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Does less spending on police mean higher crime rates? Plus, the University of Texas response to COVID-19. And why Luby’s cafeteria was such a huge success (before it wasn’t). Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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June 14, 2019
Austin ISD wants to raise teacher pay by at least 6 percent. Plus, hundreds of lakefront homes in Austin not on the city tax rolls. And who’s that Krispy Kreme employee who’s so positive all the time? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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June 7, 2019
One of the issues Texas lawmakers did not tackle the legislative session: the state’s high rate of people without health insurance. Plus, could the boom-bust cycle in the West Texas oil town of Midland be over? And efforts to get more Texas women running for elected office. Those stories and more in this edition of […]
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May 31, 2019
Half of I-35’s main lanes through North Austin will close this weekend. Plus, the origin of the word “Texas” may be rooted in something other than friendship. And what’s the real story behind Dan’s and Fran’s hamburgers? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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May 24, 2019
Texas lawmakers have until Monday to pass their latest proposal on cutting property taxes and boosting school spending. Plus, how death certificate delays have put healing on hold for a grieving family. And how an Austin woman helped change the Texas constitution to make dads pay child support. Those stories and more in this edition […]
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May 17, 2019
Why Austin’s mayor supports a plan to add lanes to I-35 even though he doesn’t think it will fix traffic congestion in the long run. Plus, where are all these people moving to Austin coming from? And how DJ Southpaw bridged a gap in Austin’s hip-hop scene. Those stories and more in this edition of […]
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May 10, 2019
A plan to increase the state’s sales tax is dead. Plus, black advocates demand changes in library policies after a 13-year-old’s arrest. And how did Texas become the only state with its own toast? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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May 3, 2019
Why the Austin school district is turning to realtors to better market its schools. Plus, a CDC study saying many Austin scooter riders don’t wear helmets, ride fast and don’t know what they’re doing. And how do musicians make the cut for the Austin City Limits TV series? Those stories and more in this edition […]
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April 26, 2019
What’s happening with school finance and property tax cuts at the Texas legislature. Plus, presidential candidates court women of color at a Texas forum. And how one Texas man almost lost everything when it was his word against border officials. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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