Best Relocating To Texas Podcasts (2025)

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After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they’re trying to mend fences 5:28

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District Attorney José Garza campaigned on a promise to prosecute police officers — whom he now must work with to prosecute other crimes. KUT’s Andrew Weber reports on how the Austin Police and Travis County District Attorney’s office are trying to work together. The post After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they’r…

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 3, 2025: A report from Zillow says Austin is the most affordable city for renters 5:30

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Central Texas top stories for July 3, 2025. The Austin Independent School District is holding workshops to get feedback on its campus consolidation process. Zillow recently named Austin the most affordable major city for renters. The city of Manor doesn’t have its own emergency room or hospital, but that’s set to change soon. Some City of Austin of…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 2, 2025: The Austin Diocese has a new bishop 4:04

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Central Texas top stories for July 2, 2025. Bishop Daniel Garcia comes to Central Texas by way of California. Civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a new Texas law requiring every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments. Austin did not break 100 degrees in all of June. Gas prices continue to drop ahead of the…

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Austin’s first LGBTQ+ couples to marry celebrate their 10th anniversaries 4:04

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A decade after the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Austin lovebirds returned to the spot where they became husbands and wives. KUT’s Katy McAfee was there and talked to couples who got married ten years ago. The post Austin’s first LGBTQ+ couples to marry celebrate their 10th anniversaries appeared first on KUT & KUTX …

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Wealthy families are buying homes to get in-state tuition at Texas universities 7:08

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Texas lets out-of-state students buy homes to get in-state tuition. KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy says the law has fed a growing industry of families buying condos in cash, holding onto them for a couple years and then selling to the next out-of-state family. The post Wealthy families are buying homes to get in-state tuition at Texas universities appeared…

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 2, 2025: The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center could be relocating soon 4:14

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Central Texas top stories for July 2, 2025. Advocacy groups say efforts to support migrant children and students learning English could be in peril because of delay in federal funding. The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center in Austin could be relocating soon. Austin didn’t see any 100-degree days during June; it’s the first time since 2019. A water…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 1, 2025: APD Chief Lisa Davis and DA José Garza say their offices are working closely together to reduce crime – and mend fences 9:17

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Central Texas top stories for July 1, 2025. Austin’s police force and Travis County’s top prosecutor haven’t been on the best terms for the last five years. A storm in May left tens of thousands of Austin residents without power and with damaged homes and businesses. More than half of deaths in Travis County are caused by a chronic disease like can…

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KUT Morning Newscast for July 1, 2025: Report shows racial disparities in how Austinites are affected by chronic diseases. 4:12

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Central Texas top stories for July 1, 2025. Texas Democrat Colin Allred announced he’s running for U.S. Senate in 2026. A new report from Austin Public Health shows racial disparities in how residents are affected by chronic diseases. Williamson County is getting more than a million dollars in state funding to launch a new program aimed at keeping …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 30, 2025: The Texas State Board of Education has voted to renew approval of a Native Studies course 4:12

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Central Texas top stories for June 30, 2025. The move from the Republican-controlled Board of Education lets public school students take American Indian/Native Studies for state credits. Hotter weather is ahead as we enter July and approach the historically hottest time of year. An Austin builder is looking at putting in some additional safety meas…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 30, 2025: The city of Austin is dismissing an ethics violation complaint against former interim City Manager Jesús Garza 2:59

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The city’s ethics review commission dismissed the claim after a hearing, saying they did not have enough information to proceed with a final hearing. The Austin Independent School District is preparing to roll out a new cellphone policy to comply with a law the Texas Legislature passed this year. The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 30, 2025: The…

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199 Less Lethal - Self Defense Without the Body Bags 1:12:58

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’re continuing our discussion on current threats that people may be faced with all around the globe, but with a slight twist… Self-Defense, without the body bags. Guys, look around. The world is on edge. Radical groups are turning peaceful protests into dangerous riots. Smash’n grab-style robberies and looting are tak…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 27, 2025: Austin Water is providing more details about what caused a massive increase in the amount of treated water that’s leaked from its distribution system 4:07

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Central Texas top stories for June 27, 2025. The city lost nearly 9.3 billion gallons in 2024. Job Corps in San Marcos was set to shut down next week, but will remain open temporarily. Tomorrow is Austin Public Health’s Take a Loved One for a Check-up Day. Taylor Pride will hold its fifth annual music and arts festival tomorrow from 4-10 p.m. at He…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 27, 2025: AISD will head into the next fiscal year with a $20 million budget deficit 4:32

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Central Texas top stories for June 27, 2025. The Austin Independent School District’s board of trustees approved next year’s budget; after making cuts, there’s a $20 million budget deficit. The board also approved the turnaround plans for AISD’s middle schools. Personal cell phones are not allowed in AISD classrooms anymore. Williamson County will …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 26, 2025: Floating the San Marcos river will get a little pricier for out-of-towners 4:21

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Central Texas top stories for June 26, 2025. 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 …

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 26, 2025: Lionel Messi will play in Austin for the first time 4:33

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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 is set to take place at Q2 St…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 25, 2025: The Carver Museum is teaching people how to track their family history 4:40

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Central Texas top stories for June 25, 2025. 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…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 25, 2025: ACC sues the DOJ to challenge the end of the Texas Dream Act 5:21

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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 to evalua…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 24, 2025: Travis County is eyeing several buildings downtown for a planned mental health diversion center 3:29

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Central Texas top stories for June 24, 2025. 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 ve…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 24, 2025: Housing bills are set to become new laws 3:50

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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 Mornin…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 23, 2025: Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed Senate Bill 3, which would have banned consumable THC products in Texas 4:36

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Central Texas top stories for June 23, 2025. 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 ha…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 23, 2025: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban 5:56

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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 to this time last year. A …

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198 Homefront Under Siege - The Illusion of Safety in a Fractured Nation 1:02:39

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Text Our Show Hosts The world is burning… and most folks, are too busy scrolling, to smell the smoke. In 2025, the rules have changed. War isn’t just overseas anymore. Yeah… The Middle East is erupting, again. Eastern Europe is a powder keg, and Asia is bowing up as usual. But don’t think for a second the fight isn’t coming home. Our southern borde…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 20, 2025: The city of Austin lost nearly 9.3 billion gallons of water last year 5:54

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Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2025. 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 expec…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 20, 2025: AISD cuts central office staff by 20% to reduce budget deficit 5:10

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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 Texas to access high…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 19, 2025: Annual Juneteenth celebrations across Austin buzz with energy, joy and reverence 4:00

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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 bi…

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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 4:04

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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 …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 18, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is demanding the city of Austin stop contracting with anti-gun companies 3:52

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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 would ban consumable pr…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 18, 2025: APD says they’re prepared for a potentially long summer of protests 4:29

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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 constitution…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 17, 2025: Local and state officials reflect on what’s changed in the three years since Roe v. Wade was overturned 4:03

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Central Texas top stories for June 17, 2025. 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 …

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 17, 2025: Austin city leaders are looking to make cuts to the city budget 3:33

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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 …

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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 3:01

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Central Texas top stories for June 16, 2025. 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 Aftern…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 16, 2025: Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protest in Austin. An arrest was made after a threat against Texas lawmakers. 5:18

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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 state legislation passed this…

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197 The Get Home Challenge - Do You Have What It Takes To Survive 1:03:02

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we show you how challenging it is to get yourself home in an SHTF NRL situation with only $78 in your pocket, some basic EDC, and 35 miles on foot. Do you think you got what it takes to survive this scenario? We gave it a shot, virtually, and we'll show you our results. Now it's your turn. So… Let’s Get To It. Visit Hon…

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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 administration’s immigration crackdown 4:33

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Central Texas top stories for June 13, 2025. 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 feed…

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Some immigrants thankful for those who protest in Austin, but worry arrests overshadow purpose 4:50

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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 purp…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 13, 2025: New flights are coming to ABIA 5:40

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Central Texas top stories for June 13, 2025. Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service to San Diego this week, just one of several changes to the flight schedule at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Two tornadoes touched down briefly in Hays County. Officials from the University Interscholastic League say they will continue to study a propos…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 12, 2025: Austin city leaders are prepared to allow people to peacefully demonstrate on Saturday 2:26

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Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2025. A Flood Watch is in effect until seven o’clock for Hays, Travis, Williamson and more counties to the northeast. Another round of protests is expected Saturday night in downtown Austin. A tornado touched down in Hays County just south of Wimberly early this morning. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for Jun…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 12, 2025: Central Texas is under a Flood Watch until 7 tonight 4:41

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Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2025. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of Central Texas until 7 p.m. Austin’s Mayor Kirk Watson says he was notified that the Texas National Guard will be ready to respond to protests this weekend. A report says the TCEQ permitted three new natural gas power plant projects in violation of the Clean Air Act.…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 11, 2025: The Texas National Guard is ready to respond to protests in Austin this weekend 3:54

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Central Texas top stories for June 11, 2025. The City of Austin has been notified that the Texas National Guard will be ready to respond this weekend to scheduled protests. Austin and Travis County leaders are celebrating improvements in the local response to the opioid crisis. A judge on Tuesday upheld an Austin vote on redevelopment along the sho…

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Interview: UT-Austin researcher confirms the benefits of a smartphone “vacation” 8:20

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Are you holding your smartphone right now, or is it at least nearby? We all know it can be extremely difficult to let go of those devices and all the access they provide, even for just a bit. But during this summer vacation season, what about taking a vacation from your smartphone? Adrian Ward is an Associate Professor of Marketing at UT Austin’s M…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 11, 2025: Austin and Travis County leaders celebrate improvements in the response to the opioid crisis 4:57

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Central Texas top stories for June 11, 2025. Austin and Travis County leaders are celebrating improvements in the local response to the opioid crisis. Texas high school students this year did better in math and science on state standardized tests than they did in 2024. Hays County Commissioners voted unanimously to pass a resolution for the humane …

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Ep 3 - Cliff Kessler: Helping Californians Call Texas Home 24:58

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Realtor Cliff Kessler, a top producer at the prestigious Allie Beth Allman & Associates in Dallas, shares his journey from California to Texas and what makes the Lone Star State such a great place to live. In this episode, Cliff discusses his passion for helping newcomers discover the opportunities that brought them here and thrive in their new com…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 10, 2025: Austin police arrested 8 protestors following demonstrations downtown against President Trump’s immigration crackdown 4:00

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Central Texas top stories for June 10, 2025. Austin police arrested 8 protestors Monday night following demonstrations downtown against President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Hays County Commissioners voted unanimously to pass a resolution for the humane treatment of immigrants. A bill headed to Governor Abbott’s desk would raise the threshold ne…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 10, 2025: Hundreds march in downtown Austin to protest Trump immigration crackdown 5:11

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Central Texas top stories for June 10, 2025. Law enforcement officers used an eye irritant to disperse people protesting the Trump’s administration’s mass deportation efforts. Some students expect their tuition and fees to be more than double after the Texas Dream Act was struck down last week. A bill lawmakers hope will make it harder to stop or s…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 9, 2025: Undocumented students are preparing to pay higher tuition rates at public colleges and universities 3:41

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Central Texas top stories for June 9, 2025. Undocumented students are preparing to pay higher tuition rates at public colleges and universities after a judge last week struck down the Texas Dream Act. Rain in the forecast this week could be helpful in bringing life back to Jacobs Well. Williamson County’s Regional Animal Shelter is now offering “re…

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Here’s what happened with abortion at the Texas Legislature this year 5:53

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Three related bills prompted substantial discussions in the Texas House and Senate this year. Two of them passed. KUT’s Olivia Aldridge tells us about the main abortion bills that were part of the conversation at the Texas Legislature this year. The post Here’s what happened with abortion at the Texas Legislature this year appeared first on KUT & K…