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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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9:06

KUT Morning Newscast for July 22, 2025: Texas...

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2025/07/22

Central Texas top stories for July 22, 2025. Texas lawmakers kicked off a special legislative session yesterday, here’s what you need to know. The number of people missing after deadly floods in Texas dropped dramatically over the weekend, here’s why. Activists in Kyle are calling on City officials to get rid of license plate readers. The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 22, 2025: Texas lawmakers kicked off a special legislative session yesterday, redistricting is on the table appeared first on

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5:34

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 21, 2025: A proposed...

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2025/07/21

Traces of measles have been detected in Austin wastewater. The City of Austin is looking to cut overtime for firefighters as a way to save money in the new budget. The Austin City Council is expected to weigh in on a plan from Texas Gas Service to increase rates in Austin. Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez is retiring at the end of her term. The men serving as interim UT Austin president and interim UT System Chancellor have been named the sole finalists for those positions. Texas Fury, an

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6:09

KUT Morning Newscast for July 21, 2025: Texas Gas...

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2025/07/21

Central Texas top stories for July 21, 2025. Texas lawmakers start a 30-day special session today, among the items on the list are redistricting, disaster relief and preparedness. Texas Gas Service, the for-profit utility that supplies Austin homes and businesses with natural gas, has announced plans to increase gas rates by almost ten percent on average. […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 21, 2025: Texas Gas Service wants to raise Austin’s rates for the third time in the last

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8:20

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 18, 2025: As Texans...

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2025/07/18

It’s been two weeks since catastrophic floods hit Central Texas, killing more than 130 people. Congressman Greg Casar says a federal audit into staffing shortages at the National Weather Service is coming. Governor Greg Abbott has started the process to get Travis County added to a federal disaster declaration for flooding over the July 4th weekend. The City of Marble Falls is no longer under a boil water notice. The Recycled Reads store in North Central Austin is set to close in March as part of

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7:18

KUT Morning Newscast for July 18, 2025: Study finds...

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2025/07/18

Central Texas top stories for July 18, 2025. Austin police response times continue to lag, according to a new study out this week. The recovery process for the Sandy Creek neighborhood after the floods will take some time. The LCRA is asking people to be careful when visiting the Highland Lakes. Federal funding cuts are […]The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 18, 2025: Study finds Austin police response times continue to lag appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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3:53

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 17, 2025: Flood...

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2025/07/17

Recovery work is not letting up in the Big Sandy Creek community. Floodgate operations have ended for now along the Highland Lakes system. Williamson County is opening a disaster recovery center to provide in-person support for people affected by the flooding. The City of Austin is considering a budget proposal that includes cuts to overtime for Austin Firefighters.The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 17, 2025: Flood recovery efforts in Travis County continue more than 12 days since devastating

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4:00

KUT Morning Newscast for July 17, 2025: The LCRA...

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2025/07/17

Central Texas top stories for July 17, 2025. The Lower Colorado River Authority finished closing all floodgates at all dams along the Highland Lakes last night. State lawmakers will begin a special legislative session next week; one of Gov. Greg Abbotts priorities is police personnel transparency. The City of Kyle’s Mayor announced he’ll be stepping […]The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 17, 2025: The LCRA closed all floodgates to dams after releasing storm runoff from recent heavy rains

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7:47

Austin has dozens of low water crossings that flood...

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2025/07/16

At the current pace, it would take two-hundred years for all the city’s low-water crossings to be repaired. KUT's Nathan Bernier reports on why these fixes could take generations.The post Austin has dozens of low water crossings that flood during heavy rains. The city has been fixing them, but very slowly appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:52

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 16, 2025: A church is...

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2025/07/16

The Austin city manager’s $6.3 billion budget proposal includes enough cuts to get rid of a $33 million shortfall. The average cost of rent in the Austin area was down eight percent last month. The City of Kyle’s Mayor has announced that he’ll be stepping down from his position in November. Marble Falls is under a boil water notice due to recent flooding in the area. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 16, 2025: A church is offering help and hope to Kerrville’s Hispanic and immigrant

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5:15

KUT Morning Newscast for July 16, 2025: Williamson...

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2025/07/16

Central Texas top stories for July 16, 2025. Williamson County officials say they have shifted to clean-up and recovery mode after deadly flooding swept through the area on July 5th. Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Pop-up event today where people can learn what to do before and […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 16, 2025: Williamson County issues vouchers to assist with the cleanup after floods appeared first on KUT

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4:19

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 15, 2025: The Lower...

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2025/07/15

The Lower Colorado River Authority has one gate open at Buchanan Dam, sending water down into Lake Travis. Catastrophic flooding in Austin would have happened again if not for that system of up-river lakes and dams. Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax is proposing a $6.3 billion budget. Women over the age of 40 can get free mammograms at Ascension Seton Primary Care through July 25th.The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 15, 2025: The Lower Colorado River Authority opened floodgates at Lake

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4:47

KUT Morning Newscast for July 15, 2025: Austin City...

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2025/07/15

Central Texas top stories for July 15, 2025. The Austin area is still under a Flood Watch until 1 p.m. today. Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax released a proposed budget of $6.3 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. AISD is working on a plan to close certain campuses to reduce its multimillion-dollar budget deficit. Travis […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 15, 2025: Austin City Manager proposed a $6.3 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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8:37

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 14, 2025: Mexican...

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2025/07/14

A Flood Watch has been extended until tomorrow morning at 7:00 for the Austin area and west into the Hill Country. The Lower Colorado River Authority opened four flood gates this afternoon at Buchanan Dam. Debris pickup services in the northwest Travis County neighborhood near Big Sandy Creek started today. Travis County officials are working to restore access to homes near Big Sandy Creek after flooding in the area severely damaged a bridge and left some people in the neighborhood trapped on one

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4:53

Austin-area home for disabled Texans begins recovery...

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2025/07/14

Sherry Richardson, 64, was considered the "office mom" at Hope House, a long-term residential home for children and adults with disabilities in Liberty Hill. The post Austin-area home for disabled Texans begins recovery after losing ‘office mom’ in flooding appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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5:56

KUT Morning Newscast for July 14, 2025: Leander vigil...

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2025/07/14

Central Texas top stories for July 14, 2025. A flood watch is still in effect for Central Texas until 9 tonight. A candlelight vigil in Leander this weekend helped people grapple with the grief caused by deadly floods in Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. Congregants from churches across Kerrville, in Central Texas, […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 14, 2025: Leander vigil honors flood victims as community grapples with grief appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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10:13

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 11, 2025: A bill to...

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2025/07/11

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

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Stuffed animals are strewn across flood-ravaged...

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2025/07/11

Many of the flood victims were children. They left behind their stuffed animals. KUT's Audrey McGlinchy reports.The post Stuffed animals are strewn across flood-ravaged Texas. People are trying to get them to their owners. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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4:58

KUT Morning Newscast for July 11, 2025: Cedar Park...

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2025/07/11

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 […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 11, 2025: Cedar Park residents hold a vigil for the flood victims from the Austin area appeared first on KUT & KUTX

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3:58

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 10, 2025: A new...

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2025/07/10

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. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 10, 2025: A new resource center opened today in northwest Travis County

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6:12

KUT Morning Newscast for July 10, 2025: After deadly...

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2025/07/10

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. […]The post KUT Morning Newscast for July 10, 2025: After deadly flooding in Central Texas, questions are raised about the region’s emergency

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