Best Practical Shooting Training Group Podcasts (2025)

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 3, 2025: It’s weekend one of the Austin City Limits Music Festival 3:48

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Central Texas top stories for October 3, 2025. 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 Sa…

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 3, 2025: Austin ISD to release school closures list today 7:42

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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 Austin City Limits Music Festiva…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 2, 2025: UT Austin among nine universities asked to sign new ‘compact’ by Trump White House 4:07

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Central Texas top stories for October 2, 2025. 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 …

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 2, 2025: UT Austin is one of the nine universities the White House asked to sign agreement to get funding advantage 3:41

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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 Travis…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 1, 2025: Austin activist on flotilla heading to Gaza detained by Israeli military 3:17

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Central Texas top stories for October 1, 2025. 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 Na…

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 1, 2025: A coalition of organizations is voicing support for a proposed property tax increase in Austin 8:46

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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 to pa…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 30, 2025: An Austin man is one of dozens of activists attempting to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza 3:46

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Central Texas top stories for September 30, 2025. The former soldier is part of a civilian-led humanitarian mission to Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory. Travis County’s budget is growing, along with property tax bills to pay for it. Tomorrow is an ozone action day in Austin. This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 30, 2025: Taylor residents showed up in court to oppose a proposed data center 3:57

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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 Commi…

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TGL EP 248 - Training Partners 44:09

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A training partner can be a key piece to your success as a shooter. Andreas and I discuss some takeaways from training with a partner and share some preferences in red dot optics. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 29, 2025: Suspect identified in Austin’s infamous yogurt shop murders 4:40

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Central Texas top stories for September 29, 2025. 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…

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Behind those walls along I-35, TxDOT is building one of the largest tunnels Austin’s ever seen 8:00

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Lowering a highway in flash flood alley comes with obvious risks. So TxDOT’s building a drainage tunnel wide enough to drive a semi-truck through it. KUT’s Nathan Bernier reports about this massive underground construction project that will shake things up… literally. The post Behind those walls along I-35, TxDOT is building one of the largest tunn…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 29, 2025: APD is expected to release more information today in the 1991 “Yogurt Shop Murders” case 4:41

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Central Texas top stories for September 29, 2025. The Austin Police Department is expected to release more information today in the 1991 murder case known as the “Yogurt Shop Murders” after announcing they’ve identified a suspect. The Austin firefighters union agreed to a new labor contract with the city. Several school districts in the Austin area…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 26, 2025: The City of Austin and the Austin firefighters union are nearing a deal on a new labor contract ahead of a crucial deadline 4:13

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Central Texas top stories for September 26, 2025. The Austin firefighters union is nearing a deal on a new labor contract with the city. Results are in from an election in Austin’s Cherrywood neighborhood on whether to build a concrete barrier between homes and I-35. The expansion and redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center is moving ahead. T…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 26, 2025: The City of Austin is changing its rules that allow the Austin Animal Center to spay certain animals 4:16

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Central Texas top stories for September 26, 2025. The city of Austin is changing its rules to allow the Austin Animal Center to spay certain animals without first notifying rescue organizations. A Williamson County judge has temporarily blocked a data center project from moving forward with any work on its site in Taylor after neighbors filed a law…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 25, 2025: Fantastic Fest – Austin’s weirdest, wildest film festival – goes medieval 9:06

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Central Texas top stories for September 25, 2025. The Texas Attorney General’s office has responded to a lawsuit brought by UT students. The City of Austin is now holding off on the idea of installing cameras that use artificial intelligence around parks and other green spaces. The U.S. Department of Education’s decision not to distribute already-a…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 25, 2025: Austin firefighters are set to go back to the bargaining table with city officials today for a new contract 4:58

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Central Texas top stories for September 25, 2025. The City of Austin could consider using artificial intelligence to help catch people committing crimes at local parks, but some residents have concerns. Austin firefighters and the city can’t come to an agreement on a labor contract; they are set to discuss it today. The Texas Higher Education Coord…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 24, 2025: Travis County is offering disaster response training to prepare public for future catastrophes 5:03

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Central Texas top stories for September 24, 2025. Travis Co offering the public disaster response training. Austin council to vote on animal shelter overcrowding prevention. CapMetro wants input on plan to expand service. Burnet Rd to be rebuilt near Q2 Stadium. Texas Volleyball looks to lengthen win streak. This podcast is made at KUT Public Media…

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KUT Morning Newscast for September 24, 2025: Camp Mystic is set to reopen one of its camps next year 3:48

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Central Texas top stories for September 24, 2025. Camp Mystic, where 27 girls died during July 4th flooding, is set to reopen one of its camps for summer 2026. A new rule from the Trump administration could make it more difficult for businesses in Central Texas to attract skilled workers from foreign countries. One of Austin’s most popular trails w…

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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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TGL EP 247 - Vetting Other Instructors 43:32

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There are sometimes you look at an instructor and know immediately that you would or wouldn’t want to take a class from them. Nick Young and I talk about the thought process we go through when we look for instructors we’d like to take a class from. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content …

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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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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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TGL EP 246 - Adding Some Variety to Your Training 39:36

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Sometimes doing unconventional training is helpful in generating new ideas and discoveries. Andreas shares some ideas to change your training and add some new challenges. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/…

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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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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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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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TGL EP 245- Things Frequently Learned in a Class Setting 37:02

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Training on your own sometimes doesn’t offer lessons you can learn while training with a friend or in a class setting. Nick Young and I talk about breakthroughs we often see in classes and offer some advice for training with a friend. We also discovered substantial amount of very negative USPSA Director info that bled into the podcast. Log into Pra…

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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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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…