Aqua Fest

What was the grandstand on the shores of Lady Bird Lake in East Austin used for?

Decades ago, the public event space was full of life. Now it’s rundown, like an old relic.

KUT Weekend – October 5, 2018

Beto O’Rourke’s talking about racial injustice — and black voters are listening. How court decision could affect Austin’s revamping of its laws around homelessness. What ever happened to Austin’s long-running Aqua Fest?

What Ever Happened To Austin’s Long-Running Aqua Fest?

For decades, Aqua Fest was an annual celebration in Austin. Then, it stopped. One ATXplained listener wanted to know why.