Austin's Juneteenth Events Center On Theme 'Stay Black And Live' Amid 'Dual...
The holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas found out they were free — two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
View ArticleEarly STAAR Results Show Math Learning Loss Across Texas
There was a sharp decline in high school students considered “at grade level” based on the primary math exam.
View ArticleEddie Robinson Talks About His Own Path To Fatherhood
Houston Public Media’s “I See U" with Eddie Robinson focuses on racial equality and social justice.
View ArticleAustin School District Returns To In-Person Classes Next Fall With No Virtual...
The district said all classes will be in-person next school year after the Texas Legislature failed to pass a bill that would have ensured schools get state funding for virtual learning.
View ArticleEscuelas De Austin Regresan A Clases Presenciales En Otoño Sin Opción De...
El distrito dijo que todas las clases serán presenciales el siguiente año escolar después del fracaso de un proyecto de ley que hubiera financiado las opciones de aprendizaje virtual.
View ArticleA Beginner's Guide To Austin FC And The Brand Spankin' New Q2 Stadium
The MLS team will play its first soccer game at home Saturday night. KUT's Jimmy Maas and Jerry Quijano preview what fans can expect.
View ArticlePhotos: Central Texans Celebrate Juneteenth
People are celebrating Juneteenth this weekend with parades, speeches, food and live music. It was the first time Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday.
View ArticleQuiz: What Do You Know About Crime And Policing In Austin?
A lot of misinformation has been thrown around about crime and police staffing and funding in Austin. What are the facts?
View ArticleRobots Have Arrived In Austin, And They’re Delivering Pizza
Semi-autonomous food delivery robots have begun operating in Central Austin, part of an emerging technological wave that aims to transform how products reach consumers.
View ArticleAustin Police Seize Dozens Of Firearms Through New Gun Violence Prevention...
The Austin Police Department found 78 guns possessed illegally and has made 44 arrests so far.
View ArticleAustin Congressman Wants To Give Local Governments The Ability To Expand...
Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Austin said he hopes local efforts will inspire Texas lawmakers to expand coverage to more low-income Texans.
View ArticleDemand For Counseling Soared During The Pandemic. Central Texas Therapists...
Therapists saw demand increase dramatically in the last year, which took a toll on their own mental health.
View ArticleAustin Police Point To Third Teen In Sixth Street Shooting; Charges Against...
An arrest warrant has been issued for De’ondre Jermirris White in the East Sixth Street shooting that left a man dead and injured at lease a dozen others on June 12. Austin police said eyewitness...
View ArticlePandemic-Related Delays Fatal For Texas Prisoners Approved For Parole
At least 42 died waiting to be released on parole, new report finds.
View ArticleTexas Takes ‘Unconventional’ Approach, Detaining Migrants In State Prison
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice transferred prisoners from the Briscoe Unit near San Antonio last week to make room for 1,000 migrants.
View ArticleTravis County Settles Lawsuit Alleging Gender Bias In Sexual Assault...
The suit accused APD and Travis County of failing to investigate and prosecute sexual assault cases. Travis County settled the case for an undisclosed amount Tuesday.
View ArticleAutoridades Señalan A Nueva Persona En Tiroteo De La Calle Sexta; Desechan...
Las autoridades han emitido una orden de aprehensión contra de De'ondre Jermirris White por el tiroteo de la Calle Sexta que dejó a un hombre muerto y por lo menos a doce heridos el 12 de junio. La...
View Article'Finding The Humor': Author Kevin Mahon's Debut Novel Looks For Comedy In...
Musician and author Kevin Mahon recently released his debut novel, 'Radio Ireland.' The book draws inspiration from his own life and follows an Austinite who relocates to Ireland following the death of...
View ArticleHome Prices In Austin Rose $100,000 In Less Than Six Months. When Will The...
Experts say this kind of price appreciation is unsustainable. But some hesitate to say when it'll start to slow.
View ArticleWaterloo Park Is Set To Reopen Aug. 14. Here's What It Will Look Like.
The park, just east of the Capitol, will feature a playground, an elevated “sky walk” that snakes through the grounds, a food truck area, and a garden featuring stone trails and native Hill Country...
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