More than a dozen Austin ISD campuses have undergone state-mandated security...
Inspectors are seeing if they can easily gain access to school buildings and evaluating check-in procedures for visitors. If issues are identified, school districts have 45 days to address them.
View ArticleAustin approves $1.75 million settlement in lawsuit over police conduct...
Joe Herrera, a military veteran, was hit with less-lethal ammunition in May 2020 during protests over police violence.
View ArticleHere's how to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Austin
Day of the Dead is around the corner, and there are events all over town to celebrate starting this weekend. Here's where you can join the festivities and honor friends and family members who have died.
View ArticleAustin FC y sus fans están listos para enfrentar a LAFC en la final de la...
El equipo ha mejorado de estar en el penúltimo lugar en su primera temporada a segundo lugar este año.
View ArticleAustinites spend one last Halloween with Lucy in Disguise on South Congress
For 38 years, people have visited the iconic year-round costume shop for birthdays, murder mystery parties, on-stage performances and, of course, Halloween. But this October, Lucy's customers are in...
View ArticleLos residentes de Austin pasan un último Halloween con Lucy in Disguise en...
Por 38 años, la gente ha visitado esta tienda icónica de disfraces abierta que está abierta todo el año para cumpleaños, fiestas de misterio, actuaciones en escenarios, y por supuesto, Halloween. Pero...
View ArticleHistorian reflects on 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre's' legacy in Leander
Dedicated fans of 1974 horror classic make pilgrimages to Bagdad Cemetery in Leander where the iconic opening scene was filmed.
View ArticleAsí es cómo puedes celebrar el Día de los Muertos en Austin
El Día de los Muertos ya casi esta aquí, y hay eventos por toda la ciudad para celebrar. Aquí tienes a donde puedes ir para unirte a la celebración u honrar a amigos y familiares que han fallecido.
View ArticleRailroad Commission candidates offer opposing visions of what will make oil...
The Railroad Commission of Texas has been called one of the most consequential climate-related offices in the country. Democrat Luke Warford is challenging incumbent Wayne Christian for his seat.
View Article'Chemistry on stage': Austin Shakespeare returns to Austen with 'Sense and...
Austin Shakespeare is returning to live, on stage productions with 'Sense and Sensibility.'
View ArticleThe Texas blackout played a big role this election year, but will it move...
High electricity bills, grid reliability and industry political donations got a lot of attention in the governor's race. But polling suggests voters' minds are now elsewhere.
View ArticleGet Involved spotlight: Central Texas Pig Rescue
This month's KUT Get Involved spotlight nonprofit is Central Texas Pig Rescue, which is home to over 200 rescued pigs (and a few other assorted farm animals).
View ArticleUT Austin says there was a decline in reports of sexual assault and...
A Texas law that took effect in 2020 requires post-secondary institutions to report Title IX cases annually. That includes reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.
View ArticleTailgate with KUT and KUTX at the Texas vs. TCU game, Nov. 12
KUT 90.5 and KUTX 98.9 are hosting a tailgate party on the LBJ School lawn at 2:30 p.m. Swing by to enjoy food and drinks, pick up some cool swag and enter to win a prize pack.
View ArticleShow about the craft of filmmaking joins KUT 90.5 Tuesday night lineup
“Spoiler Alert Radio” features independent filmmakers across the world – cinematographers, composers, editors, production designers, set decorators, sound designers, writers, animators – in...
View ArticleAbortion is not an option in Texas – even if a developing baby has a low...
Aborting a pregnancy, in which a pregnant person’s doctor believes the developing baby has little chance of surviving in or outside the womb is illegal in Texas.
View ArticleBroken buses slow Capital Metro schedules
An ongoing parts shortage afflicting transit agencies nationwide is keeping a handful of CapMetro buses off the roads each day, lengthening waits for riders.
View ArticleFive seats on the Austin ISD school board are up for election. These are the...
One of the candidates is running unopposed and two incumbents are facing challengers. Whoever is elected will help choose the district’s next superintendent.
View ArticleUvalde families advocate for change at Día de los Muertos vigil
On the steps of the Texas Capitol in Austin on Tuesday night, people gathered around an altar covered in colorful paper, gold marigolds and photos of the 19 children killed at the Robb Elementary...
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