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October 23, 2025
Austin is getting a new boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake – though when is still up in the air. KUT transportation reporter Nathan Bernier has the latest on the $25 million upgrade.
A new exhibit at Texas State University, “The Selena Effect,” spotlights the Queen of Tejano’s fashion through the eyes of her friend and longtime designer, Martin Gomez.
November 7, 2025
AISD updates consolidation plan, now only closing 10 schools
The Austin Independent School District announced changes this week to its plans to shutter campuses across the city as AISD looks for ways to save money. The consolidation plan started with 13 schools slated for the chopping block. Now, that number has been dwindled down, and some AISD parents are frustrated by what they consider the wishy-washy […]
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November 6, 2025
KUT announces community festival in May
A long-running storytelling event in Austin’s Hyde Park neighborhood is pairing personal stories with curated musical selections. We’ll have more about the shows and how you can find them. And KUT announced today that it is launching a festival of its own that’ll bring together the best of Austin’s music, arts, food and more. We’ll speak with KUT/KUTX […]
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November 5, 2025
Austin voters reject Prop Q property tax rate increase
Austin voters overwhelmingly rejected Prop Q, a proposed property tax rate increase. KUT’s Andrew Weber breaks down what happened – and where city officials will look next for reductions in spending. In other election news, Texans approved 17 amendments to the state constitution, touching on taxes, education, infrastructure and more. And: The sale of Cheer Up Charlies to a […]
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November 4, 2025
Central Texas Food Bank braces for increased demand
The Central Texas Food Bank is preparing to help more folks with food assistance amid the government shutdown and ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Beth Corbett, the food bank’s vice president of government affairs and advocacy, shares more about their plans to handle the increased demand. Find out how you can help or get help during the […]
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November 3, 2025
How state Prop 14 could help fund Texas dementia research
Voters tomorrow will have one last chance to make their voice heard this election. One state constitutional amendment on the ballot – Prop 14 – would commit $3 billion to fund the new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. We’ll get the details from KUT’s Olivia Aldridge. Check out KUT’s Voter guides for Travis County, Williamson […]
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October 31, 2025
Coffee shop Mercado Sin Nombre recognized by Michelin Guide
Austin ISD has some changes to its school consolidation plan. KUT’s Kailey Hunt brings us the latest updates. The Michelin Guide this week honored more Texas restaurants, including Mercado Sin Nombre, a small, outdoor coffee and breakfast shop in East Austin recognized for making quality food at a quality price. Halloween is the perfect time […]
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October 30, 2025
What is Latin music? Carrie Rodriguez explores with ‘Laboratorio’ series
Texans are voting on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution – and one of them involves voting itself. Joshua Blank from the Texas Politics Project joins us for a chat on Proposition 16, which clarifies citizenship as a requirement to cast a ballot. KUTX’s Maile Carballo talks the Beach Boys coming to Longhorn City […]
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October 29, 2025
ICE enforcement is ramped up at county jails
There’s lots to consider on your ballot, from state constitutional amendments to tax rate increases for cities and school districts. Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado shares some dos and don’ts for heading to the polls. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is removing people from Austin jails more frequently as the Trump administration ramps up enforcement across […]
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