Austin Signal

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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September 2, 2026

Austin ISD bus hubs, Challenges for childcare providers, Data center sustainability

High schoolers in the Austin Independent School District are navigating a new transportation system this year. And some parents say their kids are having to walk long and sometimes dangerous routes. Travis County’s $50 million investment in childcare is expanding access for some — but providers are still struggling. Polling suggests a majority of Texans […]

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September 1, 2026

Austin’s sister cities, New state laws, US citizen returns after deportation

New state laws take effect today. What to know and what’s changing. An Austinite is back in the country after being deported. Why was the U.S. citizen was deported in the first place, and how often does this happen? Do you know how many sister cities Austin has the world over — or what a […]

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August 31, 2026

Energy costs & public health, GED offers a second chance, KUTX songs of August

Austin’s energy market is regulated. Other Central Texas cities’ markets aren’t. A look at the impacts on public health. This month, 1.5 million Texas high schoolers went back to the classrooms, and a harsh reality is not all of them will graduate. The GED plays an important role in offering people a second chance and […]

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