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Central Texas top stories for October 14, 2025. Austin has less than 30 days to get rid of rainbow crosswalks and the “Black Artists Matter” mural on 11th street to comply with an order from Gov. Greg Abbott. Students and faculty at UT Austin are concerned about some academic programs. Texas State University has once […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for October 14, 2025: Austin has less tha...

In Austin, people congregated today on the Jewish Community Center campus in a bittersweet moment to mark the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. An Austin police officer has been removed from patrol after striking a man during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street over the weekend. The City of Taylor is considering a new ordinance related to homelessness. The Longhorns are on the road again th...

Central Texas top stories for October 13, 2025: The City of Austin says it has made some changes to that grant program after record demand in recent years. The Austin City Limits Music Festival is done for this year but don’t expect lighter traffic at Austin Bergstrom International Airport just yet. And the Texas Longhorns […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for October 13, 2025: City of...

The two-weekend event means a lot more foot traffic and equipment putting stress on the park’s lawn and ecosystem. KUT’s Luz Moreno-Lozano tells us how the city keeps the grass healthy. The post What it takes to maintain Zilker Park’s great lawn after Austin City Limits appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

How to navigate road closures around Zilker Park on the way to ACL. The City of Austin is set to open a new homeless services center next year. Parents, staff and community members expressed their concerns last night about the Austin ISD school consolidation plan. A lot of area schools districts did not have classes today. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 10, 2025: It’s weekend two of t...

Central Texas top stories for October 10, 2025. Some AISD parents, staff and community members are expressing concerns over layoffs, academic continuity and the impact on low-income communities and emerging bilingual students if the district approves the current consolidation plan. Neighbors are uneasy about a new homeless services center near I-35 and Oltorf. The city […] The post KUT Morni...

The city is buying a property in South Austin to serve as a housing navigation center. Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants cities and counties to remove any messaging or art from public roadways. Leander ISD has decided to reinstate books that had been removed from classrooms to comply with a new state law. The City of Austin is raising rates charged every month on utility bills for Austin Resource R...

Viva Palestina Orchestra hopes to inspire compassion for Palestinian people and culture through their Austin shows. Last year, the musicians helped raise $115,000 for Palestinian families and aid groups. KUT’s Chelsey Zhu went to one of their recent shows. The post Austin musicians play Palestinian songs to raise money for aid in Gaza appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Central Texas top stories for October 9, 2025. If AISD goes ahead with the consolidation plan, it would reshape some of the most valuable public land across the city. Travis County prosecutors have dropped all remaining charges against a former UT lecturer who was arrested in last year’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations. A judge dismissed a lawsuit […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for October...

Some Travis County voters may not be able to find themselves in the system yet. A state district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Blueprint Data Centers and its project in Taylor. Austin activist Greg Stoker is back home. About $21 million in funding is on the way to local child care providers in Travis County. The Texas Volleyball team will face Tennessee tonight. The post KUT Afternoon News...

The brutal murder of four teen girls in 1991 shook Austin to its core. KUT’s Andrew Webber tells the story of how now, families — and the city — can finally move forward. The post Making sense of the ‘senseless’ after a breakthrough in Austin’s yogurt shop murder case appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Central Texas top stories for October 8, 2025. Protestors are planning to show up outside Austin Independent School District headquarters tomorrow night. Greg Stoker, an Austin activist detained by Israeli forces, is back home. Travis County Tax Office officials say they are facing a backlog due to technical issues with the state’s registration and election […] The post KUT Morning Newscast...

Austin ISD's board of trustees will be formally presented this week with a controversial plan to close thirteen schools. Parents and students at Becker Elementary were up extra early this morning to protest a new plan that includes closing the school to save money. Firefly Aerospace is looking to expand its footprint in defense technology. Travis County is moving ahead with its efforts to make chi...

Central Texas top stories for October 7, 2025. After AISD released a plan to close 13 schools, some parents are wondering what would happen to the buildings after schools close. A new state law that regulates who can speak on college campuses is shaking up the way one UT Austin group has been operating for […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for October 7, 2025: Some AISD parents wonder what w...

Central Texas top stories for October 6, 2025. An Austin activist who was detained in an Israeli prison has been released. A Travis County judge postponed a hearing in a lawsuit against the Sunrise Navigation Center set for today. Today is the last chance to register to vote in the November 4th election. Visitors to […] The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 6, 2025: Austin activist Gre...

Central Texas top stories for October 6, 2025. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the Sunrise Community Church is a danger to neighbors and nearby Joslin Elementary School. Today is the last day for Texans to register to vote in the election this fall. The Longhorns fell to the Florida Gators this weekend. The southbound […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for October 6, 2025: A lawsuit ag...

How to get around during Austin City Limits. More than a dozen Austin ISD campuses are slated to close next school year. A state district judge is expected to rule soon on an injunction against a controversial data center project in Williamson County. Lane closures this weekend on I-35 northbound in San Marcos are going to cause some slowdowns. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 3, 2025:...

Central Texas top stories for October 3, 2025. A long-awaited list of which Austin Independent School District campuses are set to close is being released later today. Monday is the deadline for Texans to register to vote for this fall’s election. The Longhorns will be back on the field tomorrow. It’s Day one of the […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for October 3, 2025: Austin ISD to r...

UT Austin is one of nine universities the Trump administration is asking to sign an agreement the administration says would give the schools an advantage in accessing federal funds. Advocates want to raise awareness about Texas’ Safe Haven laws. Travis County is introducing a new program to allow jail inmates to receive care via telehealth. Drought conditions are spreading in the Austin area. The...

Central Texas top stories for October 2, 2025. UT Austin is one of nine universities the Trump administration is asking to sign a ten-point contract in exchange of giving the schools priority in accessing federal funds. Travis County and local public health provider Central Health have announced a new program to offer virtual medical care to […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for October 2, 2...

Israeli forces have detained an Austin activist who’s part of an international protest to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. It’s a busy time at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Texas Volleyball is on the road tonight against the Georgia Bulldogs. Austin FC hosts Nashville SC tonight in the final of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast fo...

Central Texas top stories for October 1, 2025. A coalition of Austin unions and groups is voicing its support for a proposed property tax increase. AISD is set to share the first draft of its school consolidation plans this Friday at 5:30 p.m. Anyone in Texas who sells items on eBay, Etsy, Poshmark or similar online marketplaces will now have […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for October 1,...

An Austin man is one of dozens of activists attempting to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza. Travis County’s budget is growing, along with property tax bills to pay for it. Tomorrow is an ozone action day in Austin. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 30, 2025: An Austin man is one of dozens of activists attempting to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza appeared first on KUT & KUTX S...

Central Texas top stories for September 30, 2025. Austin Police shared new details yesterday on how they found a new suspect in the 1991 ‘Yogurt Shop Murders.’ Taylor residents made a big showing at a court hearing yesterday to oppose a proposed data center. Texas Football will be back in action this Saturday, this time on the road. The Texas […] The post KUT Morning Newscast for Septe...

Austin Police say they’re certain they now know who killed four teenage girls in 1991. Leander ISD is set to hold a special meeting tomorrow to discuss its financial stability and long-range facility plans. People in Taylor made a big showing at a court hearing today in opposition of a proposed data center. The southbound main lanes of I-35 at State Highway 29 in Georgetown will be closed at night...