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COVID-19 Latest: Area Sets Record For Hospitalizations, Free Testing For Construction Workers

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Friday, June 19. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.Do you think you…

The set of a debate at KVUE for candidates running for the Democratic nomination for Senate.

WATCH: Texas Democrats Running For U.S. Senate Debate

Eleven of the 12 Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Texas debated Tuesday night – the first day of early voting in the March 3 primary. A recent…

Dos distritos escolares del Condado de Williamson colocan varios bonos en la boleta electoral para financiar su crecimiento

Los distritos escolares independientes de Georgetown y Leander han incluído paquetes de bono en la boleta electoral de este noviembre, enfocados en renovar instalaciones existentes y construir nuevos recintos.

The U.S. Supreme Court curbed the EPA's ability to fight climate change.

Supreme Court restricts the EPA's authority to mandate carbon emissions reductions

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to mandate carbon emissions from existing power plants.

A person walks toward parked cars with an ice-filled tree nearby

Austin Energy says some customers' power might not be restored until Friday night

The electric utility says crews are working to fix the outages, but icy roadways and frozen equipment have slowed things down. The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning until 10 a.m. Thursday.

KUTX Rock the Park returns with The Tiarras, Tribe Mafia, Tele Novella and more this fall

KUTX Rock the Park returns to Mueller Lake Park this fall with free, family-friendly concerts featuring The Tiarras, Tribe Mafia, Tele Novella, Joe McDermott, and more. Now in its 15th season, the Austin tradition brings neighbors and music lovers together for high-energy live performances under the Texas sky.

Kate Shwartz carries her son, Hugo, 6 years-old, during a protest at Austin Independent School District building on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

Austin ISD still plans to close 13 schools in updated school consolidation effort

The district and school board held several feedback meetings with the community before releasing the revised plan. The board is expected to vote on the plan on Nov. 20.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference this month in Orlando, Fla. The next day, he finished a disappointing second in the Florida GOP straw poll.

Can Rick Perry Regain His Momentum?

The Texas governor rocketed to the top of the field after he entered the race for the GOP presidential nomination last month. But his wobbly debate performances have reversed his momentum and led many Republicans to say he needs to make some big changes — and fast.

Health care workers give COVID-19 tests to people at a drive-thru clinic in South Austin.

COVID-19 Latest: The Coronavirus Becomes Fourth Leading Cause Of Death In Travis County

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Friday, Aug. 21. If you have a news tip or question, email us at news@KUT.org.Do you think you…

Students walk up a staircase in a school

Austin ISD trustees want a transparent, trustworthy superintendent who’s in it for the long haul

The school board is voting Saturday to finalize the list of qualities they will be looking for in the district’s next superintendent. Trustees are hoping to hire a new leader by the end of May.

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