Children of color disproportionately die from drowning….latest ranking of Austin public schools…and a review of a new European restaurant downtown. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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February 17, 2017
KUT Weekend – February 17, 2017
Immigration arrests cause anxiety for undocumented children. The forgotten African-American cowboys of Texas. Why are flowers blooming in mid-February? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend. Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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February 10, 2017
KUT Weekend – February 10, 2017
Reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducting “targeted” raids in Central Texas. A bill that could criminalize sheriffs who don’t cooperate with immigration authorities passes the Texas Senate. How young black men are mentoring students at Kealing Middle School. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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February 3, 2017
KUT Weekend – February 3, 2017
Political escalation over the Travis County Sheriff’s policy reducing cooperation with federal immigration authorities. How the Texas foster care system devolved to its dysfunctional state. Austin parents mobilize against possible school closures. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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January 27, 2017
KUT Weekend – January 27, 2017
Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez defends limiting participation with federal immigration authorities. How Trump administration proposals on the environment and health care are going over in Texas. A corner in fast-changing East Austin where you can get legal advice, cajun food and haircut. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at […]
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January 20, 2017
KUT Weekend – January 20, 2017
Protests and celebrations in Austin over the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. Travis County’s new sheriff restricts cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Staring down development, neighbors seek historical recognition for Emancipation Park. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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January 13, 2017
KUT Weekend – January 12, 2017
Has Austin’s population growth peaked? Local state lawmaker Dawnna Dukes declines to resign after vowing to do so before election. Will MoPac ever be a loop? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend. Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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January 6, 2017
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils a new bathroom bill aimed at transgender people. How a new A-to-F report card for public schools works. New restaurant openings to look forward to in 2017. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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December 30, 2016
KUT Weekend – December 30, 2016
What the Austin housing market could look like in 2017. The challenge of being sober in booze-friendly Austin. We discuss PolitiFact’s Lie of the Year: fake news. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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