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The State of Black America Report with Marc H. Morial

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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…

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Austin ISD won't help families gather signatures to avoid state takeover

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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…

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Is possessing smokable hemp flower and concentrate legal in Texas? No one knows

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The Texas health department wouldn't say if its newly updated list of highly illegal drugs includes the same hemp flower made legal by state law.

Austin to receive $6.4 million from Airbnb for affordable housing

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The funding will support a redevelopment project in the St. Johns neighborhood on a site used that used to house a Home Depot.

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Citing the Travis County clerk, federal court blocks Trump’s new mail-in ballot rules

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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.

Monday, Sep 14

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Former head of Walden Media to take over UT's Moody College of Communication

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Granat's hiring comes after a two-year search for a dean of the UT college that houses KUT and KUTX.

Travis County approves Central Health budget, tax increase to support mental health initiatives

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County commissioners must gave their stamp of approval to a $1 billion budget for the local public hospital district.

What's inside Waterline: Texas’ tallest building located in downtown Austin

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The building has offices, a luxury hotel, residential space and Alteño, a Mexican restaurant created by Michelin-starred chef Johnny Curiel.

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They run, but they can’t hide: Marathon training in Austin’s oppressive summer heat

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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.

Friday, Sep 11

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25 years on, Austin firefighters honor 9/11 responders with tower climb

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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.

Thursday, Sep 10

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Austin Public Health confirms measles case in unvaccinated infant

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The case marks Travis County's second reported measles infection of 2026.

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Parents say they won't support closing failing Austin ISD schools to avoid state takeover

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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…

Wednesday, Sep 9

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Pitch Black: The Best Black Ads of the past 50+ years with Mark S. Robinson-Part II

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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…

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At this Austin 'strip' club, you can draw, paint and scratch on old film to make new art

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Film Strip Club — a once-a-month, free club at the Howson library — gives members a space to try direct animation with no barrier to entry.

Tuesday, Sep 8

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Austin's Red River Cultural District demands city help amid major venue closures

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The district released an open letter Tuesday urging the city and community stakeholders to prioritize zoning rules designed to protect live music spaces.

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Austin-area cities are abandoning their Flock cameras. Here are the agencies still using them

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License plate-reading technology has been around for decades. But Flock Safety's AI-empowered cameras ignited a national backlash this summer.

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This Is My Thing: Trails!

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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.

Friday, Sep 4

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Austin is ramping up enforcement of e-motorcycle rules on roads, sidewalks, trails

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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.

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‘Making private wealth work for public good’: Austin to start imposing new fees for private planes

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Austin is moving forward with new fees for private aircraft that could generate additional revenue amid Austin’s airport expansion.

KUTX 98.9 celebrates 50th Rock the Park show this fall

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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.

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Fall 2026 Thank You Gifts

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KUT-KUTX Membership Drive Thank You Gifts

Thursday, Sep 3

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Pitch Black: The Best Black Ads of the past 50+ years’ with Mark S. Robinson

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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…

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After backlash, Austin will outsource — not cancel — adult sports leagues. Players are still worried

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Members of the volleyball and basketball leagues said they could be priced out as private companies take over amid city budget cuts.

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Austin will be home to one of Southwest Airlines' first lounges

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The airline's big expansion plans for Austin now include a 19,500-square-foot lounge scheduled to open in late 2027.

Wednesday, Sep 2

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How data centers can be built more sustainably and become better neighbors

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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…

Austin ISD continues to add bus hubs as parents raise concerns about dangerous routes

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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.

Tuesday, Sep 1

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Get Involved spotlight: TreeFolks

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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.

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He survived the Buford's shooting and graduated college. Now, Rudy Garza is finding his new normal

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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.

Monday, Aug 31

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Jason Neulander creates a new live action graphic novel with 'Treasure Island Reimagined'

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After years on the road with The Intergalactic Nemesis, Jason Neulander is back with a brand-new live action graphic novel, Treasure Island Reimagined.

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Three questions with KUT News’ Morning Edition host Ben Philpott

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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.