Three people are dead and many more are hospitalized following a deadly shooting over the weekend at a popular West Sixth Street bar.
The incident is being investigated by the FBI as a potential act of terrorism, but authorities say it’s still too early to determine a motive.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis and other local officials held a press conference sharing more information on the victims of the shootings.
We’ll also delve into what’s known regarding the 53-year-old alleged gunman.
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Austin Police may be handing out more speeding tickets
We’ve all seen it: People speeding down Mopac or neighborhood streets in Austin. Maybe you’ve thought, “shouldn’t they be getting a speeding ticket?” Well, new data shows Austin Police may be handing out more of those.
Austin’s Live Music Fund is about to grant another round of funding after two years of controversy and complaints over the how those funding decisions are made.
Speaking of music, you can’t pin down local band The Animeros to just one genre. They span beyond bolero, psychedelic, and cumbia, and their music will get you out on the dance floor. We’ll talk with a couple of band members from our sister station KUTX’s Artist of the Month.
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Trump invokes Texas in State of the Union speech
Texas came up more than once during President Trump’s State of the Union speech. We’ll have an analysis of what he mentioned and what he left out.
Camp Mystic is facing troubles in court after the way it handled deadly flooding in July. But a comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could spell even further challenges.
After the deaths of two men in detention at a tent facility in Fort Bliss, we’re learning more about the kinds of medical emergencies happening at the camp in El Paso.
Evidence one Texas police department is doing more to crack down on dangerous driving.
And a resurgence of protest music amid immigration crackdowns — we’ll hear from Texas musicians.
UT Austin consolidates ethnic and gender studies departments
The University of Texas at Austin is restructuring departments in the College of Liberal Arts. The decision was announced today, but it’s a move that students and staff have been worried about for months. We’ll hear more about the departments affected.
Police in Austin are still using license plate reader data months after city council ended using the technology on grounds of privacy concerns. We’ll dig into how and when APD says they’re using the data and the tech’s future use here in Austin.
Today, we’re learning more about a life insurance salesman and former college football player who become a chronicler of Black Austin life.
Plus, over 30,000 people are gearing up for this weekend’s Austin Marathon. It will be an especially big deal for one man who was left paralyzed after a snowboarding accident. We’ll hear his story.
APD, councilmembers hear from public about ICE enforcement in tense meeting
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis and members of the Austin City Council met with community members this week to talk about local Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and the city and police’s role in them. The meeting was billed as a conversation but turned into a shouting match that laid bare the community tensions around ICE enforcement in the Austin area and around the country. We’ll talk more about that meeting, and we’ll hear from some of the voices who were there.
Construction is happening on a new convention center in downtown Austin. Even so, a judge could rule any day on an effort to stop anything new from being built.
The new “wishbone” pedestrian bridge is opening this weekend on the eastern end of Lady Bird Lake. We’ll hear more about it.
Steven Skybell speaks about playing Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof playing at the Austin Opera House tonight and this weekend. We’ll hear more about it.
New program aims to address complaints against Austin Police
Complaints against Austin Police could be worked out through a new city program focused on mediation. We’ll hear more about what these types of guided conversations to address community concerns could look and sound like.
There is a downtown fixture close to Rainey Street that has somehow avoided becoming yet another Austin skyrise – the IHOP on Cesar Chavez, of course. We’ll hear about the real estate drama behind its longevity and what the future could hold for the building and the land it’s built on.
This week in Texas music history we hear about how the Karnes City country singer, Goldie Hill, struck gold in Nashville and set a precedent for women in country music.
Plus, a conversation with the director of a new documentary on podcasting. The “Age of Audio,” premieres at Austin Film Society this weekend.
APD changes ICE cooperation policy
The Austin Police Department is changing its rules over how officers report people to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The change comes after the detention and apparent deportation last week of a Honduran mother and her 5-year-old daughter.
We’ll go over the changes and the reaction from Austin City Council members.
And Austin voters could once again be faced with deciding whether to raise property taxes to help the city tackle expenses like park improvements and public safety. KUT’s city council reporter will have more on that.
Austin Poet Laureate Zell Miller talks about his new theatre program. It’s first production? A hip-hop rendition of Aesop’s fables.
Plus, KUTX hip-hop show “The Breaks” is up for a Best Radio Show award in the Austin Music Awards Poll. We hear about how they’d like to continue growing their show.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 28, 2025: Austin ISD parents have until midnight to chime in on the district’s School Consolidation Plan
Central Texas top stories for October 28, 2025. Today is the deadline for Austin ISD parents to submit comments on the district’s School Consolidation Plan. TxDOT is working to remove all the traffic signals along State Highway 71 between Austin and Interstate 10. Austin Police say the deaths of two people whose bodies were found on Saturday are likely to be related to the heavy rain of the night before. Former Austin City Council member Kathie Tovo is running for a seat in the Texas House. The strongest cold front of the season is moving through this afternoon.
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KUT Morning Newscast for October 15, 2025: State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is joining the Democratic primary race for governor
Central Texas top stories for October 15, 2025. State Representative Gina Hinojosa announced this morning she’s joining the Democratic primary race for Texas governor. AISD kicked off a series of community meetings last night to hear people’s feedback on the district’s school consolidation plan. The New Braunfels Independent School District board of trustees temporarily closed the district’s middle and high school libraries this week to review books. The City of Austin is testing a new way to respond to mental health emergencies. ICE is notifying some Texas cities ahead of immigration sweeps, but Austin is not one of them.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 13, 2025: Communities are gathering to celebrate and mourn after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel
Central Texas top stories for October 13, 2025. In Austin, people congregated today on the Jewish Community Center campus in a bittersweet moment to mark the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. An Austin police officer has been removed from patrol after striking a man during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street over the weekend. The City of Taylor is considering a new ordinance related to homelessness. The Longhorns are on the road again this week.
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34 years later, Austin reflects on the impact of the yogurt shop murders
It’s been 34 years since Austin was rocked by the violent yogurt shop murders. Now, after a recent breakthrough in the case, the impact of the crime and the push to find justice is reverberating throughout the city.
KUT’s Andrew Weber has an exploration of the many feelings running through the minds of folks trying to make sense of such a senseless act.
Plus: We hear from a Lockhart pitmaster and look ahead to weekend two of the ACL Music Festival.
Making sense of the ‘senseless’ after a breakthrough in Austin’s yogurt shop murder case
The brutal murder of four teen girls in 1991 shook Austin to its core. KUT’s Andrew Webber tells the story of how now, families — and the city — can finally move forward.
KUT Morning Newscast for September 30, 2025: Taylor residents showed up in court to oppose a proposed data center
Central Texas top stories for September 30, 2025. Austin Police shared new details yesterday on how they found a new suspect in the 1991 ‘Yogurt Shop Murders.’ Taylor residents made a big showing at a court hearing yesterday to oppose a proposed data center. Texas Football will be back in action this Saturday, this time on the road. The Texas Commission on Environmental quality declared today an Ozone Action Day in the Austin area.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 29, 2025: Suspect identified in Austin’s infamous yogurt shop murders
Central Texas top stories for September 29, 2025. Austin Police say they’re certain they now know who killed four teenage girls in 1991. Leander ISD is set to hold a special meeting tomorrow to discuss its financial stability and long-range facility plans. People in Taylor made a big showing at a court hearing today in opposition of a proposed data center. The southbound main lanes of I-35 at State Highway 29 in Georgetown will be closed at night starting tonight and through Thursday. Construction starts today on a new roundabout in South Austin at the intersection of West Mary Street and Evergreen Avenue.
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34 years later, police identify suspect in yogurt shop murders
For the families of the girls killed in one of Austin’s most notorious murders, justice seemed to be slipping away as more time passed. But now, almost 34 years later, a new break in the case of what’s known as the “Yogurt Shop Murders” yields the name of a suspect, identified through DNA.
KUT’s justice and accountability reporter Andrew Weber tells us how this decades-long cold case that captured the attention of the city – and the nation – was broken open once again.
We’ll get the latest on the case and look back at the impact to Austin when the crime first happened.
KUT Morning Newscast for September 29, 2025: APD is expected to release more information today in the 1991 “Yogurt Shop Murders” case
Central Texas top stories for September 29, 2025. The Austin Police Department is expected to release more information today in the 1991 murder case known as the “Yogurt Shop Murders” after announcing they’ve identified a suspect. The Austin firefighters union agreed to a new labor contract with the city. Several school districts in the Austin area are considering closing campuses amid budget deficits. A legal battle over a data center project in Taylor is set to go to court today. The Texas Longhorns are now number nine in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 18, 2025: U.S. Justice Department launches investigation into city of Austin employment practices
Central Texas top stories for September 18, 2025. The Department of Justice announced today that it’s investigating the City of Austin’s hiring practices. The Moody Foundation is donating $150 million to Huston-Tillotson University. Two men are being sought after an assault against a transgender woman and a bystander who intervened at the Barton Springs spillway. Severe drought has returned to parts of Travis and Hays counties.
This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for public radio. Our organization stands to lose 1.2 million dollars. We’re asking our listeners now to help us make up this shortfall. If you want to help us out, you can make a donation at supportthispodcast.org.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 17, 2025: Student no longer enrolled at Texas State University after imitating death of Charlie Kirk
Central Texas top stories for September 17, 2025. A Texas State University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video of him mocking the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk circulated online. Austin police say there’s now a murder charge against the man accused of shooting a woman last week before shooting a police officer. A heavily-used bridge over I-35 will be closed all day tomorrow for emergency repairs. Texas Volleyball is back at Gregory Gym tonight looking to stay unbeaten.
This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for public radio. Our organization stands to lose 1.2 million dollars. We’re asking our listeners now to help us make up this shortfall. If you want to help us out, you can make a donation at supportthispodcast.org.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 12, 2025: Austin Police identify Zilker Park shooting suspect, who allegedly left his girlfriend ‘brain dead’
Central Texas top stories for September 12, 2025. The Austin Police Department has identified the man accused of shooting a police officer and another person Wednesday morning near Zilker Park. UT Austin students are trying to get the word out about a new law they say limits free speech on campus. Central Health has given initial approval to a new budget and tax rate. The City of Austin is launching a program to remove graffiti from private properties. Gas prices went down overnight, but not by much.
This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for public radio. Our organization stands to lose 1.2 million dollars. We’re asking our listeners now to help us make up this shortfall. If you want to help us out, you can make a donation at supportthispodcast.org.
KUT Morning Newscast for September 12, 2025: Austin Police identified the suspect in the shooting near Zilker Park
Central Texas top stories for September 12, 2025. Austin Police have identified 30-year-old Brandon Thompson as the suspect in the shooting of two people near Zilker Park this week. The 183 North Project is running months behind schedule. The Austin City Council has approved new rules for short-term rentals like Airbnb. Central Health has given initial approval to a new budget and tax rate.