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October 8, 2025
It’s been 34 years since Austin was rocked by the violent yogurt shop murders. Now, after a recent breakthrough in the case, the impact of the crime and the push to find justice is reverberating throughout the city.
KUT’s Andrew Weber has an exploration of the many feelings running through the minds of folks trying to make sense of such a senseless act.
Plus: We hear from a Lockhart pitmaster and look ahead to weekend two of the ACL Music Festival.
May 27, 2026
Runoff election results show big changes for the Austin area
Primary runoff election night ended with some big changes for the Austin area and across the state. We’ll bring you the latest on last night’s results and the races we’ll be watching this November. After a shooting spree this month by three teenagers ended in Manor, Austin Police say they could have caught the suspects […]
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May 26, 2026
Once-supporters now suing to stop Project Connect
It’s been nearly six years since a majority of Austinites voted in favor of creating 20 miles of state-of-the-art light rail transit across the city. But since that vote, the total length of the future rail system has been chopped in half. Despite that, the price tag for the project has continued climbing. Some folks […]
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May 22, 2026
Program at state prison in Austin helps shelter dogs get adopted
The Austin Independent School District expects a $181 million deficit in next school year’s budget — but it still hasn’t released a proposal for what cuts will be made. Austin revised its rules on how city police can interact with federal immigration agents — and city leaders are divided on what the change actually means. […]
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May 21, 2026
Austin’s Pease Park troll burns down
A high school senior in Austin has been released from ICE custody and reunited with his family after a judge’s order — in time to walk in his graduation ceremony next month.The city of Austin has faced another blow in its efforts to keep painted street murals and crosswalks.Also, the popular Pease Park troll, Malin, […]
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May 20, 2026
Latino community divided on renaming Cesar Chavez Street
Early voting is underway for Tuesday’s primary runoffs, and we have a look at two races on some Central Texans’ ballots: state House District 49 and Hays County judge. Austin is working to rename Cesar Chavez Street after accusations of sexual abuse and assault. But some are struggling with those changes. Some good news and […]
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May 19, 2026
I-35 construction has narrowed a passage on Lady Bird Lake
The Austin City Council is set to take up a controversial proposal this week about relying more on natural gas during times of high energy demand, and opponents worry about how it could affect climate goals. If you venture out to Lady Bird Lake this Memorial Day weekend, you might encounter an unfamiliar sight: a […]
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May 18, 2026
Church gives out free burgers weekly near UT to combat food insecurity
Three people are in custody following a weekend crime spree and manhunt in Austin that made national headlines. Police say the suspects, all juveniles, are tied to multiple shootings and stolen vehicles across the city. As grocery costs rise, a church near the University of Texas campus gives out hundreds of free burgers weekly to […]
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May 15, 2026
Immigration in Central Texas — an Austin Signal special broadcast
Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations have been on the rise during the second Trump administration. And while enforcement in some parts of the U.S. has been messy and public, operations here in Texas are being carried out with a quieter, systematic approach. Today we’re taking a closer look at the situation here in Austin and […]
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