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Most Austin area drivers have a love-hate relationship with Interstate 35 – or they avoid it completely, and have no relationship at all. The latest round of I-35 construction is hitting its stride.
Live music at the grocery store, hospital, your favorite sandwich shop or taco joint? It’s HAAM Day, benefitting health care coverage for Austin musicians.
Jennifer Stayton is in the host chair today on Austin Signal from KUT News.
September 14, 2026
Central Health budget preview, Running in the heat, Can Longhorns go undefeated?
Thousands of people here in Travis County depend on Central Health for their wellness needs, particularly those who earn the least amount of money. County commissioners are meeting this week to discuss the upcoming budget. We’ll tell you what’s in it. And, the dog days of summer are still with us halfway through September. That means […]
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September 11, 2026
Austin firefighters remember 9/11, second local measles case, weekend art events
It’s the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States. In Austin, many are taking time to remember an event that is unforgettable to those who were alive to see it. We’ll hear how the Austin Fire Department marked the occasion today. Austin Public Health officials confirmed the year’s second local case […]
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September 10, 2026
Watson AISD ask, data centers and midterms, Levitation guide
Mayor Kirk Watson is asking some Austin ISD parents to request that their school be shut down in order to avoid a state takeover of the entire school district. Watson says the move is about empowerment. What do parents think about the proposal? And the GOP brought a first-of-its-kind midterm convention to Texas this week […]
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September 9, 2026
Red River Cultural District sounds alarm amid venue closures
The potential state takeover of the Austin Independent School District is still looming. If it happens, the reverberations are likely to go well beyond the classroom. How does a school district impact the city it’s in?Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is asking parents to request their schools be shut down. Why? The Red River Cultural District […]
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September 8, 2026
Flock cameras in the Austin area, Texas Republican donors, Halal tacos
Flock cameras are under scrutiny for a variety of reasons, and that has police departments in the Austin area considering their use of the technology. Even so, you should still expect to see the cameras here in Central Texas. We’ll tell you why and where. With less than two months left until Election Day, the […]
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September 7, 2026
Special: The Data Center Next Door
It seems like every day, you hear a new story about data centers.But beyond the hype, what do we know about them? What are they? Why are so many being built right now? And who gets to decide where they go?Today, Austin Signal has a special 1-hour show focused on data centers. It’s a special […]
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September 4, 2026
Police cracking down on e-motos, Firefly Aerospace documentary, College football preview
E-motorcycles are getting more popular — especially among teens and young adults — and Austin is stepping up enforcement. You might have heard of big rocket companies like SpaceX or even Blue Origin who have moved to Texas over the last few years. But what about Central Texas’ own Firefly Aerospace? We’ll have more on […]
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September 3, 2026
City outsourcing adult sports leagues, Buford’s shooting recovery, Classic films for teens
After initially planning to cancel its adult indoor basketball and volleyball leagues, the city now plans to find an outside company to run them. Players worry they could be priced out. Next week, Republicans will gather in Texas for the party’s first-ever midterm convention. What does it mean to be a Texas Republican in 2026? […]
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