Matt Largey

Does Austin have a rat problem? Maybe. But this reporter sure does.

Audrey McGlinchy on the prevalence, psychology and behavior of what are maybe humans’ most vexing pest.

How does Thomas J. Henry make any money when he spends so much on ads all over Austin?

He’s everywhere: TV, radio, billboards, YouTube. What’s the marketing strategy for this personal injury lawyer?

A tower has loomed in Austin’s Clarksville neighborhood for 72 years. What does it do?

At one point, this tower was Austin’s main communication link to the outside world. Decades later, is it a landmark — or an eyesore — for the neighborhood?

Why are some Austin sidewalks red?

There’s your standard gray sidewalk, of course. But what on Earth does a red sidewalk mean?

KUT Morning Newscast for November 17, 2023

Central Texas top stories for November 17, 2023. Jorge Pastore funeral services. Science textbook fight. Texas House votes on school voucher bill. E-bike rebates.

What’s the oldest tree in Austin?

What happened to the time capsule UT Austin buried at Centennial Park?

What happened to Juarez-Lincoln University in downtown Austin?

Before there was an IHOP, there was a university that attempted to revolutionize higher education for immigrants at the corner of I-35 and Cesar Chavez Street.

What are those towers for in West Austin and why are they all there?

Off to Austin’s west, you may have seen a collection of towers with their red lights blinking through the night.

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What’s the story behind the colorful Maria de la Luz Cemetery in South Austin?

We question a question about the history of this Mexican-American cemetery — one that stands in contrast to many of the more staid cemeteries around Austin.

Why is Lala’s Little Nugget in Austin always decorated for Christmas?

No matter the season, the iconic Austin dive bar off Justin Lane is filled with snow globes, Christmas trees and strings of red and green lights. But the story behind how this decor came to be is always changing.

What’s the oldest music venue in Austin?

It seems like a simple question, with a simple answer. But there’s more to it.

Why does the Texas Legislature meet for only 140 days every two years?

Army veteran Denise Gordon questioned whether it makes any sense for lawmakers from the second-largest state in the country and one of the largest economies in the world to meet so infrequently.

How old do you feel — emotionally?

Graduation is a rite of passage for people usually around 18 years old or so. That’s chronological age. But what about our “emotional age” – how we have developed and matured emotionally? Well, that can be a very different story. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked recently with Central Texas neuropsychotherapist Bella J. Rockman about the phenomenon of “emotional age:”

What are the weirdest laws in Texas?

The Texas Legislature’s regular session is nearing an end. While some of the laws passed during these sessions are crucial to keep the state running, other laws have been a little more interesting.

‘Is Austin hiding their elderly?’ What’s the average age of its residents?

In a city with a reputation as being young, we got a question about where all of Austin’s older people are.

Who is ‘Moody,’ and why is everything in Austin named after them?

There’s the Moody College of Communication at UT, the Moody Rooftop at the Contemporary Austin, Moody Hall at St. Edwards University, Moody Bank, the Moody Pavilions at Laguna Gloria, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, and Moody Center. It can be a little confusing.