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Sunday, Dec 10

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Steps that could mitigate the effects of climate change in your neighborhoods, parks, and backyards

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Climate change is creating giant temperature swings from infrastructure-crippling freezes in winter to record streaks of 100-plus-degree days in the summer in Austin. How might we adapt our immediate environment, backyards, parks, etc., to…

How Austin FC has intentionally tried to root itself in Austin culture in just three seasons

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Austin F.C. goalkeeper Brad Stuver, R&B singer Melát, and team V.P. for community impact Trennis Jones discuss how the team managed to become a cultural touchstone in such a short amount of time. KUT's Jimmy Maas and Juan García moderate…

A look at the 88th Texas Legislature

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The Texas Legislature was set to wrap up its 88th session in May. Texas Standard managing producer Laura Rice and Sergio Martínez-Beltrán discuss what are the final steps leading up to Sine Die - the last day of the session in May.This…

Saturday, Dec 9

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily halts ruling allowing Dallas woman to get an abortion

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After a Travis County district judge cleared the way for Kate Cox, 31, to terminate her pregnancy, Ken Paxton petitioned the state’s highest court to halt the ruling.

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Gunman suspected of killing 6 and injuring 3 others tried to flee from Travis County Jail, authorities say

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Corrections officers stopped and restrained the suspect before he was able to get far.

Friday, Dec 8

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Austin permitirá construir más casas en un mismo terreno en busca de viviendas más asequibles

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Los miembros del Consejo votaron el jueves a favor de modificar las normas de uso del suelo de la ciudad, permitiendo a los promotores construir hasta tres viviendas donde antes sólo se permitían una o dos.

It’s official: Despite lawsuits, constitutional amendments approved in November will go into effect

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Texas voters approved property tax cuts for homeowners and a cost-of-living adjustment for retired teachers, among other amendments. Right-wing activists challenged the election.

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State drops eminent domain case to reclaim Fairfield Lake State Park

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A developer plans to build a luxury subdivision on the property.

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Austin to allow more homes on one plot of land in the pursuit of cheaper housing

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Council members voted Thursday to amend the city's land use rules, allowing developers to build up to three homes where only one or two were previously permitted.

Thursday, Dec 7

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Una jueza concederá a una mujer de Texas un aborto de urgencia en un caso histórico

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"La idea de que la señorita Cox quiere desesperadamente ser madre y esta ley podría realmente hacer que pierda esa capacidad es impactante y sería un verdadero error judicial", dijo la jueza de distrito del condado de Travis, Maya Guerra…

Austin hasn't allowed more police oversight, despite voter approval. Now it's getting sued.

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The lawsuit argues that the city is violating its own ordinance by not allowing the Office of Police Oversight to access internal disciplinary files of officers.

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Judge will grant Texas woman emergency abortion in landmark case

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"The idea that Miss Cox wants desperately to be a parent and this law might actually cause her to lose that ability is shocking and would be a genuine miscarriage of justice," Travis County District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble said after an…

10 eventos para celebrar las fiestas en Austin por 20 dólares o menos

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¿Te parece que las fiestas en Austin se están volviendo un poco caras? No temas, todavía hay un montón de eventos de bajo costo que se pueden disfrutar en toda la ciudad y los suburbios circundantes. Aquí tienes las recomendaciones de KUT.

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Have a question about Texas? The answer’s in the almanac

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The 72nd edition of the biennial Texas Almanac, first published in the 1850s, is in stores now.

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Austinites say they weren't warned of gunman in Circle C. They want to know why.

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A suspect connected with six killings allegedly shot two police officers before being taken into custody near the Southwest Austin enclave. Neighbors said they had no warning to shelter in place.

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'One day longer, one day stronger': Ascension Seton nurses strike a second time this year

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The nurses' union said hundreds participated in the strike Wednesday to protest staffing levels and equipment shortages at the hospital.

Wednesday, Dec 6

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Austin could let people build more homes on one plot of land. Here's what you need to know.

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If passed Thursday, these land code changes would let people build up to three homes where just one or two are currently allowed. It would also lower the amount of land needed to build a house, although the vote on this part of the…

Texas State Auditor’s Office looking into Ken Paxton’s impeachment

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The Texas Attorney General was acquitted of 16 articles of impeachment by the Texas Senate in September. He was accused of abusing his office to protect a political donor.

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In Black America: Unfolding the history of the first Black sheriff of Jacksonville

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Nathaniel Glover lays out the life events that led to his historic appointment as the first Black sheriff of Jacksonville, Fla.

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Dozens of deer at state facility euthanized after exposure to chronic wasting disease

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The Kerr Wildlife Management Area has hosted deer research for decades.

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Austin’s Sunshine Community Gardens provides a space for everyone to grow

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Prospective gardeners — whether they are 9 or 90 — are welcomed to join.

Tuesday, Dec 5

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Pregnant woman asks Texas court for emergency abortion in new lawsuit

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The woman's baby has a fatal abnormality, but under Texas law, she has not been able to access an abortion.

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Gunman suspected of shooting 2 officers is connected to 6 deaths, Austin Police say

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The suspect was taken into custody following a police chase in Southwest Austin Tuesday evening and has now been charged with capital murder.

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Austin's shift to electric buses is plagued by vehicle glitches and supplier bankruptcy

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Capital Metro's electric bus plans face a setback as its primary electric bus provider, Proterra, declares bankruptcy, complicating the city's green transit goals.

Texas Legislature adjourns its fourth special session, stalling on vouchers, teacher salaries

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The Legislature also failed to pass election-related bills.

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Un alumno de Pflugerville irá al Concurso Nacional de Deletreo en Español tras ganar en su localidad

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El alumno de quinto grado ganador participará en el Concurso Nacional de Deletreo en Español que se celebrará en El Paso en junio. El distrito celebra este certamen desde hace más de una década.

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Last curtain call: The battle to preserve a unique dinner theatre legacy

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UTEP students unite to protect a 40-year tradition.

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10 events to celebrate the holidays in Austin for $20 or less

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Feel like the holidays in Austin are getting a little expensive? There are still plenty of low-cost events you can enjoy across the city and surrounding suburbs. Here are KUT’s recommendations.

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The long goodbye: Coconut Club is still on track to close down

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Developers announced a 40-story mixed-use building would take the place of several LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs in downtown Austin. Almost two years later, the bars are still standing, leaving community members wondering what will happen…

Monday, Dec 4

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Travis County dismisses charges against APD officers who used beanbag rounds in 2020 protests

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Seventeen officers were cleared of the charges against them. District Attorney José Garza's office will still pursue charges against four officers.