El ISD de Pflugerville no cerrará escuelas para ahorrar dinero, pero se...
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Pflugerville (PfISD, por sus siglas en inglés), que se enfrenta a un déficit presupuestario de varios millones de dólares, ya no buscará el cierre de los campus...
View Article‘We get to get noticed’: Women’s soccer fans turn out in droves for...
Almost 18,000 people gathered in Toyota Stadium as the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team beat Brazil for the tournament title.
View ArticleJacob's Well closes to swimmers for the 'foreseeable future'
An intense drought has caused the flow of water in Jacob's Well to reach an unsafe level. Conditions will need to change before the swimming hole reopens.
View ArticleAustin misses goal of having direction signs on all urban trails
The City Council's far-reaching transportation plan called for all urban trails to have "wayfinding" signs by 2022. The city is not even close.
View ArticleBills make their way to committees at the Capitol this week, the first step...
Among the bills being considered in committee this week is one that would make voter fraud a felony.
View ArticleBills legalizing fentanyl test strips flood the Texas Legislature
Over a dozen bills have been filed by Republican and Democratic lawmakers after Gov. Greg Abbott publicly supported lifting the ban.
View ArticleGulf of Mexico warming at faster rate than global ocean, study finds
While weather and ecosystem effects are being seen, one expert says the warming is still within a “reasonable range.”
View ArticleAustin ISD expects to complete all 2022 bond projects in the next six years
Voters approved a historic $2.4 billion bond package last November. It allows the district to borrow money to cover the costs of modernizing campuses, improving school security and buying new...
View ArticleKUTX Live at Scholz Garten connects fans and artists at the 2023 SXSW Music...
KUTX 98.9 is collaborating with the historic Scholz Garten to connect music fans to some of the most anticipated artists at the 2023 SXSW Music Conference, including Thee Sacred Souls, Girl Ultra and...
View ArticleEl ISD de Austin espera completar todos los proyectos de los bonos 2022 en...
Los votantes aprobaron un histórico paquete de bonos de $2.4 mil millones en noviembre pasado. Le permite al distrito pedir dinero prestado para cubrir los costos de modernizar los campus, mejorar la...
View ArticleHundreds flood the Texas Capitol to demand changes to gun laws
The group called for changes to the state’s gun laws, like increasing the minimum age to purchase a semi-automatic weapon, along with the implementation of so-called “red flag” laws.
View ArticleMajority of Texans support a shift to renewable energy, study finds
One proposed idea for legislation would allow homes and businesses with solar panels to sell any extra power they generate back to the electric grid.
View Article‘Watermelon and Red Birds’ with Author Nicole A. Taylor
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Nicole A. Taylor, food writer, master home chef, producer, and author of ‘Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for...
View ArticleGet Involved spotlight: Meals on Wheels Central Texas
This month, KUT's Get Involved spotlight nonprofit is Meals on Wheels Central Texas, which seeks to enrich the lives of the homebound in the Austin area.
View ArticleA Texas Republican says banning college polling places is about safety....
State Rep. Carrie Isaac filed legislation in February that would ban counties from putting voting centers on college campuses. Students and voting rights groups say it will disenfranchise young people.
View ArticleHays County school districts put bonds on May ballot to tackle rapid growth
Hays County school districts want to expand schools and build new ones in an effort to fit hundreds of new students each year.
View ArticleAngel White’s debut ‘Ghost of the West’ rooted in artist’s upbringing, identity
The Dallas-based singer-songwriter didn’t set out to record a country album, but just wanted to ‘write great songs.’
View ArticleAustin Energy rates are going up starting today
Critics say the increase could fuel surges on Austin Energy customers' bills over the summer months. The utility says it needed to raise prices to stay financially stable.
View ArticleTravis County pushes TxDOT to modify I-35 plan to reduce land seizures, add...
Forming a united front with Austin's City Council, Travis County commissioners voted to request tweaks to the $4.9 billion project as the window closes on public comment.
View ArticleUna republicana de Texas dice que prohibir los colegios electorales es una...
La representante estatal Carrie Isaac presentó una legislación en febrero que prohibiría a los condados instalar centros de votación en los campus universitarios. Los estudiantes y los grupos de...
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