https://www.kut.org/austin/2023-02-06/the-ice-storm-damaged-some-kinds-of-trees-more-than-others
Live oaks and Ashe Junipers appeared to be especially hard hit by the ice. One reason is that they don't lose their leaves, providing more surface area on...
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https://www.kcur.org/news/2025-09-16/npr-to-trim-5-million-this-year-as-public-radio-stations-struggle-to-pay-bills
NPR plans to make trims totaling more than $5 million over the course of the coming fiscal year to bring its annual budget into balance. Meanwhile, local...
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https://www.kut.org/austin/2026-01-27/austin-tx-city-budget-overtime-payouts-apd-atcems-afd
City workers clocked in for a combined 1,782,228 hours in 2025, with first-responders accounting for the bulk of overtime spending.
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https://www.nhpr.org/2011-03-09/npr-exec-recorded-disparaging-conservative-groups
The top fundraiser for NPR has resigned after a videotape became public showing him openly disparaging conservative groups during what he thought was a...
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https://kut.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/
News stories for Austin and Central Texas from the local KUT newsroom, National Public Radio NPR, the BBC and public radio. K-U-T 90.5 FM
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https://www.kut.org/2019-11-14/deval-patrick-makes-a-late-entry-into-the-2020-presidential-race
The former Massachusetts governor is joining the race after briefing elected officials and supporters. Patrick had earlier decided against a run out of concern...
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https://www.kut.org/covid-19/2021-07-05/as-covid-vaccinations-slow-parts-of-the-u-s-remain-far-behind-70-goal
Vermont and Massachusetts lead the nation, with more than 70% of adults having had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Southern states such as Tennessee...
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https://www.kut.org/politics/2016-07-26/michelle-obama-i-want-a-president-who-is-worthy-of-my-girls-promise
At the Democratic convention, the first lady said the election is about making a better future for the children. Hillary Clinton is the only candidate "who I...
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https://www.kut.org/2020-12-25/2020-in-the-kitchen-the-year-we-spent-making-baking-frying-and-trying
Whether it was discovering new uses for pantry staples or learning to bake bread at home, many people got acquainted with their kitchens during the pandemic.
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https://www.kut.org/covid-19/2021-04-08/cdc-says-more-virulent-british-strain-of-coronavirus-now-dominant-in-u-s
The variant known as B.1.1.7, which is more easily spread, was first identified in England last fall. Since then, it has spread quickly in the U.S.
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https://www.kut.org/2015-05-06/jim-wright-former-u-s-house-speaker-dies-at-92
Jim Wright, the Fort Worth congressman who became speaker of the U.S. House but then resigned under fire, has died. He was 92.
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https://www.kut.org/austin/2025-04-13/austin-tx-house-explosion-double-spur-loop-texas
The cause of the blast, which was felt miles away, is under investigation by the Travis County fire marshal.
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https://www.kut.org/covid-19/2021-02-06/is-it-ever-ok-to-jump-ahead-in-the-vaccine-line
With vaccine still scarce, and eligibility differing from place to place, some people have easier access to "extra" doses than others. Careful, ethicists warn....
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https://www.kut.org/people/cory-turner
Cory Turner reports and edits for the NPR Ed team. He's helped lead several of the team's signature reporting projects, including "The Truth About America's...
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https://www.kut.org/2018-06-26/supreme-court-sides-with-california-anti-abortion-pregnancy-centers
In a case that pitted the right to know against the right of free speech, the court ruled 5-4 that a California law aimed at "truth in advertising" likely...
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https://www.kut.org/transportation/2025-04-22/austin-tx-airport-abia-chase-sapphire-terrace-lounge-open?ref=downeydreamin.com
For the last two years, the 4,000-square foot observation deck was only open to people with a certain credit card.
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https://www.kut.org/people/tim-mak
Tim Mak is NPR's Washington Investigative Correspondent, focused on political enterprise journalism.
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https://www.kut.org/austin/2024-04-15/frank-erwin-center-austin-texas-concerts-demolition-photos
Months after demolition on the Erwin Center started, the exterior walls are coming down. We asked for your best memories of concerts, graduations, wrestling,...
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https://www.kut.org/get-involved
Each month we spotlight a local nonprofit that's in need of help. It's a way to connect our listeners with charities that make an impact.
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https://www.kut.org/politics/2021-07-15/texas-senate-committee-approves-more-abortion-restrictions
Senate Bill 4 would limit the timeframe a person could get a medication abortion from 10 weeks into a pregnancy to seven weeks.
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https://www.kcur.org/2016-01-03/talk-show-host-diane-rehm-to-retire-from-public-radio-program
Steve Inskeep talks to longtime public radio host Diane Rehm about her decision to retire after the 2016 presidential election. The show is produced at member...
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https://www.kut.org/crime-justice/2021-01-30/two-proud-boys-members-indicted-in-attack-on-u-s-capitol
The federal charges include obstruction of an official proceeding and destruction of government property, the Department of Justice said Friday.
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https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2024-11-14/austin-tx-24-hours-podcast-dirty-sixth-6th-street
A team of audio producers spent a full day on Austin's iconic party street during SXSW to capture what it sounds like for the new podcast 24 Hours in Austin.
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https://www.kut.org/politics/2012-01-03/new-republic-could-rick-santorum-win-big
In recent weeks, Rick Santorum has seen a surge in popularity. The New Republic's Noam Scheiber wonders, could a Romney-Santorum match up be in the cards for...
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https://www.coldplay.com/newsreel-npr-radio-inteview/
Keep up to date with all the latest Coldplay news, gigs and releases with our newsletter, the Coldplay Messenger.
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https://www.wnyc.org/story/brian-mann-will-be-nprs-first-correspondent-covering-addiction/
Brian Mann, of North Country Public Radio, will be joining NPR in May as the network's first full-time correspondent covering addiction.
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https://www.kut.org/transportation/2023-08-21/i-35-expansion-through-downtown-austin-gets-final-green-light
TxDOT has cleared a major bureaucratic hurdle, paving the way for the historic expansion of the interstate to begin next year.
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https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/1073270361/the-power-of-spaces
How do spaces shape the human experience? In what ways do our rooms, homes, and buildings give us meaning and purpose? This hour, TED speakers explore the...
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https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2018-02-27/this-is-just-to-say-maggie-smith
Poet Maggie Smith talks about her poem "The Mother" with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain.
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https://www.kut.org/station-information/2023-11-21/kut-kutx-socks-2023
Thank You Gifts for Year End
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https://www.wunc.org/2025-07-01/nprs-scott-simon-inducted-to-the-radio-hall-of-fame
The latest batch of inductees to the Radio Hall of Fame are out, including NPR's very own Scott Simon. Before he hosted "Weekend Edition," he started with NPR...
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https://www.kut.org/business/2025-04-18/wheatsville-co-op-north-austin-texas-expansion
Wheatsville has launched a community investment campaign to fund several smaller format stores in North Austin neighborhoods.
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https://www.kut.org/politics/2012-09-20/tim-pawlenty-exits-romney-campaign-to-lead-bank-lobbying-group
Tim Pawlenty's resignation as co-chairman of Mitt Romney's presidential campaign comes less than seven weeks before Election Day and during a bad stretch for...
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https://www.kut.org/austin/2016-02-19/austin-texas-right-way-pronounce-mueller
If you've been in Austin long enough, you've probably heard "MILL-er" and "MEW-ler," but which one is correct?
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https://www.kut.org/covid-19/2020-12-04/meet-the-lab-mice-helping-scientists-find-a-covid-19-vaccine
Many people are drawn to the quiet hero. In this story, we have inaudible ones.
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https://www.kut.org/station-information/2023-06-20/summer-2023-thank-you-gift
Check out the new KUT-KUTX summer fanny pack!
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https://www.kut.org/2022-03-16/biden-calls-putin-a-war-criminal
President Biden on Tuesday was asked by reporters whether he was ready to call Russian President Putin a war criminal. "I think he is a war criminal," he said.
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https://www.kut.org/crime-justice/2021-05-17/india-the-lost-tiger-has-been-found-in-houston
The animal was found unharmed, police said Saturday.
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https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/2025-12-22/npr-analysis-shows-skyrocketing-number-of-no-shows-in-immigration-court
More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to...
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https://www.wnyc.org/story/these-are-the-movies-npr-critics-are-looking-forward-to-this-summer/
The Bob's Burgers Movie, Jordan Peele's Nope, and Fire Island with Bowen Yang and Joel Kim Booster are all on our critics' lists.
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https://www.iowapublicradio.org/2025-03-14/a-look-back-at-music-npr-commissioned-during-the-covid-pandemic
During the COVID pandemic, NPR's Morning Edition commissioned pieces by musicians from various genres. Five years later, we listen back on the project.
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https://www.kut.org/politics/2021-01-22/asylum-seekers-hope-bidens-pledge-to-welcome-immigrants-includes-them
One of the most daunting immigration challenges facing the Biden administration is what to do about the multitudes of migrants who want asylum protection in...
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https://www.kut.org/transportation/2024-07-05/austin-energy-utility-poles-south-lamar-lane-closures
Drivers should prepare for bottlenecks as Austin Energy embarks on a project to replace utility poles and upgrade wires along the corridor.
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https://www.kut.org/the-disconnect
A look at more than a century of events that led up to the 2021 blackout and what happens now.
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https://www.kut.org/austin/2024-12-09/ken-paxton-lawsuit-sunrise-navigation-center-homeless-service-provider-austin-tx
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center said the attorney general's lawsuit could have a chilling effect on nonprofits that provide services in Austin.
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https://www.kcur.org/2017-02-22/copyright-kerfuffle-contributes-to-more-bulgarian-radio-listeners
The fee Bulgarian National Radio pays to air popular music quadrupled. So it started to play older songs whose copyrights had lapsed. Listenership is up 20...
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https://www.kut.org/people/maria-godoy
Maria Godoy is a senior science and health editor and correspondent with NPR News. Her reporting can be heard across NPR's news shows and podcasts. She is also...
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https://www.kut.org/special-coverage/2013-05-07/sexual-assaults-in-military-have-increased-by-a-third-since-2010
A Pentagon survey finds that 26,000 service members were believed to be victims of sexual assault in 2012. The report comes as the military faces growing...
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https://www.kut.org/covid-19/2021-04-07/austin-public-library-to-start-opening-its-doors-again-next-month
Twelve branches will reopen May 10; the rest will open June 28. The city says there will be capacity restrictions and COVID precautions in place.
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https://www.kut.org/education/2025-03-18/university-of-texas-system-bans-drag-shows-in-campus-facilities
The move comes a few weeks after the Texas A&M System issued a similar ban, which is being challenged in court.
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https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2025-09-12/npr-scott-detrow-public-media-funding-archive-afghanistan-september-11
Scott Detrow, host of All Things Considered on NPR, discusses the effects of federal funding cuts to public media. Then, we revisit a conversation with Green...
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https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-03-20/austin-tx-poet-laureate-zell-miller-iii-poetry-library-literacy?fbclid=IwY2xjawJr5G1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvPdFqWkDwTtaxUEIhZLSQXg7GyxK1tGm3R1k9lEsX2qmbdTvKYBK3njXzWe_aem_brXlL6ntgORmLKqvAOPQCA
The spoken word poet and theater artist will document the city's big moments through poetry. Miller will serve a two-year term promoting literacy and the arts...
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https://www.kut.org/2018-09-06/twitter-bans-alex-jones-and-infowars-cites-abusive-behavior
Twitter said it has "permanently suspended" the conspiracy theorist and his InfoWars outlet, citing tweets and videos posted Wednesday that violate Twitter's...
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https://knpr.org/
Stay informed with trusted Las Vegas news, Nevada stories, and NPR programming on KNPR 88.9 FM. Listen live, explore local podcasts, and connect with your...
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https://www.kut.org/people/andrea-hsu
Andrea Hsu is NPR's labor and workplace correspondent.
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https://www.kut.org/?ref=journalism.co.uk
News stories for Austin and Central Texas from the local KUT newsroom, National Public Radio NPR, the BBC and public radio. K-U-T 90.5 FM
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https://www.kut.org/health/2022-06-09/more-families-of-trans-teens-sue-to-stop-texas-child-abuse-investigations
The ACLU and Lambda Legal filed the lawsuit on behalf of three families currently under investigation, as well as more than 600 Texas-based members of PFLAG,...
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https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2021-06-08/heart-health-with-dr-aaron-horne-md
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Aaron Horne, an interventional cardiologist and heart care specialist in...
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https://www.kut.org/texas/2016-01-02/texas-businesses-adapt-to-open-carry-law
A new law in Texas allows the open carry of handguns. Some business owners, like restaurateur Jack Perkins, are apprehensive.
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https://www.kut.org/austin/2024-08-23/southwest-austin-power-outage-energy-heat-austin-texas
Austin Energy is asking Southwest Austin residents to conserve energy, especially between 2-8 p.m., to lower the risk of outages.
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