On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Marc H. Morial, former Mayor of New Orleans, and President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation's largest historic civil rights and urban…
Superintendent Matias Segura said in an email that the district will focus on students while allowing affected families to "use their voice" without guidance from the district. Parents from both failing schools met Monday night to learn…
The opinion, filed by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols, argues the new rules inflict "financial harm" to local governments and increase risk that mail-in ballots will not be counted.
This summer several runners decided to train for an October marathon. That means their hardcore training runs are taking place in the thick of the summer heat.
The Austin Fire Department said the annual stair climb is the longest-running tradition of its kind in the nation. It began the day after the 9/11 attacks.
The Texas Education Agency is required to intervene after Burnet and Webb middle schools received five consecutive F ratings from the state, an option is to close the schools. But some parents say they are not in favor of voluntarily…
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents his second, and final, discussion with Mark S. Robinson, former veteran advertising, marketing, and communications executive and author of ‘Pitch Black: The…
The district released an open letter Tuesday urging the city and community stakeholders to prioritize zoning rules designed to protect live music spaces.
We're talking with Scott Cohen, who fell in love with Austin's trail system after moving from New York. For him, it's a place to run, walk, think, or just get a little more grounded.
Residents have raised concerns about e-motos — high-powered, self-propelled bikes that can reach speeds over 28 miles per hour — on roads, sidewalks and trails.
KUTX 98.9’s free Rock the Park series returns this fall with Money Chicha, EddieAngel, Almost Heaven and more. The Oct. 23 concert marks its 50th show.
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents part one of a two-part discussion with Mark S. Robinson, former veteran advertising, marketing, and communications executive and author of ‘Pitch Black: The…
Data center development has picked up in the Austin area, and residents have voiced concerns about water and energy resources related to the construction. But experts say they can use those concerns to get the companies to build more…
For the first two weeks of school, Daphne Harrington had to take off work early or have her daughter walk along Loop 360 on her way home from school. AISD officials say they have added hubs in response to parents' concerns.
Every year, TreeFolks plants thousands of trees in the Austin area and gives away thousands more. They're looking for volunteers to help with both of those things.
Garza was one of multiple University of Texas at Austin students injured in the March 1 shooting on West Sixth Street. Since then, he and his family have been focused on follow-up surgeries and rehabilitation.
After years on the road with The Intergalactic Nemesis, Jason Neulander is back with a brand-new live action graphic novel, Treasure Island Reimagined.
KUT News’ new Morning Edition host Ben Philpott shares what he’s listening to, reading and enjoying in Austin after more than two decades covering Texas politics.