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Austin's hot summers can make you sick. Researchers hope to lower the chance of it happening.

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Austin partnered with its flagship university to find which neighborhoods — and even buildings — pose the biggest threat of overheating during Texas' brutal summers.

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Austin filmmaker uses comedy to examine what comes after a couple says 'I do'

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Holly Charles-Pearson's new mockumentary takes a candid look at married life. The film premieres on Feb. 17 at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex in East Austin.

His memory is fading. This Austin-area woman is trying to keep it alive in a love song.

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Nine years into his marriage to Cassandra, Clyde developed dementia. He put down his guitar and quit his job. But music he had recorded still needed lyrics.

Five years since the blackout, the anxiety remains and the big test has yet to come

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Five years after the Texas blackout, the power grid is now better equipped to handle winter storms, but what has not been fixed is also becoming clearer.

Thursday, Feb 12

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Austin United PAC appeals convention center decision to Texas Supreme Court

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The group that has been pushing to halt the project filed an appeal with the Texas Supreme Court earlier this week.

Austin ended its license plate reader program. Then the police department found a loophole.

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APD may not have its own cameras, but they still have access to data from license plate readers.

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UT Austin consolidates ethnic and gender studies, causing uncertainty for hundreds of students

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The affected departments include African and African Diaspora Studies; Mexican American and Latina/o Studies; Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies; and several others.

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From cumbia dancing to dragon dancing: 5 things to do in Austin this weekend

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Whether you're leaning into Valentine's Day or just looking for a reason to get out of the house, Austin offers a range of ideas — no relationship status required.

Wednesday, Feb 11

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Georgetown ISD will save nearly $1 million with new school start times

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The changes will allow the district to reduce the overall number of bus routes and maintain a balanced budget.

Tuesday, Feb 10

Texas attorney general sues Bastrop factory after residents complain about noxious odors

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The state’s environmental regulator has issued multiple environmental violations, and the lawsuit states the company has failed to fix the problems.

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The Life and Legacy of Robert C. Maynard

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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. revisits an interview with Robert C. Maynard, journalist, newspaper publisher, editor and former owner of the Oakland Tribune newspaper.

Monday, Feb 9

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Meet the Texas Democrats vying to challenge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in November

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Three Democrats want to bring new ideas to the role of Lieutenant Governor of Texas. But no matter who wins March’s Democratic primary, they’ll face an uphill battle running against incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.

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Southeast Travis County will elect a new leader for the first time in decades. Here’s who’s running.

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KUT News asked each Travis County Precinct 4 Commissioner about their personal background, why they are running and what their top priority in office would be. Here’s what we learned.

Saturday, Feb 7

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Austin ISD gives staff new guidance as students continue to protest ICE

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An uptick in student-led protests within the school district has led to scrutiny from Texas officials.

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Judge denies petition to halt Austin Convention Center project

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The Austin United PAC hoped its petition would give voters the chance to approve or deny the Austin Convention Center expansion project, but the city denied it due to a lack of valid signatures. A Travis County judge sided with the city.

Friday, Feb 6

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The annual Black History Month show 'Say That Again' is bigger than ever for 2026

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For the past three years, Early Era Collective has presented the dance/hip hop/spoken word show Say That Again for Black History Month, and this year's version will be the biggest one yet.

Austin demolished its convention center. Now, there's a fight over if a new one should be built.

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Experts said conventions bring people to a city during the week, which boosts tourism and generates sales tax revenue for the city. But others don't believe a convention center is the only option for spaces to host those events.

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DPS trooper indicted by Travis County grand jury for 2023 police shooting

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Trooper Jason Tye shot Elijah Barrientos after a traffic stop. Now, Tye faces a jury trial for the shooting, as well as a federal civil rights lawsuit.

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Lecturer no longer teaching at Texas State University after expletive-filled message goes public

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The Facebook message derided its recipient as a “leftist” and “whore” whom he hoped would be deported. The message gained widespread attention when it was shared online.

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Austinites demand police, city leaders do more to resist ICE

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Austin city leaders said at a community meeting that it's illegal to tell police they can't call ICE. Many who oppose Trump's immigration crackdown want them to do it anyway.

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New East Austin housing project combines affordable rent with support for musicians

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Backers say Austin Art Village isn’t meant to solve the city's housing crisis, but the 10-home project could serve as a blueprint for larger affordable housing developments.

Thursday, Feb 5

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After years of silence, Texas Medical Board issues training for doctors on how to legally provide abortions

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The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say the complications women face in pregnancy are impossible to capture in a brief presentation.

Austin ISD seeks to exit more than $70 million in bond contracts for closing schools

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Adjusting contracts that account for much of the remaining commitments could reduce the final amount of bond money spent on closing schools to closer to $41 million.

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From a Black History Month party to a print expo: 5 things to do in Austin this weekend

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This weekend you can celebrate Black History Month with art and music, watch print-making demonstrations or catch a play about romance and ambition in the professional tennis world.

Wednesday, Feb 4

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Spring 2026 Thank You Gifts

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KUT-KUTX Membership Drive Thank You Gifts

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KUT Festival tickets on sale now

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KUT Festival tickets are on sale now! Join us May 1–2 for live music, bold ideas, and community connection. Our first round of speakers and artists includes Adriene Mishler, Shakey Graves, Aaron Franklin and more. Celebrate the people,…

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Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for 'encouraging' student protests

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The state education agency issued guidance to districts after Gov. Greg Abbott directed its commissioner to investigate the student protests of killings by federal agents.

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Central Austin neighbors witness chase, crash and arrest involving ICE

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A video posted on social media showed a car that crashed into the front lawn of a house in Austin's North Loop neighborhood after its driver tried to escape ICE. A second video shows a man being detained by masked officers. The ICE…

Texas banned cellphones in schools. Round Rock ISD students and educators say they have benefited.

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The ban, which went into effect in September, requires that school districts prohibit students from using cellphones and other personal wireless communication devices during school hours.

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Man arrested after fight with Hays CISD students during anti-ICE walkout

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A viral video of the incident appears to show a driver pushing a high school student to the ground and hitting her several times.