KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts

KUT and KUTX news and music podcasts for Austin, Texas and beyond

I-35

KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 24, 2025: 3.5 million Texans could lose SNAP benefits if government shutdown continues

Central Texas top stories for October 24, 2025. Texans who rely on SNAP benefits for food may not get them next month if the federal government shutdown continues past Monday. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating nonprofit Foundation Communities and Love Austin Political Action Committee. The southbound main lanes of I-35 are set to be closed tonight and tomorrow night in South Austin. The National Weather Service has the area under a Flood Watch starting tonight at 7:00.

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 October 22, 2025: CapMetro has a new poliece chief

Central Texas top stories for October 22, 2025. Austin wasn’t warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says. Capital Metro has a new police chief. Travis County is looking into building a commuter rail system from Austin to San Antonio. Early voting turnout has been low.

KUT Morning Newscast for October 10, 2025: Parents raised concerns over AISD’s school consolidation plan last night 

Central Texas top stories for October 10, 2025. Some AISD parents, staff and community members are expressing concerns over layoffs, academic continuity and the impact on low-income communities and emerging bilingual students if the district approves the current consolidation plan. Neighbors are uneasy about a new homeless services center near I-35 and Oltorf. The city of Austin set to remove painted street murals including one saying “Black Artists Matter” and a rainbow crosswalk. The Texas football team will play tomorrow their annual Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma. It’s the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, expect an increase in traffic.  

KUT Morning Newscast for October 6, 2025: A lawsuit against a homeless service provider in South Austin is heading to court today

Central Texas top stories for October 6, 2025. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the Sunrise Community Church is a danger to neighbors and nearby Joslin Elementary School. Today is the last day for Texans to register to vote in the election this fall. The Longhorns fell to the Florida Gators this weekend. The southbound main lanes of I-35 at State Highway 29 in Georgetown will continue to be closed at night through Thursday.   

KUT Morning Newscast for October 1, 2025: A coalition of organizations is voicing support for a proposed property tax increase in Austin

Central Texas top stories for October 1, 2025. A coalition of Austin unions and groups is voicing its support for a proposed property tax increase. AISD is set to share the first draft of its school consolidation plans this Friday at 5:30 p.m. Anyone in Texas who sells items on eBay, Etsy, Poshmark or similar online marketplaces will now have to pay sales tax on the fees charged by those platforms. It’s expected to be a busy couple of weeks at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The State Highway 29 bridge over I-35 in Georgetown will be closed starting tonight at nine until Friday morning at five.

Court weighs Texas redistricting fight

A court battle is set to begin over the newly drawn congressional maps. At stake is whether they go into effect for the 2026 midterm elections.
The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us to talk about the recent rise in political violence.
Have you heard of 7-OH? It’s the latest drug cropping up at convenience stores. Now there’s a fight to stop the sale of what’s known as “gas station heroin.”
A new book by former CDC Director Tom Frieden offers a formula for better health – potentially saving millions of lives.
And today’s Hispanic heritage moment spotlights the trio of brothers known as Los Lonely Boys.

Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas.

You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org

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.

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 26, 2025: The City of Austin and the Austin firefighters union are nearing a deal on a new labor contract ahead of a crucial deadline

Central Texas top stories for September 26, 2025. The Austin firefighters union is nearing a deal on a new labor contract with the city. Results are in from an election in Austin’s Cherrywood neighborhood on whether to build a concrete barrier between homes and I-35. The expansion and redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center is moving ahead. The City of Austin is offering free health screenings tomorrow in East Austin. Central Health is hosting a health expo just for Spanish speakers.

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 24, 2025: Camp Mystic is set to reopen one of its camps next year

Central Texas top stories for September 24, 2025. Camp Mystic, where 27 girls died during July 4th flooding, is set to reopen one of its camps for summer 2026. A new rule from the Trump administration could make it more difficult for businesses in Central Texas to attract skilled workers from foreign countries. One of Austin’s most popular trails will face intermittent closures due to I-35 expansion. A cold front is coming into the Austin area this week.  

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 23, 2025: Truck driver accused of killing five people in I-35 crash indicted

Central Texas top stories for September 23, 2025. Driver in deadly I-35 pile-up indicted on 22 counts. Travis County imposes burn ban. Leander mayor stepping down. Austin Resource Recovery getting more eco-friendly facility. Lower gas prices. 20th annual HAAM Day.

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.

HAAM Day takes over Austin and Central Texas

Most Austin area drivers have a love-hate relationship with Interstate 35 – or they avoid it completely, and have no relationship at all. The latest round of I-35 construction is hitting its stride.

Live music at the grocery store, hospital, your favorite sandwich shop or taco joint? It’s HAAM Day, benefitting health care coverage for Austin musicians.

Jennifer Stayton is in the host chair today on Austin Signal from KUT News.

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 Morning Newscast for July 31, 2025: Texas Republicans have released a proposed map to redraw the state’s congressional districts

Central Texas top stories for July 31, 2025. Texas Republicans have released a proposed map to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The City of Austin plans to pass its budget within the next few weeks. The organizers of Austin’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival say they’re facing a funding shortfall this year. One of Austin’s best-kept parking secrets will disappear in the coming weeks.

KUT News Now is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for public media. 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 June 3, 2025: An effort to crack down on doctors prescribing abortion pills to Texas women from out of state fails

Central Texas top stories for June 3, 2025. The Texas Legislative Session has ended, and so have lawmakers’ hopes of passing scores of bills into law. A boil water notice is in effect for parts of Travis and Hays counties. Texas law enforcement may soon be required to take a larger role in immigration enforcement. Travis County leaders raised a pride flag today for the fifth year in a row. An effort has failed to re-name I-35 in Travis County after President Donald Trump. 

KUT Morning Newscast for May 23, 2025: Austin is moving forward with plans to put parks on top of I-35

Central Texas top stories for May 23, 2025. A child from Leander has tested positive for measles. Austin is moving forward with plans to put parks on top of I-35 after TxDOT lowers and widens the highway. Austin ISD trustees are expected to vote this fall on which campuses to close during the 2026-27 school year. Texas lawmakers are weighing a measure to allow more state employees to work from home. Advocates across the state say hefty regulations are making it difficult for food truck owners to make a profit. Several City of Austin offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Transportation officials are encouraging travelers to be ready for longer wait times at the airport and traffic congestion this holiday weekend.

KUT Morning Newscast for May 22, 2025: Austin’s city council will make a decision today that will determine what downtown looks like for generations

Central Texas top stories for May 22, 2025. Austin’s city council will decide whether or not to put parks on I-35 after the TxDOT lowers the main lanes. Austin ISD is asking for community feedback as it develops a plan to consolidate schools in an effort to save money. Austin Water is asking customers to conserve as drought conditions worsen in Central Texas. Austin FC beat the Houston Dynamo to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 6, 2025: Arts organizations in and around Austin are facing an uncertain future

Central Texas top stories for May 6, 2025. Austin Public Health is warning about possible exposure to measles. Arts organizations in Austin could lose funding with the National Endowment for the Arts terminating grants nationwide. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused Austin ISD of violating a state law that bans instruction on critical race theory in public schools. Starting tomorrow, your driver’s license needs REAL ID for domestic flights.

×