Kut Weekend

Austin’s boil water order could end Sunday. Plus, members of Austin’s muslim community try to balance safety with openness after a rash of vandalism. And the two leading candidates for Austin’s mayor face off in a public forum. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – October 26, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

People forced from their homes by flooding are allowed to return, but the Lower Colorado River Authority still has to manage all that water. Plus, political races in Central Texas to watch in the upcoming election. And why do so few homes in the Austin-area have basements? Those stories and more in this edition of […] The post KUT Weekend – October 19, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A local ballot proposition has Austin environmentalists divided. Plus, dockless electric scooters make their debut at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. And On The Media host Brooke Gladstone on the consequences of partisan media bubbles. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – October 12, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Beto O’Rourke’s talking about racial injustice — and black voters are listening. How court decision could affect Austin’s revamping of its laws around homelessness. What ever happened to Austin’s long-running Aqua Fest? The post KUT Weekend – October 5, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

How a sudden setback can lead to a renter’s eviction in Travis County. Plus, Austin spent millions of dollars moving people out of a flood plain, but now a new map puts some of them back in. And a new docuseries about the tacos of Texas! Those stories and more in this edition of KUT […] The post KUT Weekend – September 28, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Beto O’Rourke’s challenge to turn out Latino voters in his bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz. Plus, how Texas farmers are being hit by tariffs. And an update on a child from El Salvador who became a symbol of the family separation crisis. Those stories and more this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – September 21, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A state agency created to tackle institutional racism is shut down. Plus, questions from parents about the possible merger of three East Austin elementary schools. And in 1956, UT football didn’t want to desegregate, so a USC fullback did it for them. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – September 14, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Reaching out to Latino voters to turn Texas blue, a conversation with the new director of the LBJ Presidential Library and a look at the diversity of KUT’s sources for news stories. The post KUT Weekend – September 7, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the Trump Era, Texas Republicans are split on how much to court Hispanic voters. Plus, venues in Austin’s Red River district have a new full-time paid advocate. And a year after Hurricane Harvey, a Port Aransas entrepreneur is helping returning tourists get around in style. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT […] The post KUT Weekend – August 31, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

What it’s like in Rockport, Texas one year after Hurricane Harvey. Plus, why Bastrop has put a temporary stop to new development. And details on the incoming chancellor at the University of Texas System. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – August 24, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The number of public school employees trained to carry guns to school in Texas is set to more than double. Plus, Mexican parents reunited with their undocumented children after spending decades apart. And a veteran Austin audio engineer’s pursuit of the perfect listening room. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe […] The post KUT Weekend – August 17, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Travis County to get an electronic voting system with a paper trail. Plus, the diversity training the mayor wants all of Austin to attend. And how Beto O’Rouke might help Texas Democrats even if he loses his bid to oust Sen. Ted Cruz. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at […] The post KUT Weekend – August 10, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

CodeNEXT, a years-long process to overhaul the city’s land development code, is all but dead. Plus, the bad year for Texas wildfires and why it will probably get worse. And a Texas journalist who witnessed more than 400 executions reflects on his career. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at […] The post KUT Newscast – August 3, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

How this week’s ground-level pollution could damage your lungs. Plus, a reporter goes looking for the Marfa lights. And one of Austin’s oldest restaurants shuts down after 65 years. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – July 27, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Trump voters in Central Texas react to the president’s contradictory statements about Russian election interference. Plus, a look at Texas’ public school wealth redistribution system called “recapture.” And a brief history of air conditioning. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – July 20, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Army announces it’s bringing its new Futures Command to Austin. Plus, some Austinites ask Domain Northside to be mindful after a marketing brochure’s “direct slap” to minorities. And Texas Democrats take on gerrymandered voting maps with a pub crawl. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – July 13, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The city of Austin’s bag ban ends. Plus, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke on why he’s not fully embracing the #AbolishICE movement. And why Texas’ maternal mortality is a “social justice issue” to Rice University students. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – June 6, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin’s city council advances toward a $925 million bond election in November. Plus, what questions to ask state lawmakers if you care about funding public schools. And Austin’s public transit agency tries to help blind riders catch the bus. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – June 29, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Health risks facing migrant children separated from families. Plus, Texas Democrats at their first political convention since Donald Trump was elected president. And Austin’s new police chief says he wants the department to be “trusted and respected by all.” Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – June 22, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Republicans hold their first convention since Donald Trump became president. Plus, the Democrat trying to defeat Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. And why can’t you swim in Lady Bird Lake? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org The post KUT Weekend – June 15, 2018 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.