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KUT News Now

KUT & KUTX Studios

KUT News Now is a fast and easy way to get local news for Austin and Central Texas delivered to your favorite podcast app. Every weekday, you’ll get morning and afternoon news updates along with in-depth stories from KUT and our reporting partners.

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4:18

KUT Morning Newscast for August 4, 2025: More than 50...

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2025/08/04

More than 50 Texas House Democrats have fled the state to prevent Republicans from passing a heavily redrawn congressional map, aimed at securing five extra seats for the GOP in the midterm elections. Flood survivors from Travis County’s Sandy Creek area attended a recent hearing with state lawmakers and local officials discussing the response to last month’s disaster. The Trump administration wants cities and counties to crack down on homeless encampments. Liberty Hill is the latest place in

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 1, 2025: Funeral...

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2025/08/01

Imam Mossad served Austin’s Muslim community for more than 15 years, providing spiritual counseling and leading sermons. Cedar Park’s Firefly Aerospace wants to fly annual lunar missions. The number of days with triple-digit high temperatures has been growing this week. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 1, 2025: Funeral services for Imam Islam Mossad are being held this afternoon appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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10:51

Interview: Recent Austin area flash flooding focused...

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2025/08/01

After deadly flash flooding in the Hill Country and Austin area over the July 4, 2025, holiday weekend, people were warned to stay off the Highland Lakes, and the Lower Colorado River Authority had to open some floodgates. This is often what happens in the aftermath of intense rains and flooding. But what is actually […] The post Interview: Recent Austin area flash flooding focused attention on the Highland Lakes and dam system. Here’s how it works and why we have it in the first place

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5:20

KUT Morning Newscast for August 1, 2025: Austin City...

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2025/08/01

Austin City Council members yesterday signaled they’re interested in putting a tax increase to voters this fall. Major staffing changes at the Austin ISD central administrative office take effect today. State Lawmakers in Texas met in Kerrville yesterday to hear from local officials and residents who survived the July 4th floods. Local officials in areas along the Guadalupe River have for the first time confirmed a 40-minute lag in sending out mass warnings during last month's deadly floods. A new

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4:39

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 31, 2025: Newly-drawn...

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2025/07/31

The newly-drawn congressional district maps released this week by Texas Republicans would have big implications for voters in Travis County. The organizers of Austin’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival say they’re facing a funding shortfall. The Austin City Council is signaling its willingness to ask voters for that approval in November. Renting an electric bike from Capital Metro will cost more starting tomorrow. We have entered the hottest part of the summer in Austin. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast

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4:16

KUT Morning Newscast for July 31, 2025: Texas...

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2025/07/31

Texas Republicans have released a proposed map to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The City of Austin plans to pass its budget within the next few weeks. The organizers of Austin’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival say they’re facing a funding shortfall this year. One of Austin's best-kept parking secrets will disappear in the coming weeks. The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 31, 2025: Texas Republicans have released a proposed map to redraw the state’s congressional districts appeared first

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 30, 2025: Travis...

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2025/07/30

Travis County is using its emergency authority to raise property taxes to pay to repair damage caused by this month’s flooding. Austin is in the homestretch of its budget season. Austin Police are asking for help from the public as they try to find a man accused of attacking a trans woman. Hays County has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus this season. We’re starting to see afternoon high temperatures befitting the historically hottest part of the summer. The post KUT Afternoon

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KUT Interview: The world’s growing population is...

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2025/07/30

New research from the United Nations finds women all over the world are having fewer children than ever before. But haven’t we been hearing for decades that the world’s population is getting too big for the planet to support and a smaller population would be better? Two University of Texas at Austin Associate Economics professors […] The post KUT Interview: The world’s growing population is heading toward a decline. Isn’t that better for the planet? Two UT-Austin professors argue

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 30, 2025: Austin city...

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2025/07/30

The Austin City Council is set to decide tomorrow whether to ask voters to approve a property tax rate hike. Some school programs set to be cut due to pauses in federal funding can continue. Fort Cavazos in Killeen was renamed back to Fort Hood this week.The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 30, 2025: Austin city leaders will soon decide whether to ask voters to approve a property tax hike appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 29, 2025: The Texas...

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2025/07/29

The Texas Senate had another in a series of hearings today on redrawing congressional districts at the behest of President Trump. Hays County is looking to make the most of its water supply. Tesla says it’s struck a deal with Samsung to produce semiconductor chips at the South Korean company’s forthcoming plant in Taylor. East Austin has a new pocket park. Humidity has been so low this afternoon that the heat index has been lower than the air temperature in the Austin area.The post KUT Afternoon

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 29, 2025: Texas...

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2025/07/29

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a legal petition against a New York county clerk in an ongoing battle over conflicting state abortion laws. The Texas Senate’s Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting on Monday held the third of four scheduled meetings. The Austin area is returning to hot, dry weather this week after an unusually wet start to the month. The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 29, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files a legal petition in an ongoing battle

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 28, 2025: The Texas...

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2025/07/28

A lawsuit filed by school districts had blocked the T-E-A from releasing the 2024 A-through-F grades, until now. Central Health has unveiled its proposed budget for the next fiscal year. You can learn more about what is in the proposed Austin budget at a variety of town hall meetings starting today. The Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Department is planning a memorial for Chief Michael Philips. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 28, 2025: The Texas Education Agency is about to release school

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 28, 2025: Austin’s...

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2025/07/28

Texas state lawmakers heard public testimony in Houston Saturday as part of mid-decade congressional redistricting. Storms brought deadly flooding, but also refilled Austin’s water reservoirs. People in Travis County impacted by flash flooding earlier this month can now get federal help at a different location. Kyle voters could vote to impose term limits on city council members this fall. The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 28, 2025: Austin’s water reservoirs may be full, but water restrictions

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 25, 2025: A former...

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2025/07/25

It could take weeks for CapMetro to repair railroad tracks damaged by recent flooding. The latest in the City of Austin’s efforts to improve the safety of 6th Street. 15 Texas House Democrats are leaving the state to see how top leaders in blue states are dealing with the sweeping new spending and tax legislation passed by Congress this month. Austin hit triple digit temperatures for the first time since mid-May. A former Camp Mystic camper recounts the many memories she wears on her wrist.The post

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 25, 2025: Austin is...

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2025/07/25

Central Texas top stories for July 25, 2025. The Texas state legislature kicked off a series of hearings on redistricting; advocates and elected officials held a rally outside the Capitol. Austin is dedicating more money to preventing and responding hate crimes. A new hotel and convention center is coming to Austin near the Circuit of […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 25, 2025: Austin is dedicating more money to preventing and responding hate crimes appeared first on KUT & KUTX

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 24, 2025: Austin...

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2025/07/24

The City of Austin is trying to set up an air traffic controller academy in ACC, but there's no guarantee it will happen. The Texas House and Senate's new special committees on flood relief and preparedness met for the first time this week. The Austin City Council is postponing a vote to update the city’s comprehensive plan. Prices at the gas pumps have been trending lower. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 24, 2025: Austin Community College could get an air traffic controller academy

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 24, 2025: UT Austin is...

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2025/07/24

Central Texas top stories for July 24, 2025. The Texas House and Senate’s new special committees on flood relief and preparedness met for the first time yesterday. Austin’s city council could vote today on a measure aimed at addressing a critical shortage of air traffic controllers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. UT Austin is asking certain […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 24, 2025: UT Austin is asking some students for proof of “lawful presence.”

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 23, 2025: Austin...

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2025/07/23

Travis County is offering temporary property-tax relief to people whose homes were damaged by this month’s flooding. People who live here in Austin have been weighing in on the city’s proposed budget. How flooding rains this month in Central Texas have affected Jacob’s Well. Our long streak of cooler than normal weather came to an end yesterday.The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 23, 2025: Austin residents weigh in on the city’s proposed budget appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 23, 2025: Austin voters...

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2025/07/23

Central Texas top stories for July 23, 2025. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has backed 16 bills for the legislature’s special session. Williamson County partnered with the Central Texas Community Foundation to launch the ‘WilCo CARES’ fund to provide direct financial assistance to people affected by the flooding. Travis County’s Flood Resource Recovery Center is […]The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 23, 2025: Austin voters could decide this November whether to increase property taxes appeared

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 22, 2025: Austin...

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2025/07/22

Travis County authorities may be close to accounting for everyone lost to the flooding on July 5th. Williamson County is looking to help people affected by the devastating flooding that swept through the area. What traces of measles found in wastewater means for the community’s safety.The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 22, 2025: Austin Public Health reports traces of measles have been found in Travis County wastewater appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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