Best Georgetown County Podcasts (2025)

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Archives, Activities and Traffic Awareness: September in Georgetown County 41:10

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This month’s episode of First Friday with Georgetown County brings together history, wellness and safety: Preserving Our Past – Julie Warren, Digital Archivist, introduces listeners to the Georgetown County Digital Library, a public archive of historic photos, documents, and newspapers that make our county’s history more accessible than ever. Progr…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 23, 2025: Truck driver accused of killing five people in I-35 crash indicted 5:34

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Central Texas top stories for September 23, 2025. Driver in deadly I-35 pile-up indicted on 22 counts. Travis County imposes burn ban. Leander mayor stepping down. Austin Resource Recovery getting more eco-friendly facility. Lower gas prices. 20th annual HAAM Day. This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress ju…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 23, 2025: The city of Austin is breaking ground on a new facility to meet the growing demand for trash and recycling services. 3:23

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Central Texas top stories for September 23, 2025: Austin Resource Recovery’s new service center in Northeast Austin will help better serve the city’s north side. Governor Greg Abbott has signed Texas’ so-called “bathroom bill” into law. And it’s “HAAM Day” – the 20th annual city-wide music festival benefitting the Health Alliance for Austin Musicia…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 22, 2025: Austin’s first week of autumn could produce triple-digit heat across the area but relief is on the way 4:07

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Central Texas top stories for September 22, 2025. A hot first day of fall in Austin but relief is on the way. New lawsuit against posting Ten Commandments in every Texas classroom. Leander and Austin ISDs looking at closing campuses to ease budget shortfalls. No classes today for several area school districts with Austin and Round Rock also staying…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 22, 2025: Austin firefighters have walked away from contract negotiations with the city 4:16

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Central Texas top stories for September 22, 2025: The Austin Firefighters Association says the city of Austin has lowballed them on a wage increase compared to what it paid EMS and police during their negotiations. Like many other school districts in Central Texas, Leander ISD is looking to save money amid a looming budget deficit and that could me…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 19, 2025: Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh will step down after turmoil over gender identity video 6:39

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Central Texas top stories for September 19, 2025. Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh will step down today. Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that allows private citizens to sue out-of-state prescribers and distributors of abortion pills. Austin officials say they’re confident they’re complying with the law after the U.S. Depart…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 18, 2025: U.S. Justice Department launches investigation into city of Austin employment practices 3:15

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Central Texas top stories for September 18, 2025. The Department of Justice announced today that it’s investigating the City of Austin’s hiring practices. The Moody Foundation is donating $150 million to Huston-Tillotson University. Two men are being sought after an assault against a transgender woman and a bystander who intervened at the Barton Sp…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 18, 2025: A new audit finds the City of Austin is falling behind on its “zero waste” goals 5:51

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Central Texas top stories for September 18, 2025. News organizations fight to unseal Texas AG Ken Paxton’s divorce case records. A new audit finds the City of Austin is falling behind on its “zero waste” goals. Austin severs ties with a nonprofit that runs two downtown homeless shelters. ACC has a new partnership to help students find affordable ho…

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Somerset, KY: A Killer Campaign 38:14

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While running for re-election in 2002, Sheriff Sam Catron is assassinated at a fish fry. The killer is quickly apprehended only to unveil a conspiracy that turns this small town on its head. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 17, 2025: Student no longer enrolled at Texas State University after imitating death of Charlie Kirk 4:41

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Central Texas top stories for September 17, 2025. A Texas State University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video of him mocking the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk circulated online. Austin police say there’s now a murder charge against the man accused of shooting a woman last week before shooting a police office…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 17, 2025: A Texas State student is no longer enrolled after imitating Charlie Kirk’s death 3:30

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Central Texas top stories for September 17, 2025. Governor Greg Abbott called for a Texas State student to be expelled after the student imitated Charlie Kirk’s death. A study shows the City of Austin could do more to help residents being displaced by redevelopment. Neighbors in Taylor are trying to stop a data center from being built next to their…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 16, 2025: Travis County signs off on Central Health’s new budget — with a tax rate increase 5:13

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Central Texas top stories for September 16, 2025. Travis County commissioners approved a new budget today for the local public hospital district Central Health. Travis County property taxes are going up to help cover the costs of the July 5th flooding and prepare for future climate disasters. Austin ISD and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have re…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 16, 2025: Texas Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit challenging Austin’s tax rate election ballot language 4:25

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Central Texas top stories for September 16, 2025. The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the city of Austin’s ballot language for its upcoming tax rate election. A new app aims to tell people how much the MoPac Express Lanes will cost them. Deadlines to apply for FEMA assistance after July floods are quickly approaching. The po…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 15, 2025: The public gets to weigh in before Travis County Commissioners approve a significant property tax increase 3:27

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Central Texas top stories for September 15, 2025. Travis County Commissioners are set to approve a significant property tax increase this month. Tonight is the last night Austin ISD parents can hear directly from the district on its plan to close schools and redraw school boundaries. The Texas Supreme Court has denied a petition in a lawsuit filed …

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 15, 2025: New nonstop flights coming to Austin airport in the months ahead 6:06

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Central Texas top stories for September 15, 2025. Republican Representative Michael McCaul announced on Sunday he won’t seek reelection to congress. The Texas Legislature formed new House and Senate committees focused on freedom of speech on Texas college campuses. Texas saw the largest increase in the rate of uninsured children in the country betw…

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E14 - Western Adventure Prep.: Civilian and Military Guidance 1859 1:06:53

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Tribal Stories from Captain Randolph Marcy Guns and Equipment Guides Black Beaver Rattlesnake Bit and Remedy Blackfeet Denver and Auraria William Byers Two interesting guide books, one civilian and one military prove valuable sources for firsthand intelligence regarding heading west in 1859. William Byers (future editor of the Rocky Mountain News) …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 12, 2025: Austin Police identify Zilker Park shooting suspect, who allegedly left his girlfriend ‘brain dead’ 4:12

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Central Texas top stories for September 12, 2025. The Austin Police Department has identified the man accused of shooting a police officer and another person Wednesday morning near Zilker Park. UT Austin students are trying to get the word out about a new law they say limits free speech on campus. Central Health has given initial approval to a new …

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 12, 2025: Austin Police identified the suspect in the shooting near Zilker Park 5:02

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Central Texas top stories for September 12, 2025. Austin Police have identified 30-year-old Brandon Thompson as the suspect in the shooting of two people near Zilker Park this week. The 183 North Project is running months behind schedule. The Austin City Council has approved new rules for short-term rentals like Airbnb. Central Health has given ini…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 11, 2025: Austin police canceled a shelter-in-place order while a shooter was on the loose 3:17

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Central Texas top stories for September 11, 2025. People in parts of Austin were told Wednesday morning just after 6:30 that a man who shot a police officer and another person near Zilker Park was no longer a threat, but he still was. Central Health has given initial approval to a new budget and tax rate. Property owners running short-term rentals …

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 11, 2025: Austin’s proposed short-term rental rules aim to crack down on unlicensed operators 4:49

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Central Texas top stories for September 11, 2025. People operating short-term rentals in Austin without a license could risk being removed from online rental sites. Austin Police say they’re looking into their text-based alert system after confusion yesterday during the search for a man who shot two people, including an APD officer. Georgetown is m…

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Sun, Sand and Secrets on Singer Island 38:31

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Singer Island, Florida is heaven on earth, but it quickly becomes a living hell when a beloved local couple goes missing. Family, friends and the FBI step in to help, and what they find is a twisted case of jealousy, greed and betrayal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 10, 2025: Suspect in police shooting ran into house, was shot by homeowner before arrest, APD chief says 3:53

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Central Texas top stories for September 10, 2025. Three people were shot this morning, including an Austin police officer near Zilker Park. Today at 5 pm is the deadline to apply for financial assistance if you were affected by July’s flooding in Travis or Williamson County. Austin ISD is hosting a virtual meeting tonight on its plan to close schoo…

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Central Austin residents vote on 21-foot concrete wall to block I-35 noise 7:03

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Residents in the Cherrywood neighborhood have until the end of the day to vote on whether they want a 21-foot-tall concrete wall built within arm’s reach of their backyards. The wall is a proposed noise barrier to block sound from I-35. KUT’s Nathan Bernier reports. This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress …

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 10, 2025: An Austin police officer was shot near Zilker Park. APD is searching for the suspect. 4:39

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Central Texas top stories for September 10, 2025. APD is asking people to avoid the area around Zilker Park after an officer was injured during shooting. The Austin Independent School District is less than a month away from announcing a plan to save money and improve low-performing schools. The Save Austin Now political action committee is launchin…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 9, 2025: A local group is launching a campaign opposing the City of Austin’s proposed property tax increase 4:57

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Central Texas top stories for September 9, 2025. The Save Austin Now political action committee is launching a campaign opposing the City of Austin’s proposed property tax increase. A new Texas law is blocking a local organization that provides first aid during public protests from events on the UT campus. Hormone replacement therapy will no longer…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 9, 2025: Austin’s James Talarico is running for U.S. Senate 4:10

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Central Texas top stories for September 9, 2025. State Representative James Talarico announced his run for U.S. Senate this morning. An Austin commission wants answers from the city’s Office of Police Oversight. The Austin City Council is set to take up some key housing-related issues this week. Texans affected by July floods can still apply for Di…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 8, 2025: A battle between differing state abortion laws is mounting 4:59

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Central Texas top stories for September 8, 2025. New York’s attorney general said she would intervene in a case brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. State Rep. James Talarico is expected to announce tomorrow that he’s running for the U.S. Senate. The Texas Longhorns remain at seventh in the AP rankings after their win against San José Stat…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 8, 2025: Twelve AISD schools have to make major changes to avoid closure or a state takeover of the district 3:47

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Central Texas top stories for September 8, 2025. Twelve schools in the Austin Independent School District have to make major changes to avoid closure or a state takeover of the entire district. Georgetown is expected to adopt a new budget and a lower property tax rate at tomorrow’s city council meeting. Texas Longhorn football fans are still celebr…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 5, 2025: Austin is spending $1 million on a new logo meant to evoke city’s hills, ‘violet crown skies’ 3:35

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Central Texas top stories for September 5, 2025. Austin’s rebrand comes at a cost that’s been raising some eyebrows. A Hays high school student is accused of having a firearm on campus. A bill that would let private citizens sue out-of-state abortion pill providers received final passage in the Texas Senate this week. This is the last day for peopl…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 5, 2025: An Austin nursing home faces criminal charges for a resident’s death during the 2021 freeze 7:54

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Central Texas top stories for September 5, 2025. An assisted living provider is facing criminal charges after an Austin woman’s death during the 2021 freeze. Nonprofits that help Texans seeking abortion care out of state are considering the impact of a bill passed by the state legislature this week. A Hays high school student was detained for havin…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 4, 2025: THC still legal for all ages after Texas lawmakers leave hemp unregulated again 4:41

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Central Texas top stories for September 4, 2025. State lawmakers once again failed to agree on whether to regulate or ban the state’s booming hemp industry. Students at UT Austin and UT Dallas are suing the UT System Board of Regents over a new state law. New analysis of medical evidence might give a death row inmate hope for exoneration. The deadl…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 4, 2025: About one in five people across Central Texas are food insecure 4:07

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Central Texas top stories for September 4, 2025. A report from the Central Texas Food Bank reveals food insecurity in the region has risen significantly over the past two years. Williamson County has adopted a higher property tax rate. Today is the last day to apply for help from FEMA after the July floods. The Immigration Services Network of Austi…

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Miami Beach, FL: Smugglers and Speedboats 33:05

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Wealthy Miami boat builder Don Aronow is murdered, shot while sitting in his Mercedes coupe on famed "Thunderboat Row" in 1987. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 3, 2025: Texas bill cracking down on abortion pills now one step away from governor’s desk 4:01

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Central Texas top stories for September 3, 2025. The bill would let private citizens sue out-of-state providers of abortion pills. FEMA has announced updated flood insurance maps for Bastrop County. Hays County is expanding its public defender office. The City of Austin is updating its comprehensive plan for the first time in 13 years. Construction…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 3, 2025: Austin City Council is updating the City’s comprehensive plan, “Imagine Austin” 4:20

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Central Texas top stories for September 3, 2025. he Austin City Council is moving forward with updating its comprehensive plan, known as “Imagine Austin.” The clock is ticking on efforts to ban or regulate THC products in Texas. A trial where a former Williamson County sheriff and a current county employee accused of evidence tampering is being pic…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 2, 2025: A Texas law banning discussion of topics labeled “DEI” is being challenged in federal court 3:20

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Central Texas top stories for September 2, 2025. A new state law bans certain discussions and activities related to race, gender and sexual orientation. Five people are suspected to have overdosed on narcotics early this morning at a downtown Austin bar. Texas fell from first to seventh in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. After a couple days wi…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 2, 2025: A new law intended to speed up residential solar panel installation is now in effect 4:23

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Central Texas top stories for September 2, 2025. Travis County Commissioners are making final adjustments to a $2.2 billion budget, here’s what the county wants to pay for. The Central Health Board of Managers is hearing community feedback on the fiscal year 2026 budget and tax rate. A new law intended to speed up residential solar panel installati…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 1, 2025: Travis County Commissioners are making final adjustments to a $2.2 billion budget 2:54

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Central Texas top stories for September 1, 2025. Travis County Commissioners are making final adjustments to a $2.2 billion budget that would add $200 to the average homeowner’s property tax bill. A lawsuit over ballot language the City of Austin approved for its November tax rate election is headed to the Texas Supreme Court. Texas football fans a…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 1, 2025: Starting today, it’s illegal in Texas to sell vapes containing THC and other cannabinoids extracted from hemp 5:32

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That law passed the Texas state legislature this year with bipartisan support. Also, it has felt cooler than usual this summer in the Austin area. But has it really been cooler than normal? And, Texas Longhorn football fans are still feeling the sting after Saturday’s loss to Ohio State. The post KUT Morning Newscast for September 1, 2025: Starting…

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E13 - The News Editors: 1st Newspaper Dual of Auraria and Denver City, K.T. (Kansas Territory) 42:55

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First Newspapers in Colorado - William N. Byers - John L. Merrick - Cherry Creek Pioneer versus The Rocky Mountain News - Western Traveling Printers - 1440 Johnnas Gettenberg and the printing press (original internet) - Official Record Begins in Colorado The first newspapers (yes! two newspapers with editors) arrive in Denver City, K.T. (Kansas Ter…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 29, 2025: The Texas House has passed a bill aimed at cracking down on out-of-state doctors who prescribe abortion pills to women in Texas 3:31

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Central Texas top stories for August 29, 2025. The Texas House has passed a bill aimed at cracking down on out-of-state doctors who prescribe abortion pills to women in Texas. The City of Austin needs more money from property taxes. Waterloo Records will celebrate the grand opening of its new location tomorrow. Pop star Doja Cat announced on Instag…

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Texas to ban sales of THC vapes starting Monday 7:11

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State lawmakers are still debating whether to outlaw all THC products in Texas. But on September 1st, one of those products will become illegal, under a lesser-known measure that passed earlier this year. This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for public radio. Ou…

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Austin’s summer doesn’t seem so hot this year, what’s goin on? 7:49

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The past three summers have been rough, but this one hasn’t been that bad… or has it? KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talks to KUT’s Energy and Environment reporter Mose Buchele. He tells us this summer was still unusually hot; it just wasn’t apocalyptically so. The post Austin’s summer doesn’t seem so hot this year, what’s goin on? appeared first on KUT & …

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 29, 2025: Travis County continues to collect debris from July floods. But, where does it all go? 4:15

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Central Texas top stories for August 29, 2025. Travis County crews have collected more than 160-thousand cubic yards of debris from the floods of July 5th. A new law takes effect in Texas on Monday that bans the sale of vapes and e-cigs containing THC or other cannabinoids derived from hemp. The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill last nig…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 28, 2025: Austin wants to find more money to support programs that help find work for people experiencing homelessness 3:33

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Central Texas top stories for August 28, 2025. The Austin City Council wants to find more money to support programs that focus on finding work for people experiencing homelessness. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is in Texas this week. Austin’s airport expansion is about to get even bigger under a deal approved today …

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Immigrant families struggle to pay tuition at UT Austin after Texas Dream Act is repealed 6:30

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The Texas Dream Act has helped about 25 thousand students afford college, something that can change the lives of an immigrant family. But a recent federal lawsuit blocked the law, dramatically raising the cost of school. This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for …

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 28, 2025: A cold weather front is coming to the Austin area this weekend 3:52

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Central Texas top stories for August 28, 2025. The City of Austin won’t use glue traps to catch mice and rats in city buildings anymore. The City Council may hold off on approving a contract for the Zilker Cafe, the concession stand outside Barton Springs Pool. Travis County’s Disaster Assistance Center for people affected by the July 5th floods is…