marcos. Texas softball will play this week for a chance to compete in the women’s College World Series.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 19, 2025: APD’s automated license plate readers are helping police crack down on crime...2025-05-1904 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 19, 2025: A bill currently before Congress would cut over 600 billion dollars in federal Medicaid spending
Central Texas top stories for May 19, 2025. How the potential cuts to Medicaid spending could affect Texas. A new Artificial Intelligence data center is planned for the San Marcos area. Today is the last day for Travis County residents and park visitors to give feedback on the 2026 Travis County Parks Comprehensive Plan. Scottie Scheffler has solidified his position as the world’s top ranked golfer.
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2025-05-1903 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 16, 2025: State lawmakers have yet to pass a bill to increase public school funding
Central Texas top stories for May 16, 2025. Austin and counties to the south are under a Heat Advisory until tonight. Austin-area public education advocates say the current proposal being debated by lawmakers does not do enough to help schools. A case involving the City of Austin and a proposed redevelopment along Lady Bird Lake was heard in court this week. Travis County is shifting to a new way to let people know about burn bans and wildfire danger.
The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 16, 2025: State lawmakers have yet to pass a bill to increase public school funding...2025-05-1604 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 16, 2025: Four out of 10 Austinites don’t feel safe in the city
Central Texas top stories for May 16, 2025. A new report from the Austin Police Department shows four out of 10 Austinites don’t feel safe in the city. The effort to combine the San Marcos public transit system with Texas State’s is facing delays. Austin celebrates “Bike to Work Day” today.
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2025-05-1603 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 15, 2025: It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity
Central Texas top stories for May 15, 2025. The National Weather Service is issuing a Heat Advisory for tomorrow afternoon. You may want to pay less attention to that air temperature and more attention to the heat index. This week’s heat wave can put dogs at risk. Austin is now the fifth most populous city in Texas. Texas baseball will close out the regular season on the road with three games against Oklahoma.
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Central Texas top stories for May 15, 2025. Austin’s Homeless strategy office has $300,000 to give to groups helping families exit or avoid homelessness. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has settled a lawsuit he filed against the Travis County Commissioners Court last September. The ongoing heat wave in the Austin area can be dangerous for pets. Look out for more cyclists on your morning and afternoon commutes tomorrow as the city of Austin celebrates “Bike to Work Day.”
The post KUT Morning Newscast for May 15, 2025: The city of Austin is dedicating hundreds of thousands of dollars to support families experi...2025-05-1500 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 14, 2025: The Austin area is under an Extreme Heat Warning for the first time this year
Central Texas top stories for May 14, 2025. The Austin area is under an Extreme Heat Warning until 9 o’clock tonight. Austin ISD is considering plans to consolidate campuses to save money. CapMetro’s commuter train station near the Domain is back on track after delays and ballooning costs.
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2025-05-1400 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 14, 2025: The earliest triple-digit day in Austin in 40 years
Central Texas top stories for May 14, 2025. The first Extreme Heat Warning of the year for the Austin area. Traffic volumes on Austin’s highways climbed after state employees were ordered back to the office full-time. Georgetown’s animal shelter will merge with Williamson County’s regional animal shelter.
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2025-05-1400 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for May 13, 2025: The Austin area is bracing for record-breaking heat
Central Texas top stories for May 13, 2025. The Austin area is under a Heat Advisory until 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The City of Austin is making library and parks facilities available as cooling centers. Springtime heat is becoming more common as the earth’s atmosphere warms. Hays CISD is bracing for tariffs to impact the costs of construction.
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2025-05-1300 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for May 13, 2025: An unusual heat wave will bring triple digits to the Austin area this week.
Central Texas top stories for May 13, 2025. The Austin area is under a Heat Advisory, it’s unusually early for this kind of heat. It’s an Ozone Action Day, here’s what you need to know. Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that could outlaw diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in state and local governments. Local groups are working to help residents beat the heat by distributing donated fans.
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Song of the DayGeese: “Space Race” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest)
Think we’re already finished talking about ACL Fest 2024? Don’t be a silly goose! Sure we’re quickly shifting gears to Halloween, Levitation Fest, Thanksgiving, and the Winter Holidays, but we do have one more piece of ACL awesomeness ahead of that Fall gauntlet.
So let’s take a gander at Geese. Almost a decade removed from their fledgling days, Geese and their distinct crossbreed of indie artcore post-punk rock still haven’t run afoul of stagnation. And even as they hatch the next Geese release, this Brooklyn outfit’s still feeling the impact from their golden egg...2024-10-1704 minSong of the DayDAIISTAR: “Velvet Reality” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest)
It’s always super cool to see our KUTX Artists of the Month get some additional hometown love out at ACL Fest. Off the top of our head, this year we saw Kalu & The Electric Joint, promqueen, Chief Cleopatra, and West 22nd added to the lineup. On top of those, we were stoked to see our October 2023 Artist of the Month DAIISTAR get some well-deserved recognition in the stacked ACL schedule as well.
Considering the quartet only hit streaming last February, DAIISTAR is decidedly still in a dawning phase. But with the release of their debut full-length Go...2024-10-1604 minSong of the DayChance Peña: “Blackbird” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest)
For a lot of major artists, ACL Fest is just another tour stop. For up-and-comers, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. But for those who overlap the brackets, the experience falls somewhere in between: somewhat routine, somewhat sentimental.
And we’re guessing Chance Peña lands in that final category. Depending on your age demographic, chances are you’ve already heard of Peña through one avenue or another. Nearly a decade back, Chance Peña caught widespread attention at the tender age of fifteen as a contestant on The Voice. These days, Peña pulls an impress...2024-10-1503 minSong of the DayWest 22nd: “Road Trip” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest)
Another ACL is officially in the books, so we’re keeping those fest memories fresh by bringing y’all some more KUTX-clusive pop-up performances straight outta Zilker Park. And nothing says “Austin City Limits” quite like a band whose handle directly references their UT campus origins.
Yep, our October 2024 Artist of the Month (powered by PNC Bank) West 22nd was among those chosen to represent our city’s elite local acts across ACL’s weekend afternoons. The five-piece effused their carefree and upbeat indie rock flavors throughout the Tito’s Handmade Vodka stage during Sunday One and had no trouble...2024-10-1403 minSong of the Dayflipturn: “Rodeo Clown” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest)
Between the big Texas sky, the sprawling space of Zilker Park, all the dust that gets kicked up across the festival grounds and cowboy hats abound, ACL Fest sure can feel a bit like a rodeo right here within the city limits.
And heading back to the fest, Weekend Two of ACL 2024 certainly won’t be flipturn‘s first rodeo, that’s for sure. Following the recent announcement of their sophomore full-length Burnout Days (set to release next January) The Florida five-piece is back at ACL’s American Express stage at 2:45PM this Sunday for an hour-long set. And...2024-10-1102 minSong of the DayThe Beaches: “Blame Brett” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest)
The second Friday of October is upon us, and Austin City Limits Music Fest is about to be in full effect once again. And in the interim that is this Thursday, we got a twofer for ya: a reflection on last weekend and a hint on what to expect for this next one.
So although it’s finally starting to feel a little more like Fall around here, there’s really no bad season to get behind The Beaches. These masters of fashion have been at it for a decade straight now, solidifying the soundtrack to a gene...2024-10-1003 minSong of the DayMon Rovîa: “crooked the road.” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest)
When it comes to exposure for international acts here in Austin, you typically think of SXSW. But time and time again, ACL Fest has shown great global flavors, even if the artists in question are quartered stateside.
A perfect example? Mon Rovîa. Songwriter Andrew Lowe was lucky enough to escape his moniker’s namesake in the midst of the Liberian Civil War, and given the Appalachian atmosphere of his current home base, Mon Rovîa’s forged a really fascinating fusion of Afro influences and American folk, shaking up whatever expectations you have surrounding the “Tennessee sound”...2024-10-0803 minSong of the DayChaparelle: “Bleeding Hearts” (KUTX Pop-Up at ACL Fest)
Ask anyone about their favorite ACL Fest performance and there’s no telling what answers you’ll get. But we’re willing to wager that if you ask anyone below the age of thirty, “did you catch Chap-“, there’s a good chance your interviewee will enthusiastically finish your question with, “Chappell Roan?! She was awesome!” Yeah, there’s no doubt Chappell Roan’s among those leading the charge of younger fest attendees this year, but if you’re less in search of the Pink Pony Club and more keen on something to successfully serenade both you, your parents, and their hoss, there’...2024-10-0803 minSong of the DayReyna Tropical: “Sauvecito” (KUTX Live at Scholz Garten)
Don’t you love those unexpected brushes with old chums during South By South West? Sure, for us native Austinites they feel less like chance encounters and more like the inevitable kismet of living in a metropolitan area as small and dense as ours. But there’s still nothing quite like finding an old friend return to their old stomping grounds in top form.
So imagine how it felt upon learning that Fabi Reyna – who we remember from our high school and college days playing in Code Rainbow, The Silver Series, and Patches – was going to come down fro...2024-04-0102 minSong of the DaySPRINTS: “Literary Mind” (KUTX Live at Scholz Garten)
The taste-ranging genre gastronomy of our latest Scholz Garten lineup alone made it one for the books. And that A.M. affair simply couldn’t have been complete without SPRINTS. Because…yeah, the pairing of a Dublin four-piece – garage grit, post-punk precociousness, and all – against a full KUTX crowd at one of Texas’ oldest venues was exactly what you’d expect: a pre-St. Paddy’s blast.
SPRINTS just made Letter to Self public this January, and the eclectic, confessional record has already reached millions of streams worldwide – no small feat for any up-and-comers’ big debut. But sudden success clearly ha...2024-03-2205 minSong of the DaySinkane: “How Sweet Is Your Love” (KUTX Live at Scholz Garten)
We’re still recovering from the flood of foreign artists that turned our fair city (and Scholz Garten) into an international exhibition last week. And if that worldwide melting pot of genres is best embodied by any SXSW 2024 performer, multi-instrumentalist Ahmed Gallab definitely makes the short list.
Born in London, Gallab spent a chunk of his childhood in Sudan and the remaining rearing in Ohio. The Buckeye State’s rich punk culture rubbed off on Gallab, whose multi-faceted talents and one-of-a-kind musical perspective led to session work with the likes of Caribou, of Montreal, and Yeasayer. Through his...2024-03-2106 minSong of the DayKassa Overall: “Make My Way Back Home” (KUTX Live at Scholz Garten)
Shoutout to everyone who caught our Scholz Garten live series last week for SXSW, either in person or over the airwaves! But if you didn’t turn out or tune in, don’t fret; we’re taking the next few days to recap some key performances.
Starting off today with Brooklyn’s Kassa Overall. This Grammy nominee is about as expert as it gets when it comes to drumming, yet by stepping behind the mic or into the producer’s chair, Kassa’s not just sequestered to the rhythm section. After landing a real KO on last May’s ANIMAL...2024-03-2006 min
ATXplainedAnswering the Unanswerable With KUTX’s John Aielli — Episode 1We get a lot of questions for ATXplained that don’t really have answers. So KUT’s Andrew Weber put some of those to longtime KUT/X host John Aielli.
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On My Block12th & Chicon: KUT’s Coverage ApproachThe KUT newsroom wants to share stories from the people that live near 12th and Chicon and know it best. In doing this, we do feel we have to acknowledge that our news staff does not reflect the diversity of the community we’ll be covering. We have several objectives in this project, and one of them is to learn ourselves, how to better report from this neighborhood and others in Austin. We discussed with Dr. George Sylvie, an associate professor at The University of Texas School of Journalism, the “how to’s” of covering a community we, and other me...2016-10-1411 min