A Pflugerville teacher is using a grant to make the arts more accessible to...
Lindsey Surles is one of eight recipients of the Texas Cultural Trust’s First Year Teacher Grants and she is using the funds to defray the cost of a dance-focused tip for her students.
View ArticleAustin to offer free library cards to people outside the city
To help eliminate barriers that prevent access to library resources, the City Council voted last week to eliminate the $120 nonresident fee.
View ArticleDictaminan que las centrales eléctricas de Texas no son responsables de...
Un panel de jueces ha dicho que las grandes compañías eléctricas no pueden ser consideradas responsables por no suministrar electricidad durante el apagón de 2021. La razón es el mercado energético...
View ArticleIn Black America: Dr. Brian H. Williams discusses his new book, 'The Bodies...
The Dallas-based trauma surgeon talks about his experience as a Black doctor on the front lines of trauma care.
View ArticleHeart attacks seem to increase around the holidays. Here are some reasons why.
Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with the Austin Heart Hospital, says doctors used to blame cold weather on the uptick in heart-related ER visits. But research has pointed to other factors.
View ArticleTyler Campbell talks overcoming adversity, shares another side of his famous...
In a new book, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell chronicles a multiple sclerosis diagnosis at age 21.
View ArticleCountywide voting will remain for March primaries, after Travis County...
The option was at risk because of a stalemate over hand counting ballots. Election experts say countywide voting is especially helpful for working-class voters and shift workers.
View ArticleAustin-area homeowners should expect lower property tax bills, county office...
According to an analysis by the Travis County Tax Office, the average property tax bill for homeowners who live in their homes is $658 less than the year before. This comes after Texas voters approved...
View ArticlePractice drone run in West Texas could mean a future with better medical...
A drone operated by an Australian company touched down in Presidio this month.
View ArticleIt's the last Christmas for the Frank Erwin Center
The "Drum" is essentially being taken apart piece by piece to make way for hospital facilities. It is expected to be completely demolished by October.
View Article'Trying to facilitate joy': ZACH theatre creates a holiday party vibe with...
ZACH Theatre new show 'POP!' aims to be a combination holiday party, cabaret show, and all-ages singalong.
View ArticleAustin police officer indicted for fatally shooting tech entrepreneur Raj...
Moonesinghe's family alleges their son was defending himself from a burglar when he was shot by Daniel Sanchez.
View ArticleBills would permit ranchers to shoot two scavenger birds, but only one...
While livestock predation by black vultures is known, scientists say the behavior is not documented among crested caracaras.
View ArticleAustin will require city employees to spend more time in the office starting...
Interim City Manager Jesús Garza tried to implement the new telework policy in October, but employees pushed back. Since then, the union has been working with Garza to find a middle ground. Staff can...
View Article'We are all connected': NPR's John Burnett is now the host of a world music...
After three and a half decades as a correspondent for NPR, John Burnett has a new project — as the host of a world music show at St. David's Episcopal Church.
View ArticleDueños de viviendas de Austin deben esperar impuestos a la propiedad más bajos
De acuerdo con un análisis de la Oficina de Impuestos del Condado de Travis, la factura promedio de impuestos a los bienes inmuebles para los propietarios que viven en sus casas es de $658 menos que el...
View ArticlePhotos: Austin’s year in review
We experienced a brutal ice storm, then a record-breaking heat wave. We protested outside the Texas Capitol, then witnessed a historic impeachment trial behind its doors. KUT's multimedia team was...
View ArticleEfforts to expand oversight of Austin police have been stuck. What's in store...
Voters approved a proposition in May to expand police oversight, but the measure hasn't been fully implemented. Contract negotiations with the police union and a lawsuit filed this month have made...
View ArticleTwo women were in charge of security at the Texas House this year. It was the...
The sergeant-at-arms is the chamber’s chief law enforcement officer. She works as liaison between the House and the Texas Department of Public Safety, ensuring the safety of House members and staff.
View ArticleLos esfuerzos por ampliar la supervisión de la policía de Austin se han...
Los votantes aprobaron en mayo una propuesta para ampliar la supervisión policial, pero la medida no se ha aplicado plenamente. Las negociaciones contractuales con el sindicato de la policía y una...
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