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Icy weather could hit Austin this weekend, keeping temperatures below freezing for 48 hours

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The National Weather Service says the Austin area can expect freezing overnight temperatures, along with wind chills in the single digits and the possibility of freezing rain or sleet.

Tuesday, Jan 20

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Our student open house is Jan. 29

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College students are invited inside the KUT Public Media studios for a behind-the-scenes look at Central Texas journalism and music. Meet reporters, producers and hosts, tour the studios, enjoy snacks and prizes, and learn about…

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To save district from takeover, Austin ISD will likely cede control of three middle schools

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District leaders say gains aren’t fast enough to stop a possible state takeover without charter partnerships.

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Austin Community College's free tuition program doubles in size

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In the second year of ACC's free tuition program, more than 9,000 students are pursuing a degree for free.

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Turning Tragedy Into Triumph with Jeffery L. Williams

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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Jeffery L. Williams, Real Estate Broker, Creator of the Shoe and Fashion brand, Mentor, Model, and author of ‘My Feet Are Off The Ground: Turning Tragedy…

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Austin marchers say Martin Luther King Jr.'s movement lives on despite Trump administration policies

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Thousands of Austinites honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a rally and march through downtown Austin on Monday. It was the first march on MLK Day since 2024, as winter weather canceled the last two.

Monday, Jan 19

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Tommie Lee Wyatt, chronicler of Black Austin life, dies at 88

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Wyatt co-founded The Villager newspaper in 1973 with the goal of uplifting the African American community's positive news and achievements.

Friday, Jan 16

ICE detains, injures one person in Kyle as agents conduct operations in Hays County

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Becerra said the incident happened outside a Costco store in Kyle and that the individual was “beat up” by ICE agents and was “bleeding from [their] face.”

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Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?

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Historically, Texas voters mostly skip voting in primary elections. That fact changes everything about who ends up being elected – from their ideology to possibly even their party.

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ICE said it made a 'mistake' deporting a 19-year-old, Austin-raised college student

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Attorneys said in court that Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees unknowingly violated a court order when they deported Any López Belloza before Thanksgiving.

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Austin's light-rail plans get environmental clearance from Trump administration

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Federal transit officials approve the environmental review for Austin's light-rail plans. But the question of federal funding remains unanswered.

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Williamson County will no longer offer countywide voting sites on primary Election Day

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Countywide voting will still be in place during the two weeks of early voting, but voters will have to go to their assigned polling location if they plan to vote on Election Day for the March 3 primary.

Thursday, Jan 15

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Austin City Council reacts to APD chief's statement on ICE policy

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Council members hope Austin police can find a way to minimize contact with federal immigration agents, despite state laws that stop cities from prohibiting local police from cooperating with ICE.

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Doug Cugini, Hole in the Wall's original owner, dies at 75

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Cugini opened the legendary Austin bar in 1975. He was remembered as an "exceptionally kind and funny man who started it all."

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Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in case tied to state’s bounty hunter abortion law

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The court may decide whether a particular challenge to Texas' Senate Bill 8, also known as the Texas Heartbeat Act, has a path forward.

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Skateboarding helps these Austin women balance their lives

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Austin Womxn Skate, which recently rebranded to Swirl Austin, prioritizes play and community despite member’s busy schedules.

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As buildings soar, Austin’s bats want a new home: Your apartment

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The bat-human conflict is just one way in which Austin’s soaring development intersects with downtown wildlife, residents and businesses.

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Poet laureate Zell Miller launches nonprofit theater group to give youth a chance to be seen

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The goal of Black Rose ATX is to create spaces where students can explore storytelling, movement and voice together, guided by working artists who are paid a living wage to teach.

From a Dolly tribute to a farewell party for a bookstore: 5 things to do in Austin this weekend

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This weekend you can celebrate a country music icon, reflect on climate resilience through art, bid farewell to a local treasure and catch KUT's Jerry Quijano leading a Q&A about a podcasting documentary.

Wednesday, Jan 14

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A new program aims to address complaints about Austin Police through conversation

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The program aims to give officers a chance to communicate with — and learn from — people filing complaints against them.

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Austin Police will change policy on ICE cooperation after detention of mother, daughter

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Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says new policy will reflect the fact that officers have greater leeway over when to report people to ICE when they are suspected of civil immigration violations.

At Frontera Fest, a proudly noncurated fringe arts festival, unpredictability is exactly the point

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Frontera Fest runs through Feb. 14 at Hyde Park Theatre. Mi Casa Es Su Teatro, a collection of site-based works, happens at various locations on Feb. 7.

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Austin movie buffs say Alamo Drafthouse's new mobile ordering policy has lost the plot

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Starting mid-February, Alamo Drafthouse will ditch its pen and paper ordering system for food and drinks.

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Remembering the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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On this edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a tribute to the life and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the 97th anniversary of his birth. The episode features excerpts from King…

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Texts among officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floods

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Hundreds of newly published text messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly July 4 Texas floods.

Tuesday, Jan 13

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Austin couple donates $100 million to support UT, MD Anderson medical center

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The university says the gift from Austin residents Tench and Simone Coxe is one of the largest in UT Austin's history.

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Meet the first dog mayor of 37th Street in Austin, who pledges more fire hydrants and fetch

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The organizers behind the 37th Street Lights holiday tradition started the animal election to increase engagement in Austin’s human mayoral election. There was record turnout this year, with more than 12,000 votes cast.

Monday, Jan 12

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Venezolanos en Austin sienten incertidumbre sobre regresar a su país tras la captura de Maduro

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Después de una operación militar en Caracas, algunos venezolanos en Austin siguen esperando cambios más grandes para poder regresar a casa.

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Nearly $100 million gone: How Austin ISD spent bond money on schools it will soon close

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The 2022 bond was pitched as a way to shore up struggling schools as the Austin school district faced mounting financial pressures and declining enrollment.

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What does the CDC's updated vaccine guidance mean for kids in Austin?

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After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all U.S. children, one local pediatrician is fielding a lot of questions from worried parents.