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Crime & Justice

Study finds Austin police response times continue to lag

Andrew Weber

The city's made big leaps in hiring at its 911 call center, but police staffing issues continue to hamper response times.

A car sits in a house wrecked by floodwaters.

Leila Saidane

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KUT News

Housing

As Texans start to rebuild after the floods, many face the reality of being uninsured

Audrey McGlinchy

A student is sitting at a black desk and wearing a black t-shirt and gray sweatshirt. They are raising their hand during class.

Patricia Lim

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Education

As Austin ISD prepares for the next school year, federal funding is up in the air

Becky Fogel

Texas State Representatives raise their hand as they vote at the Texas House. Patricia Lim/KUT News

Patricia Lim

Politics

Who’s actually passing laws at the Texas Capitol?

Blaise Gainey

Central Texas Floods

An aerial view of I-35 with vehicles traveling in both directions. A large overhead sign structure spans the lanes.

Everything you need to know about the I-35 expansion in Austin

Latest News

Politics

Appeals court upholds Texas 'Death Star' law limiting cities' enforcement of local ordinances

The 2023 law, previously ruled unconstitutional by a Travis County judge, prevents cities from enforcing ordinances that don’t align with broad swaths of state law.
Politics

Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid

Scott Neuman

The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Austin

Here's where flood victims in Williamson and Travis counties can get support

Kailey Hunt

A disaster recovery center is opening Friday at the Williamson County EMS North Campus in Georgetown. People affected by floods in both Williamson and Travis counties are now eligible for federal assistance from FEMA.
Energy & Environment

After more rain, flood recovery ramps up in the Texas Hill Country as more than 100 remain missing

Sarah Grunau

A washed-out Guadalupe River appeared stuck in time nearly two weeks after the catastrophe. Large trees laid on their sides, and debris lingered throughout what was left.
Politics

House nears vote on cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs

Scott Neuman

The Senate voted to approve the $9 billion rescission package early Thursday.
Crime & Justice

Austin Police chief says restructuring plan saves money while putting more officers on the streets

Luz Moreno-Lozano

Seventy-two police officers would be reassigned to patrol shifts, reducing the reliance on overtime. Under the city manager's budget proposal, the city would save about $9 million by cutting back OT for officers.
Politics

Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell announces he'll step down before his term ends

Maya Fawaz

In a Facebook post Tuesday, Mitchell said he's looking to return to work in the private sector. The city will hold a special election to fill the seat for the one year remaining of his term.
Texas

A church is offering help and hope to Kerrville's Hispanic and immigrant community after the floods

Greta Díaz González Vázquez

Maranatha Christian Center has become a donation center and a safe space for Kerrville's Hispanic and immigrant communities at a time when an increased presence of law enforcement has put many on edge.

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Discover (or rediscover) what makes Austin stand out.

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