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October 30, 2023

Austin Author on “One of Our Greatest American Writers” James Baldwin and His Foray into Screenwriting

By: Jennifer Stayton

A celebrated American author and activist — who also ventured into the world of screenwriting — is the subject of a new book by an Austin author. Baylor University English professor Greg Garrett’s latest work is The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America’s Great Prophet Can Teach Us About Life, Love and Identity. Before the Austin Film Festival started, KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked with Garrett about what drew him to Baldwin’s work – and about Baldwin’s foray into screenwriting.


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January 14, 2025

This Is My Thing: Pole Dancing!

Seven years ago, Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz fell in love with pole dancing as a form of exercise and self-expression. Now she’s at the pole studio four days a week.

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January 14, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for January 14, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 14, 2025. Hotter and drier weather puts Austin at risk of wildfires. UT Austin will use artificial intelligence to help diagnose and treat disease.

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January 13, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 13, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 13, 2025. New city rules mean overnight shelters in Austin have been open more often this winter. Advocates hope Texas lawmakers will allocate funding to help launch a federal food assistance program. A judge has dismissed the charge against a former UT Austin lecturer who was arrested during campus […]

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January 13, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for January 13, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 13, 2025. Advocates hope Texas lawmakers will help launch a federal food assistance program this summer. Austin unveils how a light-rail could change the city; a new report is out. Three Texas Longhorn football players announced they are heading to the National Football League draft in April. 

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January 10, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 10, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 10, 2025. Austin’s cold weather shelter response has improved. Groups in the San Marcos area are working to shelter unhoused residents during this week’s cold snap. Texas plays Ohio State tonight in the Cotton Bowl for a spot in this year’s college football national championship game. The Austin Animal […]

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January 10, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for January 10, 2025 

Central Texas top stories for January 10, 2025. City staff and unhoused Austinites say recent changes to the cold weather shelters have been a success. A group in the San Marcos area is helping unhoused people during this cold weather snap. Texas plays Ohio State tonight at the Cotton Bowl.

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January 9, 2025

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 9, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 9, 2025. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect in the Hill Country. Travis County has a new Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar. CapMetro introduces tap-to-pay. Former Army Sergeant Daniel Perry is back in court today.

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January 9, 2025

KUT Morning Newscast for January 9, 2025

Central Texas top stories for January 9, 2025. Daniel Perry, who shot a Black Lives Matter protester, is back in court today. Travis County has a new Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar, here’s what it means.

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