Austin’s new express buses not as popular as hoped….who is Gov. Perry sending to the border and why….could tiny homes help the chronically homeless? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend.
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March 16, 2018
A special SXSW edition with a look at how international bands afford the trip to Austin. Plus, how cops and clubs do crowd control during SXSW. And some SXSW first-timers find themselves a long way from Fuddruckers. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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March 9, 2018
How Austin public schools teach kids about slavery. Plus, an Austin law requires job seekers with criminal pasts get a fair shot, but it’s not being enforced. And we’ll meet the voice behind Austin’s crosswalk signals. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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March 2, 2018
The Gulf Coast tourist towns of Port Aransas and Rockport want you to visit, even if they’re not quite ready. Plus, a documentary about the violent arrest of an Austin teacher is up for an Oscar. And a review of a Korean BBQ restaurant off I-35. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT […]
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February 23, 2018
KUT Weekend – February 23, 2018
This time, a three-part series on maternal deaths in Texas and how to reduce them.
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February 16, 2018
KUT Weekend – February 16, 2018
Austin becomes the first city in Texas to require private employers offer paid sick time. Plus, why is Texas voter turnout so low? And where you can and can not drink a beer on the street in Austin. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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February 9, 2018
KUT Weekend – February 9, 2018
New solar tariffs come as Austin phases out a residential solar rebate program. Plus, Texas State University’s president on a year of racially charged incidents on campus. And a grand juror speaks with the cousin of a teenager killed by an Austin police officer. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe […]
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February 2, 2018
KUT Weekend – February 2, 2018
Why some views of the Texas Capitol building are legally protected in Austin. Plus, how have private prisons fared under President Trump? And a local organization training children to become film makers. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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January 26, 2018
KUT Weekend – January 26, 2018
Austin ISD delays decision to rename schools named after Confederate figures. Plus, the Cold War origins of Austin’s emergency alert system. And a new downtown restaurant specializes in high dollar “modern Mexican” cuisine. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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