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KUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for November 7, 2025: Austin ISD parents urge board to delay school closures plan less than two weeks before vote
Central Texas top stories for November 7, 2025. Austin ISD’s school consolidation plans keep changing less than two weeks before a final vote is scheduled. An air traffic control staffing shortage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport this afternoon led the FAA to issue a ground delay. UT Austin students and high school students gathered at the State Capitol today to protest what they see as a tilt to the political right in Texas education. There has been at least one traffic death on Texas roads every single day for the last 25 years. The temperature in Austin got higher today than has ev...
2025-11-0705 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for November 6, 2025: Austin-Bergstrom won’t have to reduce flights to make up for a shortage of air traffic controllers
Central Texas top stories for November 6, 2025. The FAA says forty airports will have to trim flights, but ABIA isn’t one of them. Police have charged five juveniles with engaging in organized criminal activity. A small-town official in Texas is using allegations of mortgage fraud to go after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Get ready for some weather extremes in the Austin area over the next several days. Not much change on the drought map released today. Prices at the gas pumps have continued their climb.
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2025-11-0605 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for November 5, 2025: Collaboration connects Austin audiences to orchestral music through storytelling
Central Texas top stories for November 5, 2025. Austin voters provided a resounding rejection of Prop Q. Voters in Liberty Hill ISD approved a property tax rate increase in this fall’s election. Three Austin ISD elementary schools have been taken off a list of proposed campus closures for the next school year. Gas prices in the local area shot up overnight. Hyde Park Storytelling is teaming up with Austin Unconducted for three performances this week.
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2025-11-0609 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for November 4, 2025: It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to know.
Central Texas top stories for November 4, 2025. Austin voters are weighing in on a proposed property tax increase. What to know before heading to the polls. Travis County Commissioners Court voted today to spend $500,000 dollars on food for people in need. A section of the Shoal Creek Trail that runs along North Lamar Boulevard is about to get an upgrade.
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2025-11-0404 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for November 3, 2025: Texas voters will decide whether to fund $3 billion in dementia and Alzheimer’s research
Central Texas top stories for November 3, 2025. Austin voters have a proposed property tax increase on the ballot. More than 87,000 people in the Austin area are likely to face delays receiving SNAP benefits. A staffing shortage at Austin’s airport has another ground delay in effect from now until 8PM. The Texas football team has a week off ahead of some of their toughest games of the season. Prop 14 would fund the new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
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2025-11-0408 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 31, 2025: Austin ISD still plans to close 13 schools in updated school consolidation effort
Central Texas top stories for October 31, 2025. The Austin Independent School District has released a new plan for school consolidation. How the ongoing government shutdown affects Central Texans. The Viva la Vida Festival and Parade happens tomorrow in downtown Austin.
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2025-10-3103 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 30, 2025: UT Austin’s College of Liberal Arts is facing changes
Central Texas top stories for October 30, 2025. Voter turnout has been ramping up this week in Travis County. Some faculty at UT Austin’s College of Liberal Arts have serious concerns about changes that may be coming. The Butler Trail around Lady Bird Lake is getting some new wayfinding. This colder weather may have more people driving around with lower tire pressure. The heavy rain of last weekend wiped out a wide area of Extreme Drought in the Austin area.
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2025-10-3004 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 29, 2025: AISD will sell naming rights to stadiums, performing arts center to raise tens of millions of dollars
Central Texas top stories for October 29, 2025. Austin ISD and the non-profit Austin Ed Fund are partnering up and getting creative to generate revenue for the district. Whooping cough is likely spreading at Lamar Middle School. A new National Transportation Safety Board report says there was limited seat belt use among students on a Leander ISD school bus involved in a rollover earlier this year. Residents of northwest Travis County and relief organizations say they are still in need of volunteers to help with cleanup four months after storms and severe flash flooding swept through the area. The National Weather...
2025-10-2904 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 28, 2025: Austin ISD parents have until midnight to chime in on the district’s School Consolidation Plan
Central Texas top stories for October 28, 2025. Today is the deadline for Austin ISD parents to submit comments on the district’s School Consolidation Plan. TxDOT is working to remove all the traffic signals along State Highway 71 between Austin and Interstate 10. Austin Police say the deaths of two people whose bodies were found on Saturday are likely to be related to the heavy rain of the night before. Former Austin City Council member Kathie Tovo is running for a seat in the Texas House. The strongest cold front of the season is moving through this afternoon.
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2025-10-2803 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 27, 2025: Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt announces she will run for Michael McCaul’s seat in Congress
Central Texas top stories for October 27, 2025. Travis County voters are turning out during early voting. State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, an Austin Democrat, announced today that she’s running for Congress. Austin ISD is inviting parents to give feedback on its plan to close 13 schools. Austin Energy has a new general manager.
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2025-10-2703 minKUT News NowKUT 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.
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2025-10-2404 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 23, 2025: City document reveals new details on $25 million boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake
Central Texas top stories for October 23, 2025. In-person voting has increased each day during the off-year election. School districts in Taylor and Liberty Hill have proposed tax increases on ballots in Williamson County. TxDOT will pay for a boardwalk between South First Street and Congress Avenue to make up for all the parkland it’s taking for the I-35 expansion. After weeks without rain, the dry streak in Central Texas is expected to come to an end this weekend.
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2025-10-2403 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 22, 2025: Tiny home community built to help the homeless celebrates 10 years in Austin, looks to expand
Central Texas top stories for October 22, 2025. Day two of Early Voting saw slightly higher turnout in Travis County. Austin’s community of tiny homes for people transitioning out of homelessness is marking a decade of operation. Travis County Commissioners are pushing for a passenger rail line along the I-35 corridor. A new record was set this week at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Rain is looking increasingly likely this weekend.
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2025-10-2304 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 21, 2025: Austin wasn’t warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says
Central Texas top stories for October 21, 2025. Voter turnout on the first day of Early Voting in Travis County was on the light side. Governor Greg Abbott says he’s using state police to clear homeless encampments across Austin. Capital Metro swore in its second-ever police chief this week. Hays County Commissioners voted today to make changes to polling locations to make them more accessible.
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2025-10-2203 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 20, 2025: Early voting has started for the Nov. 4 election
Central Texas top stories for October 20, 2025. Early voting started today and runs through October 31st. A lack of measurable rain in Austin is creating extremely dry conditions and a rising risk of wildfires. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is looking for a way around an order from the state to remove ideological art on city streets. The Texas football team heads to Mississippi State this week.
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2025-10-2004 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 17, 2025: Thousands of people are expected to join the No Kings Day protest in Downtown Austin this weekend
Central Texas top stories for October 17, 2025. Governor Greg Abbott is bringing in the National Guard and State Troopers to the No Kings Day protest in Downtown Austin. Capital Metro’s board of directors will take a final vote Monday on Transit Plan 2035. Seven groups have filed briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take on the case of Little versus Llano County. Yesterday was Christine DeLisle’s last day as mayor of Leander. Expect lots of traffic around Circuit of the Americas this weekend.
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2025-10-1804 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 16, 2025: Abbott orders the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of ‘No Kings’ protest
Central Texas top stories for October 16, 2025. Governor Greg Abbott is sending National Guard troops to Austin ahead of the No Kings Day protest on Saturday. Some voters may have trouble casting a ballot on Monday as the state’s new voter registration system experiences snags. The Hays County Commissioners Court has voted to end all of its contracts with Flock, a company that operates automatic license plate readers. Travis County residents have one more week to weigh in on the next 10 years of county parks and trails. The League of Women Voters of Texas is coming out in support of...
2025-10-1706 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 15, 2025: Federal judge halts enforcement of new state law amid free speech lawsuit brought by students
Central Texas top stories for October 15, 2025. A federal judge is blocking UT from enforcing a new state law that students say infringes on their first amendment rights. Early Voting starts Monday in a statewide election. The City of Austin has a new program that partners police with EMS and mental health experts when responding to mental health emergencies. Gas prices are down.
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2025-10-1503 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 14, 2025: Cheer Up Charlies sold to investment firm buying up LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs
Central Texas top stories for October 14, 2025. Cheer Up Charlies has been sold to a global investment firm called Pride Holdings that focuses on entertainment properties in the LGBTQ+ community. The U.S. Supreme Court has tossed out a plea from Austin-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Austin ISD will receive feedback on a plan to close 13 campuses. People in Williamson County affected by the July storms have until the end of the month to ask officials to help them remove debris from their properties.
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2025-10-1403 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 13, 2025: Communities are gathering to celebrate and mourn after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel
Central Texas top stories for October 13, 2025. In Austin, people congregated today on the Jewish Community Center campus in a bittersweet moment to mark the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. An Austin police officer has been removed from patrol after striking a man during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street over the weekend. The City of Taylor is considering a new ordinance related to homelessness. The Longhorns are on the road again this week.
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2025-10-1404 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 10, 2025: It’s weekend two of the Austin City Limits Music Festival
Central Texas top stories for October 10, 2025. How to navigate road closures around Zilker Park on the way to ACL. The City of Austin is set to open a new homeless services center next year. Parents, staff and community members expressed their concerns last night about the Austin ISD school consolidation plan. A lot of area schools districts did not have classes today.
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2025-10-1003 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 9, 2025: Austin City Council OKs purchase of new homeless services center
Central Texas top stories for October 9, 2025. The city is buying a property in South Austin to serve as a housing navigation center. Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants cities and counties to remove any messaging or art from public roadways. Leander ISD has decided to reinstate books that had been removed from classrooms to comply with a new state law. The City of Austin is raising rates charged every month on utility bills for Austin Resource Recovery. It’s now been about a month without measurable rain at the official Austin recording sites.
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2025-10-1004 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 8, 2025: Massive data center in Taylor will move forward, despite deed promising land would become park
Central Texas top stories for October 8, 2025. Some Travis County voters may not be able to find themselves in the system yet. A state district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Blueprint Data Centers and its project in Taylor. Austin activist Greg Stoker is back home. About $21 million in funding is on the way to local child care providers in Travis County. The Texas Volleyball team will face Tennessee tonight.
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2025-10-0804 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 7, 2025: More than a dozen Austin ISD schools are set to close before next school year
Central Texas top stories for October 7, 2025. Austin ISD’s board of trustees will be formally presented this week with a controversial plan to close thirteen schools. Parents and students at Becker Elementary were up extra early this morning to protest a new plan that includes closing the school to save money. Firefly Aerospace is looking to expand its footprint in defense technology. Travis County is moving ahead with its efforts to make childcare more accessible and more affordable.
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2025-10-0704 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 6, 2025: Austin activist Greg Stoker released from Israeli prison
Central Texas top stories for October 6, 2025. An Austin activist who was detained in an Israeli prison has been released. A Travis County judge postponed a hearing in a lawsuit against the Sunrise Navigation Center set for today. Today is the last chance to register to vote in the November 4th election. Visitors to National Parks in Texas may find a lack of services as the federal government shutdown goes on. The Longhorns dropped out of the AP top 25 college football rankings. Barton Springs Pool will be closed tomorrow for most of the day.
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2025-10-0604 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 3, 2025: It’s weekend one of the Austin City Limits Music Festival
Central Texas top stories for October 3, 2025. How to get around during Austin City Limits. More than a dozen Austin ISD campuses are slated to close next school year. A state district judge is expected to rule soon on an injunction against a controversial data center project in Williamson County. Lane closures this weekend on I-35 northbound in San Marcos are going to cause some slowdowns.
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2025-10-0403 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 2, 2025: UT Austin among nine universities asked to sign new ‘compact’ by Trump White House
Central Texas top stories for October 2, 2025. UT Austin is one of nine universities the Trump administration is asking to sign an agreement the administration says would give the schools an advantage in accessing federal funds. Advocates want to raise awareness about Texas’ Safe Haven laws. Travis County is introducing a new program to allow jail inmates to receive care via telehealth. Drought conditions are spreading in the Austin area.
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2025-10-0204 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for October 1, 2025: Austin activist on flotilla heading to Gaza detained by Israeli military
Central Texas top stories for October 1, 2025. Israeli forces have detained an Austin activist who’s part of an international protest to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. It’s a busy time at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Texas Volleyball is on the road tonight against the Georgia Bulldogs. Austin FC hosts Nashville SC tonight in the final of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
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2025-10-0103 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for September 30, 2025: An Austin man is one of dozens of activists attempting to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza
Central Texas top stories for September 30, 2025. The former soldier is part of a civilian-led humanitarian mission to Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory. Travis County’s budget is growing, along with property tax bills to pay for it. Tomorrow is an ozone action day in Austin.
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2025-09-3003 minKUT News NowKUT 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 Av...
2025-09-2904 minKUT News NowKUT 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.
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2025-09-2604 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for September 25, 2025: Fantastic Fest – Austin’s weirdest, wildest film festival – goes medieval
Central Texas top stories for September 25, 2025. The Texas Attorney General’s office has responded to a lawsuit brought by UT students. The City of Austin is now holding off on the idea of installing cameras that use artificial intelligence around parks and other green spaces. The U.S. Department of Education’s decision not to distribute already-appropriated funds to Hispanic-Serving Institutions is costing Texas colleges and universities nearly 60 million dollars. Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver signs a contract extension. Drought is spreading in the Austin area. Fantastic Fest is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this week.
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2025-09-2509 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for September 24, 2025: Travis County is offering disaster response training to prepare public for future catastrophes
Central Texas top stories for September 24, 2025. Travis Co offering the public disaster response training. Austin council to vote on animal shelter overcrowding prevention. CapMetro wants input on plan to expand service. Burnet Rd to be rebuilt near Q2 Stadium. Texas Volleyball looks to lengthen win streak.
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2025-09-2505 minKUT News NowKUT 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.
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2025-09-2405 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for September 22, 2025: Austin’s first week of autumn could produce triple-digit heat across the area but relief is on the way
Central Texas top stories for September 22, 2025. A hot first day of fall in Austin but relief is on the way. New lawsuit against posting Ten Commandments in every Texas classroom. Leander and Austin ISDs looking at closing campuses to ease budget shortfalls. No classes today for several area school districts with Austin and Round Rock also staying shut tomorrow.
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2025-09-2304 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for September 18, 2025: U.S. Justice Department launches investigation into city of Austin employment practices
Central Texas top stories for September 18, 2025. The Department of Justice announced today that it’s investigating the City of Austin’s hiring practices. The Moody Foundation is donating $150 million to Huston-Tillotson University. Two men are being sought after an assault against a transgender woman and a bystander who intervened at the Barton Springs spillway. Severe drought has returned to parts of Travis and Hays counties.
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2025-09-1903 minKUT News NowKUT 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.
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2025-09-1704 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for September 16, 2025: Travis County signs off on Central Health’s new budget — with a tax rate increase
Central Texas top stories for September 16, 2025. Travis County commissioners approved a new budget today for the local public hospital district Central Health. Travis County property taxes are going up to help cover the costs of the July 5th flooding and prepare for future climate disasters. Austin ISD and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have reached an agreement over a lawsuit. The City of Austin is ending its contract with nonprofit Urban Alchemy, which operates two of the city’s homeless shelters. Remembering Hollywood legend Robert Redford, who spent his childhood at Austin’s Barton Springs Pool. The deadline for peop...
2025-09-1605 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for September 15, 2025: The public gets to weigh in before Travis County Commissioners approve a significant property tax increase
Central Texas top stories for September 15, 2025. Travis County Commissioners are set to approve a significant property tax increase this month. Tonight is the last night Austin ISD parents can hear directly from the district on its plan to close schools and redraw school boundaries. The Texas Supreme Court has denied a petition in a lawsuit filed against the City of Austin that challenged the ballot language in its upcoming tax rate election. The Texas Football team dropped down one spot in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
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2025-09-1503 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for September 12, 2025: Austin Police identify Zilker Park shooting suspect, who allegedly left his girlfriend ‘brain dead’
Central Texas top stories for September 12, 2025. The Austin Police Department has identified the man accused of shooting a police officer and another person Wednesday morning near Zilker Park. UT Austin students are trying to get the word out about a new law they say limits free speech on campus. Central Health has given initial approval to a new budget and tax rate. The City of Austin is launching a program to remove graffiti from private properties. Gas prices went down overnight, but not by much.
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2025-09-1204 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for September 11, 2025: Austin police canceled a shelter-in-place order while a shooter was on the loose
Central Texas top stories for September 11, 2025. People in parts of Austin were told Wednesday morning just after 6:30 that a man who shot a police officer and another person near Zilker Park was no longer a threat, but he still was. Central Health has given initial approval to a new budget and tax rate. Property owners running short-term rentals in Austin will have to follow new rules adopted by the Austin City Council today. The Longhorns volleyball team got their second win against a top ten team this week.
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2025-09-1103 min
KUT WeekendKUT Weekend – November 13, 2020Coronavirus numbers going the wrong way in Travis County. Plus, why the Democrats’ attempt to flip the Texas House failed. And KUT’s efforts to improve its diversity and inclusion. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
2020-11-1332 minKUT WeekendKUT Weekend – October 30, 2020Record voter turnout in Texas! Plus, the latest on COVID-19 trends in Central Texas. And a show celebrating the achievements of African Americans marks 50 years on the air at KUT. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
2020-10-3032 minKUT WeekendKUT Weekend – May 1st, 2020This week, we hear from some KUT listeners about how they’re coping during the coronavirus pandemic. Whether small businesses in Austin get SBA loans could depend on where they bank. And we talk to a couple KUT ‘extroverts’ on how they find sources and anchor the news while social distancing. Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
2020-05-0131 min
2020-02-1229 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Tensions Between Inward & Outward Campus FocusA "Higher Ed" podcast listener wrote in recently asking for Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger's take on what the listener calls "the tension between servicing the local community near an institution and appealing to international elements" such as students and partnerships. In this episode of the KUT podcast, Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how campuses view their role in the community and how that is balanced with farther flung connections.
2019-05-1615 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Building Community Through Ritual In EducationThe pomp and circumstance of graduation brings students, teachers, staff and family together to celebrate achievement and usher students onto their next steps in learning and life. That ritual not only honors students but also creates a shared opportunity for a campus community to strengthen bonds. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger about the important role of ritual in education.
2019-05-0316 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On The Powerful Lessons Struggle Can TeachMost of us work to minimize struggles and make things in life go as smoothly as possible. But learning is not always easy. Mastering tough stuff can be frustrating and even discouraging. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger about how a shift in mindset can help learners at any age harness lessons, power and even joy from struggles.
2019-04-2515 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Integrity In College AdmissionsAllegations earlier this year about cheating by some families in the college admissions process have brought renewed scrutiny to just how that process works. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger to get his response to the story and his take on maintaining integrity in the process.
2019-04-0515 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Learning To Discern Your True Calling"Higher Ed" took the show on the road earlier this year and taped a few podcast episodes in front of an audience at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the journey to discovering one's true calling or "vocation." That word is often used to denote a job or profession, but Ed and Jennifer discuss a deeper meaning that encompasses intellectual curiosity, passion, joy and a dose of reality, too.
2019-03-2917 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Helping "Helicopter" Parents Land Safely"Higher Ed" recently took the show on the road and taped a few podcast episodes in front of an audience at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the topic of "helicopter" parents with an audience of - yes - parents and students. Ed and Jennifer took questions about the impact on students' learning and development of parents who hover too much, and how to help parents and students make some healthy adjustments to those dynamics.
2019-03-0916 minKUT WeekendKUT Weekend – March 8, 2019The high cost of childcare in Austin. Plus, neighbors of last year’s Austin bombing victims reflect on their recovery. And a chat with the new general manager of KUT/X. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at weekend.kut.org
2019-03-0837 min
KUT NewsKUT Book Club, March 2019: "Armadillo World Headquarters: A Memoir"For our Monday, March 11, 2019 meeting the KUT Book Club will be discussing Eddie Wilson and Jesse Sublett's book "Armadillo World Headquarters: A Memoir." Wilson and Sublett will join the discussion as we dive into the colorful history of the Armadillo and Austin's evolution as the "Live Music Capital of the World."
The KUT Book Club meets on the third floor of BookPeople at 603 N. Lamar in Austin Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!
2019-03-0803 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Safe Spaces, Triggers And Campus ControversyA "Higher Ed" podcast listener wrote in with a question about, as he asked, "the proliferation of so-called 'trigger warnings,' safe spaces, and demonstrations that aim to force administrators to cancel an invitation to a speaker because their ideas are controversial." In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the complicated issues those situations bring up.
2019-03-0215 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Mapping "Baby" Steps To Reach Bigger GoalsLosing weight. Exercising or reading more. Being nicer. Taking a class or going back to school. We all set goals at different points in life, but we do not always set realistic goals. And we do not always map out a way to achieve them. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton talk about learning how to set goals. A couple of hints: bigger is not necessarily better. And working toward a goal does not have to be a chore; it is possible to enjoy the ride.
2019-02-2115 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Have We Entered A Geological "Age Of Humans?"Some scientists and historians say we may have entered a new geological age (or epoch) that they are calling the "Age of Humans." Why? Because humans are heavily impacting transformations on the planet - especially in the environment. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss a multi-disciplinary approach to the "Age of Humans," climate change and how to gather together people with different opinions to discuss and try to solve problems.
2019-02-1514 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Dr. Ed Burger On The Impact Of Labels Like "Teacher's Pet""Teacher's pet." "Know-it-all." "Brown-noser." These are just some of the terms students lob at each other in (and out) of school - especially at students who demonstrate strong mastery of a subject or are enthusiastic in class. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton explore why we sometimes feel the need to use those labels - but why they might not pack the punch that they used to.
2019-02-0814 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Having - And Being - An Effective MentorWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "mentor?" Perhaps a bespectacled older teacher or other professional offering sage advice to a younger student? In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what makes a good mentor - and it doesn't necessarily have to do with age or specific experience.
2019-02-0115 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On How Curiosity Can(And Should) Be TaughtSouthwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger likens curiosity to wonderment. He believes curiosity is more of an internal than and external phenomenon that does not necessarily manifest itself in the asking of lots of questions. Does Burger believe curiosity can be taught? Yes. Does he believe it should be taught? Absolutely. Burger talks with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed" about developing and harnessing the power of curiosity.
2019-01-1614 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On The Biases We Bring To Information And LearningSouthwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger says in a recent class some of his students assumed an unidentified quote came from a man because of its direct and forceful language. The quote, in fact, came from a women - Helen Keller. Burger also reports that when the students discovered the quote came from a well-regarded source, they felt favorably about it. Burger talks with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed" about the biases we bring to learning and information and how those impact the way we view and process what is in front of...
2019-01-1114 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Deeper Thinking & Learning Through AdjectivesThrough adjectives?
Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger contends that "adding the adjective" to a situation, problem, or puzzle can lead to a deeper understanding and better learning. But just tacking on a descriptive word or two is not enough. Burger talks with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed" about how to keep looking and thinking once that adjective is added to notice what we might have missed before.
2019-01-0414 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On "Intellectual Bravado" And Asking QuestionsEver feel like you want to ask a question, but you hold back because you think the question is stupid or you will look silly asking it? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss getting past those barriers that keep us from asking questions.
2018-12-1314 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger - Does It Really Matter Where You Go To College?In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton take up a provocative question: Does it really matter where you go to college? It is certainly possible to get a good education at many, many institutions - but can students find their way, grow and thrive just about anywhere?
2018-12-0715 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Creating A Respectful Classroom CultureThere has been a lot of talk in recent months about creating and maintaining healthy and respectful environments - especially in the workplace. But what about in the classroom? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the keys to keeping the classroom an open and respectful place.
2018-11-3017 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On What It Means To Be Well ReadIn school, our reading choices are mostly dictated by what is assigned for classes or from reading lists. But once we are out of school, the decisions are up to us. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how to stay well read while expanding beyond our comfort zones.
2018-11-1615 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayon & Dr. Ed Burger - From Classroom To Voting Booth: Student VotingThe Nov. 6, 2018, midterm election is almost here. Despite low voter turnout among 18-29-year-olds in previous midterm years, polls this year indicate turnout in that age group could be much higher. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what is driving college-aged voters to the polls; how to keep them engaged in future elections even when national politics are not so charged; and how students can use skills they have learned in the classroom to make up their own minds about how they want to vote.
2018-11-0213 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger - Puzzling Through Puzzlers To Solve Real ProblemsDr. Ed Burger calls his "Effective Thinking and Creative Puzzle-Solving" class at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, the "Seinfeld" of classes. Why? Burger claims that class is about nothing, which was a popular knock against the 1990's t-v show. What does he mean by that? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the utility of working through tricky puzzlers, and why the class that lacks any short-term, tangible content may actually have quite a bit to teach in the long run.
2018-10-2615 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Speaking Up In Class (And Elsewhere)Some students raise their hands constantly in class and cannot wait to answer questions and participate in the discussion. For others, the thought of speaking up in class is intimidating and scary so they keep quiet much of the time. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss speaking up in class: why it can feel so difficult, and what teachers and students can do to encourage more voices in the classroom.
2018-10-1917 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Minding Your Major In CollegeChoosing a major. It is a rite of passage for higher education students, and it can feel like a ... dare we say it ... major decision with lifelong implications. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what could - and sometimes should - go into choosing a major plan of study, and why there may be more flexibility in the choice than students think.
2018-10-1115 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Self Promotion In AcademiaA provocative column this year in The Chronicle of Higher Education laments the rise of what the author calls the "promotional intellectual." Dr. Jeffrey J. Williams of Carnegie Mellon University believes the old adage in academia of "publish or perish" has evolved into "promote or perish." In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the new - or maybe not-so-new - concept of promoting one's academic work.
2018-10-0419 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Effective CorrectionAt times, school might feel like it is all about evaluations - tests, grades and comments. Some people take criticism in stride and use it to fuel efforts to learn what they have not mastered. But others are so derailed by even the slightest negative comment that they cannot focus on learning the material at hand. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the best ways to correct effectively.
2018-09-2817 minKUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On The Art And Science Of The College ApplicationTest scores... transcripts... essays... teacher recommendations. College applications are a quest for students to try and put their best foot forward and demonstrate why that school should accept them. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the art and the science of college applications and address some common myths about what makes a strong application.
2018-09-2116 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Girls, Math And Getting Past BiasA summer op-ed in the New York Times (no, not that op-ed!) was headlined "Make Your Daughter Practice Math. She'll Thank You Later." The author, an engineering professor, believes girls would benefit from more drilling on math to "break the cycle of dislike-avoidance-further dislike" and help them build confidence in their math skills (which research has shown are pretty similar to boys' math skills). In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton respond to the op-ed's call for gender-based additional academic practice and discuss how to undo lingering biases about...
2018-09-1418 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On The Evolution of Instructional MediaRemember those old film strips in school that would advance frame by frame, fueled by an annoying beep? Instructional media has certainly improved quite a bit since those days. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the evolution of the instructional video as an educational tool. Modern versions feature more graphics and special effects, but does that necessarily mean better learning? Can videos educate and entertain? Should they do both?
2018-09-0716 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Academia & Industry - Can They Work In Harmony?Some businesses say they encounter college graduates who are not well enough prepared for the workplace after school. What's the answer to that: more internships and experiential learning for students? More practitioners in the classroom? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the relationship between academia and industry and how they can overcome possible biases about the other to help students succeed.
2018-05-1715 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On How Assumptions Impact Education and LearningRemember that old adage about what happens when we assume something? (Hint: break the word down into smaller parts and you'll get it!). Seriously, making assumptions can impact how we process and learn information. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton explore why we make assumptions; how they affect learning and problem-solving; and how we can approach education with a more open mind.
2018-05-1114 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On The Commencement AddressCommencement season is filled with pomp and circumstance and speeches. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton reflect on what makes a commencement speech impactful and recall some memorable words of wisdom at graduation ceremonies.
2018-05-0317 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Stress In EducationThe end of the school year is a busy time for students, faculty, staff, and families. Finals exams are looming; seniors in college or graduate school may be on the hunt for a job; and many students have to say goodbye to friends and teachers. Actually, the entire school year can feel stressful with tests, grades, activities and high expectations to perform well. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the origins of stress; the role it can play in education and learning; and how to successfully manage...
2018-04-2713 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Meaningful Teacher-Student RelationshipsThe relationship between teacher and student can be incredibly influential both during and after school. A current college student suggested a "Higher Ed" discussion about making those relationships meaningful and how grades and behavior could be impacted. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how students and teachers can best engage each other to ensure that dynamic goes well.
2018-04-1917 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Asking For Help In EducationIndependence in highly valued in American society, but everyone needs help every once in a while. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss asking for help in education and the relative merits of different forms of assistance.
2018-04-1516 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On How Education Adjusts To New Career FieldsSouthwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger says one of higher education's most serious future challenges will be to remain "relevant to the intellectual and creative needs of students who will graduate into a world in which over 65% will eventually hold careers in positions that have yet to be created." In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Dr. Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how education might respond to that future reality and the impact it may have on students, parents, and teachers.
2018-04-0615 min
KUT NewsKUT Interview: Austin Minister Helps White Congregations Discuss RacismActivists and many others in Austin believe the city's troubled racial climate will never improve if white people don’t have the necessary, difficult conversations to examine and confront racism. So - how do those conversations get started? As part of KUT’s ongoing coverage of race and racism in Austin, KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked recently with someone trying to spark those conversations. Carolyn Helsel is a Presbyterian minister who teaches preaching at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has spent over ten years facilitating white congregations’ discussions about racism. Helsel says she was drawn to this work when she got to sem...
2018-04-0521 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Respecting Young LearnersStudents and young scholars may not have had as much time in the classroom, but that doesn't mean their work lacks insight, value and academic rigor. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss the valuable contributions younger learners can make and how society can better regard and embrace their work.
2018-03-2213 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - March 2, 2018The 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 Weekend!
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2018-03-0340 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Information OverloadWith so much information available to us so quickly and easily these days, it might feel as if there is just too much to learn. But encountering massive amounts of information is not the same as actually discerning and then learning what is essential. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss information saturation and how to employ effective gatekeeping techniques.
2018-03-0215 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Learning To Make Good DecisionsMaking decisions - large and small - is not always easy. We are called upon to make countless decisions in life, but are we ever given some effective tools for doing that? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss how what we learn in our formal education can be used to help us make better decisions.
2018-02-1916 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - February 9, 2018New 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!
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2018-02-0939 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - February 2, 2018Why 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!
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2018-02-0237 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Who's In Control Of LearningA lot of people have input when it comes to formal education: teachers, students, administrators, staff, and parents just to name some. Out of all of those groups, though, who is actually in control of the quality of the education provided? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss who does - and who actually should - take responsibility for education when there are so many cooks in the kitchen.
2018-02-0216 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - January 26, 2018Austin 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!
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2018-01-2647 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Civility, Outrage, And DiscourseThere are lots of topics on the minds these days of those in higher education: the new tax law; immigration; affordability; the cost of education; and how all of those impact teaching and learning. Educators are also thinking about how people discuss those topics. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss - civilly - how those with different opinions can have fruitful and thoughtful conversations in and out of the classroom.
2018-01-2613 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - January 19, 2018Why a warming arctic could be responsible for cold spells in Texas. Plus, the story behind the upper and lower decks of I-35. And why people are developing a community of tiny homes just outside the Austin city limits.
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-01-2040 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On "Like" In EducationWe know what it means to "like" something. But does that word carry extra meaning in education and learning? What does it mean when students say they "like" a class or fear a teacher doesn't "like" them? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger explore perceptions and realities of "likes" in education.
2018-01-1912 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - January 12, 2018Austin's EMS workers seek higher pay. Plus, how an East Austin school is convincing parents forced out by higher property tax to keep their kids enrolled. And who cleans up the Christmas decorations from trees on Loop 360?
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-01-1337 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - January 5, 2018Texas is over-reporting some of its maternal mortality data, adding another complication as the state tries to figure out why so many new mothers are dying. Plus, what would happen if a tie election occurred in Texas like it did in Virginia? And what's behind two doors that lead to nowhere at Austin's new Central Library. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-01-0638 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - December 29, 2017A look back at our favorite stories of 2017, including changes in the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon Streets, a new Muslim sorority at UT Austin, and a local man who successfully pushed an effort to amend the U.S. Constitution. That and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2017-12-2945 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - December 22, 2017The cousin of a teenager killed by an Austin police officer tries to keep his memory alive. Plus, how mental health care delivery in Austin is getting a shake-up. And a high school football team in a hurricane battered town plays for the state championship. Those stories in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2017-12-2234 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - December 15, 2017The debate over land use in Austin, how it all dates back to a U.S. Supreme Court case from the 1920s, plus how language used in the overhaul of zoning rules can leave some people feeling excluded. Plus, why pecans are so scarce this year. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2017-12-1643 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On The Great Homework DebateThere's been an ongoing debate for years in education about what has been a staple of the school landscape: homework. Do students get too much? Too little? What's the history of homework and the role it plays in school? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss all things homework and talk about possible alternatives.
2017-12-1516 min
On My Block12th & Chicon: KUT’s Coverage ApproachThe KUT newsroom wants to share stories from the people that live near 12th and Chicon and know it best. In doing this, we do feel we have to acknowledge that our news staff does not reflect the diversity of the community we’ll be covering. We have several objectives in this project, and one of them is to learn ourselves, how to better report from this neighborhood and others in Austin. We discussed with Dr. George Sylvie, an associate professor at The University of Texas School of Journalism, the “how to’s” of covering a community we, and other me...
2016-10-1411 min