New book examines educating children of Nazi scientists in El Paso schools
After World War II, Nazi scientists came to Fort Bliss in West Texas to aid the U.S. military. Their children attended El Paso schools.
View ArticleAnalysis shows mail-ballot rejections soared under Texas' tougher new voting law
Rejections were mainly related to confusion or misunderstandings related to the new voter ID requirement.
View ArticleConstruction will soon begin on Central Health's new clinics in Eastern...
Travis County’s health care district is constructing the health centers in Del Valle and Hornsby Bend. The centers, which are expected to open next year, are part of the agency’s plan to address health...
View ArticleUsuarios del transporte público podrían pagar menos con la nueva propuesta de...
La agencia de transporte espera que limitando las tarifas y la reduciendo los costos para las personas con bajos ingresos se aumente el número de pasajeros.
View ArticleHow to get help after Monday's tornadoes in Central Texas
Several tornadoes ripped through Central Texas on Monday, leaving some residents with damaged homes and businesses.
View Article'Vamos a salir adelante': Vecinos ponen manos a la obra para reparar daños...
Los residentes y el personal de emergencia del condado comenzaron los esfuerzos de limpieza masiva el martes, un día después de que dos tornados confirmados tocaran tierra en el condado de Williamson.
View ArticleNew KUT and KUTX T-shirts show how public radio is woven into our lives
Springtime in Central Texas means bluebonnets, SXSW – and new KUT and KUTX T-shirts. We’re especially excited about this year’s design created by artist, illustrator and NPR Next-Gen graduate, Lauren...
View ArticleCómo obtener ayuda tras los tornados del lunes en el centro de Texas
Varios tornados azotaron el centro de Texas el lunes, dejando a algunos residentes con casas y negocios dañados.
View ArticleLocal health officials lift COVID-19 restrictions as infections hit record low
Health officials said they will closely monitor possible infections following spring break, but masking is now largely optional in the Austin area.
View ArticleAutoridades sanitarias de Austin y Condado de Travis levantan las...
Las autoridades sanitarias dijeron que vigilarán de cerca los posibles contagios tras las vacaciones de primavera, pero el uso de mascarillas es ahora en gran medida opcional en la zona de Austin.
View ArticleDoss Elementary School administrators threatened over Pride Week activities
Conservative critics said Austin ISD was encouraging students not to tell their parents what they were learning during discussions of LGBTQ issues in class.
View ArticleNorth vs. South: How one of the biggest tug-of-wars came to be in Austin
In 1987, 1,000 Austinites grabbed polypropylene rope and made history for a good cause.
View ArticleThe City of Austin could get into cryptocurrency. It's OK if you don't know...
Council members passed a resolution Thursday that asks the city manager to study how Austin could adopt or use cryptocurrency, including allowing residents to make payments with it.
View ArticleSan Marcos man accused of setting fire to an Austin synagogue indicted
Nineteen-year-old Franklin Barrett Sechriest was handed down a three-count indictment for allegedly starting the Oct. 31 blaze at Congregation Beth Israel.
View ArticleAs Austin-area evictions rise, lawyers are on hand (virtually) to help tenants
Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas is running a new program where lawyers show up in most Travis County eviction courts to offer representation for tenants.
View ArticleLess than 100 ocelots live wild in Texas. The latest efforts to fix that.
Centuries ago, the small wild cats roamed across large parts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Arizona. Now, there’s just a small group in South Texas.
View ArticleWildfire risk remains high for much of Texas in the days ahead, fire...
Climate change has made the Texas heat hotter and longer-lasting, enhancing drought conditions that set the stage for intense fires. More than 40% of the state is in an extreme drought.
View ArticleHere's why you might smell smoke in Austin today
The Austin area is experiencing hazy skies as smoke has moved in from wildfires across the state.
View ArticleThere’s so much TV out there. Here are some good shows you may be missing.
The founders and co-executive directors of the ATX Television Festival share why they love television and what they’re watching now.
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