U.S. Supreme Court will consider appeal for DNA testing in Rodney Reed death...
Reed has long professed his innocence in the 1996 murder for which he faces execution. Key evidence in the case has not been tested for DNA, including the ligature used to strangle 19-year-old Stacey...
View ArticleThe pandemic showed some Texas universities that they didn’t need the SAT....
Many Texas public universities have committed to accepting students who do not submit SAT or ACT standardized test scores, signaling that test-optional policies could be here to stay.
View ArticleNew Alzheimer’s research center targets patients in the Rio Grande Valley
El Faro Health and Therapeutics is in Starr County, where there’s a disproportionately high rate of Alzheimer’s cases.
View ArticleAn East Texas superintendent explains why more school districts may go to a...
DeKalb ISD is one of several districts in the area that went to a four-day week to fight staff burnout.
View ArticleTravis County launched a program to provide lawyers at the county jail. It...
The pilot program was part of a study to examine the benefit of providing legal counsel to people immediately after their arrest. But staffing shortages in the sheriff's office have made the program...
View ArticleKUT News and “Texas Standard” win gold at New York Festivals® Radio Awards
KUT News and “Texas Standard” are celebrating two gold wins at the 2022 New York Festivals® Radio Awards, recognizing the world’s best radio programs.
View ArticleHere's what you need to know to vote in the May 7 election in Hays County.
Early voting started this week. There are two school board races and a big bond for Hays CISD on the ballot.
View ArticlePitmaster Derrick McCray’s journey from the streets to the end zone
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Derrick McCray, senior owner and CEO of McCray's Backyard BBQ & Seafood,...
View Article2021 was a record year for antisemitism in Austin
Austin saw more documented incidents than any other Texas city last year. The majority of incidents were nonviolent.
View ArticleSoaring housing costs bump up payments Central Texas school districts must...
Austin ISD found out this week that properties in Travis County were appraised much higher than it anticipated. It's now expected to pay $850 million into the state recapture system next school year —...
View ArticleHere's what you need to know to vote in the May 7 election in Williamson County
Williamson County voters will see multiple mayoral elections on the ballot and some large municipal and school bonds.
View ArticleState Rep. James White on Operation Lone Star: 'I believe this is money well...
White is chair of a Texas House committee discussing legislative solutions to the problems that have plagued the mission, including suicide and issues with pay.
View ArticleWhat's the story of Austin's Treaty Oak?
The oak tree near Fifth and Lamar is more than 500 years old. And it's the stuff of legends.
View ArticleThe value of your Travis County home has gone up a lot. That doesn’t mean...
The Travis Central Appraisal District says appraised values, or market values, of homes went up 56% this past year. But homeowners don't pay taxes on that amount.
View ArticleHow Sandy Hook lies and the Jan. 6 inquiry threaten to undo Alex Jones
The Texas-based conspiracy theorist recently sought immunity from federal prosecutors investigating the U.S. Capitol riot. Three of his companies have filed for bankruptcy in an apparent effort to...
View ArticleFauci says the U.S. is no longer in the 'pandemic phase.' APH says we should...
A day after his comments, the head of Austin Public Health said test numbers and wastewater monitoring show the BA.2 omicron variant is still present in the area. She urged Central Texans to take...
View ArticleEeyore's Birthday Party is back on — and everyone's invited
After a three-year hiatus, the iconic Pease Park celebration will take place this weekend.
View ArticleAs Austin votes on decriminalizing marijuana, other Texas cities push for...
Austin voters will decide the issue during the May 7 election. Other cities where decriminalization is on some residents' agendas include Denton, Killeen and San Marcos.
View ArticleNew Texas oil boom on the horizon as US seeks to replace Russian fuel supplies
There hasn't been much drilling in Texas since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but there are early indications that an extended boom is on the way.
View ArticleGet Involved spotlight: Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
This month's Get Involved spotlight nonprofit is Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, which works to help historically underserved populations to access their interests by bicycle.
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