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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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4:21

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 26, 2025: Floating...

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2025/06/26

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.The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 26, 2025: Floating the San Marcos river will get a little pricier for

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 26, 2025: Lionel Messi...

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2025/06/26

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 […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 26, 2025: Lionel Messi will play in Austin for the first time appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 25, 2025: The Carver...

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2025/06/25

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.The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 25, 2025: The Carver Museum is teaching people how to track their family history appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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5:21

KUT Morning Newscast for June 25, 2025: ACC sues the...

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2025/06/25

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 […]The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 25, 2025: ACC sues the DOJ to challenge the end of the Texas Dream Act appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 24, 2025: Travis...

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2025/06/24

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

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 24, 2025: Housing bills...

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2025/06/24

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. The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 24, 2025: Housing bills are set to become new laws appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 23, 2025: Governor...

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2025/06/23

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

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 23, 2025: Gov. Greg...

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2025/06/23

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 […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 23, 2025: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 20, 2025: The city of...

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2025/06/20

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

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 20, 2025: AISD cuts...

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2025/06/20

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 […]The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 20, 2025: AISD cuts central office staff by 20% to reduce budget deficit appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 19, 2025: Annual...

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2025/06/19

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 […]The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 19, 2025: Annual Juneteenth celebrations across Austin buzz with energy, joy and reverence

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 19, 2025: Austin’s Alex...

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2025/06/19

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. […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 19, 2025: Austin’s Alex Jones is facing another lawsuit related to the families of the Sandy Hook school shooting

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 18, 2025: Texas...

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2025/06/18

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 […]The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 18, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is demanding the city of Austin stop contracting with anti-gun companies

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 18, 2025: APD says...

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2025/06/18

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 […]The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 18, 2025: APD says they’re prepared for

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 17, 2025: Local and...

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2025/06/17

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.The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 17, 2025: Local and state officials reflect on what’s changed in the three years since

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 17, 2025: Austin city...

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2025/06/17

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. The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 17, 2025: Austin city leaders are looking to make cuts to the city budget appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 16, 2025: Taylor’s...

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2025/06/16

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. The post KUT 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 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 16, 2025: Thousands...

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2025/06/16

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 […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 16, 2025: Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protest in Austin. An arrest was made after a threat against Texas lawmakers.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 13, 2025: Austin will...

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2025/06/13

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.The post KUT 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

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Some immigrants thankful for those who protest in...

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2025/06/13

Many residents without legal status are staying away from anti-ICE protests because they don’t feel safe. KUT’s Greta Díaz González Vázquez tells us how they are feeling about other people protesting. More demonstrations are planned for the weekend. The post Some immigrants thankful for those who protest in Austin, but worry arrests overshadow purpose appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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