Anna Beard fell in love with swords when she saw ‘Return of the Jedi’ as a child. But it was only a few years ago that she finally learned the sport of sword fighting. Now she finds her joy in swords, sword fighting, and teaching others how to sword fight.
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KUT Morning Newscast for July 16, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 16, 2024. Austinites can weigh into the city’s proposed budget for next year, here’s how. The Austin Police Department is trying to fill officer vacancies with its upcoming cadet class. A judge from the Austin area is training officials in Peru on the ins and outs of the American criminal justice system. Austin FC will be part of Copa Tejas.
Texas Extra: Filmmaker Jeff Nichols on ‘The Bikeriders’
An extended interview with the Austin-based writer and director on his latest film starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, and Jodie Comer.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 12, 2024. The City of Austin’s proposed budget is out today, priorities include a long-term contract with the local police union. A local theater company and ACC’s Drama Department are launching a new festival to highlight children’s work. President Jose Biden’s visit may cause traffic delays on Monday.
The Texas State Aquarium balances marine conservation and hurricane challenges
The Texas State Aquarium has a spot right on the edge of the Corpus Christi Bay – and storms in recent years have provided lessons that staff put in place for Hurricane Beryl.
There’s tons of evidence that most extreme weather hits communities of color the hardest. As Texas recovers from Beryl, what’s being done to address that?
A new court system in Texas designed just for business matters opens in September with judges appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
And: Cameras in your earbuds and health data tracked in a ring? We’ll check in on the latest in wearable technology.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 11, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 11, 2024. Steiner Ranch finished a second evacuation route in case of an emergency. Activists in Bastrop are joining other Texas cities to try to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession. Cedar Park officials are looking at changing the city’s housing and subdivision regulations. More Longhorns than ever are participating in this year’s Olympics.
An Austin Artist’s Guide to Success: Part 1
The latest episode of Pause/Play is an Austin Artist’s Guide to Success. You’ll hear from many people in the everchanging Austin music scene about their tips and tricks for making here.
You’ll hear about what people within the industry are looking for in an artist, what role authenticity plays, and how social media can impact a musician’s career.
Featuring advice from:
- Little City Sounds music consultant project manager Lisa Machac
- Howdy Gals co-founder and booker Belicia Luevano
- Singer, songwriter, rap artist, innovator and entrepreneur Anastasia Hera
- Songwriter, producer and performer Dayglow
- Singer and songwriter Mama Duke
- KUT The Breaks podcast host Fresh
- KUTX Music Director Rick McNulty
- KUTX Program Director Matt Reilly
- Austin Chronicle Music and Culture editor Cy White
- Hip-hop artist, producer and creative solutionist J Soulja
KUT Morning Newscast for July 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 10, 2024. Officials are advising people and pets to avoid all contact with algae in the Highland Lakes. How come hurricanes rarely make it to Central Texas? The LCRA is expanding its rebate program for water conservation projects.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 9, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 9, 2024. In Austin, rental properties are not required to have air conditioning, but that might change. The Texas Music Museum is looking for help with storage and funding. The City of Kyle launched a survey to know its residents’ input on next year’s budget. Georgetown’s population is growing, so is its demand for water.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 5, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 5, 2024. Construction is about to begin on a new Capital Metro Park and Ride in Southeast Austin. Workers are without protection from heat exhaustion in Austin, but change may be on the way. The Austin City Council will get its first look at the draft budget for next fiscal year.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 3, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 3, 2024. Triple digit heat is here, but temperatures this June were below-average. Advocates are urging Texas education officials to take steps to make a Native American studies course available to more students statewide. “We Are Blood” is trying to increase blood donations over the summer. There’s a watercraft ban on Lake Austin starting today at sunset.
This Is My Thing: Curling!
The sport of curling requires something that’s not easy to find in Texas: a very large sheet of ice. Nevertheless, curling is becoming more popular in the Lone Star State. For Dave Danenfelzer, a Wisconsinite by birth but a Texan for the past few decades, curling is a lifelong passion and a family tradition.
KUT Morning Newscast for July 2, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 2, 2024. COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Austin. ACC Board of Trustees approved a new budget, it includes a 4.5% raise for all employees. The Austin Animal Center will temporarily close intakes until they have enough space for more animals. Saharan dust is back, here’s what you need to know.
Texas dance company brings a love story home to Shankleville
On the final day of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court sent the legal challenge to a Texas social media law back to a lower court and said Donald Trump has absolute immunity for official acts only. We’ll have the latest.
It may be up to Texas lawmakers to further clarify state rules around in vitro fertilization.
The latest on potential disruptions for energy and travel as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in the Caribbean.
Marijuana is not legal for recreational use in Texas – but tests show the products sold at smoke shops and gas stations is more like the real deal than meets the eye.
And the Standard’s Kristen Cabrera reports from East Texas on the homecoming of the enduring love story of Jim and Winnie Shankle – one that began on a plantation and ended with emancipation – told in the universal language of dance.
Morning Newscast for July 1, 2024
Central Texas top stories for July 1, 2024. Construction starts today on a wishbone bridge that will connect the hike-and-bike trail around Lady Bird Lake. CapMetro’s bike sharing program will be temporarily out of service starting today, new bikes are on their way. The City of Austin will have to make decisions on which programs it will fund to make Lady Bird Lake safer.
KUT Morning Newscast for June 28, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 28, 2024. Activists are pushing back against a proposal to build a new juvenile detention center in Travis County. Fireworks can have unintended reactions on air quality. Round Rock will expand its on demand, ride-sharing program. Here’s how to take care of your dog during this hot summer.
Who owns Austin’s venues, how it’s changed, and why it matters.
20 years ago, most of Austin’s venues were independently and locally run. But over time, corporations like Live Nation and Oak View Group have entered Austin’s venue landscape. Discover how that happened, and what it means for our live music ecosystem.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 21, 2024
Central Texas top stories for June 21, 2024. The Texas Medical Board has adopted a final rule intended to guide doctors in navigating the emergency medical exception to state abortion law. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking for another shot at throwing out Austin’s marijuana laws. The Austin ISD school board has adopted a budget for the next school year that includes a 78-million-dollar deficit. A former Hays County corrections officer no longer faces criminal charges in an incident in which he fatally shot a fleeing inmate. Leander is looking at using more artificial turf to cut down on the amount of water used for landscaping. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will get new baggage screening equipment soon. Austin Community College is seeing a big increase in enrollment for its upcoming semester.
Why are so many Central Texas school districts in a budget deficit?
The Austin ISD school board is expected to vote tonight to approve a budget for the next fiscal year. Like other districts throughout Central Texas, AISD is going to be millions of dollars in the hole, despite already identifying millions in spending cuts. KUT’s Becky Fogel reports on how so many districts ended up in the same budget deficit boat.
This Is My Thing: Ukulele!
A few years ago, six longtime friends — all retired — decided to form a ukulele band together. It wasn’t really planned, but after one of them decided to take up the instrument as a hobby, five more followed suit. Now they all meet up every week to catch up, chat, and play the ukulele together as the ‘Austin Ukuladies.’