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October 3, 2025

How the Safe Haven law allows the safe and legal surrender of babies in Texas

By: Miles Bloxson

Advocates are raising awareness for Texas’ Safe Haven Laws. Also known as the “Baby Moses” Act, the law allows babies who are 60 days or younger to be safely surrendered to staff at places like hospitals and fire departments. We’ll hear more from KUT’s Olivia Aldridge.

We’ll also hear how students at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired learn how to get around the city safely. It’s a process called orientation and mobility training. Texas Standard’s Sean Saldana breaks it all down for us.

Plus, we’ll hear from an Austin native, Dr. Cheryl Clark-Brown, who shares her journey into medicine and her dedication to giving back to the community that helped raised her. That conversation comes from the Black Austin Matters podcast.

Miles Bloxson is in the hosts chair today on Austin Signal.


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January 6, 2026

How Austinites may be affected with Affordable Care Act subsidies expired

As we embark on the new year, many are expecting higher costs for the health care they need to live their best lives. That’s after Congress failed to extend subsidies to the Affordable Care Act during last year’s government shutdown and ahead of the new year deadline. We’ll talk about how Austinites and Texans will […]

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January 5, 2026

Crime statistics for Austin trended downward in 2025

Crime statistics for Austin trended downward in 2025, with the city experiencing the lowest number of murders this decade. We’ll talk about the trends, both locally and nationally, and discuss why the sentiment that crime is rising still persists. Also, the city has released an updated design plan for a revamped Sixth Street. What will […]

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January 2, 2026

New year, new Texas laws on the books

The start of 2026 brings a bevy of new laws across the state, with a focus on taxes. Other new legislation focuses on artificial intelligence and how sheriff’s offices will work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. New toll lanes have opened on 183 North, and the additional access could mean increased traffic on your drive […]

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December 31, 2025

Reflecting on the year in Austin as 2025 winds down

It’s the final day of 2025, and we’ve been taking some time to listen back and reflect on the year that was here in Austin. Austinites love supporting local shops and restaurants, but the hard truth is that running any kind of business is the city is a difficult and expensive pursuit. A look back […]

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December 30, 2025

What Austin called 311 about in 2025

This year, Austinites reached out to 311 with 285,000 requests, covering everything from garbage and loud music to animal bites and scooters. We’ve got more about those requests —  and some coyotes. KUT News launched a new desk in 2025: the Art Beat. We’re talking about the year in arts in Austin, including the return […]

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December 29, 2025

Reflecting on the year of news in Austin

It’s the last week of 2025, and we’re reflecting on the year of news here in Austin, including:Resolution in a decades-long cold case known as the Yogurt Shop Murders.The summer’s deadly flooding in Austin and Central Texas.School campuses set to shutter across the city. We’re also taking a look at the status of Austin’s housing […]

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December 26, 2025

What it’s like to work as a Paramount usher

It’s been a busy year, and KUT’s multimedia team has been capturing the moments that defined Austin in 2025. So which ones stood out most?  Visuals Editor Deborah Cannon takes us through the year in photos. The Paramount Theatre is known for hosting unforgettable events — but have you ever wondered how audiences find their […]

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December 24, 2025

Austin doctor spins vinyl to bring music therapy to patients

An Austin doctor is using vinyl records to help patients cope with serious illnesses and difficult treatments. KUT’s Olivia Aldridge has a look at how music is helping in the healing process. Texans have access to some of the best bird-watching opportunities in the country. We’ll go behind the scenes of an annual census of […]

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