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The Central Texas Food Bank is preparing to help more folks with food assistance amid the government shutdown and ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Beth Corbett, the food bank’s vice president of government affairs and advocacy, shares more about their plans to handle the increased demand. Find out how you can help or get help during the […] The post Central Texas Fo...

Voters tomorrow will have one last chance to make their voice heard this election. One state constitutional amendment on the ballot – Prop 14 – would commit $3 billion to fund the new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. We’ll get the details from KUT’s Olivia Aldridge. Check out KUT’s Voter guides for Travis County, Williamson […] The post How sta...

Austin ISD has some changes to its school consolidation plan. KUT’s Kailey Hunt brings us the latest updates. The Michelin Guide this week honored more Texas restaurants, including Mercado Sin Nombre, a small, outdoor coffee and breakfast shop in East Austin recognized for making quality food at a quality price. Halloween is the perfect time […] The post Coffee shop Mercado Sin Nombre...

Texans are voting on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution – and one of them involves voting itself. Joshua Blank from the Texas Politics Project joins us for a chat on Proposition 16, which clarifies citizenship as a requirement to cast a ballot. KUTX’s Maile Carballo talks the Beach Boys coming to Longhorn City […] The post What is Latin music? Carrie Rodriguez explores wi...

There’s lots to consider on your ballot, from state constitutional amendments to tax rate increases for cities and school districts. Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado shares some dos and don’ts for heading to the polls. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is removing people from Austin jails more frequently as the Trump administration ramps up  enforcement across […] The po...

Prop Q has brought out early voters in numbers that are higher than usual for an off-year election. The proposed tax rate increase, Austin officials say, would raise money to improve local parks, safety and homelessness. How much would that cost that homeowners? KUT government accountability reporter Andrew Weber breaks it down ahead of Election Day. […] The post How much would Prop Q cost h...

The federal government has been shut down for 27 days, and if it continues, more than3.5 million people in Texas – including 1.7 million children – will lose access to their SNAP benefits to help pay for groceries. KUT’s Olivia Aldridge shares more on what that will mean for Texans facing food insecurity. Ahead of Halloween […] The post 3.5 million Texans could lose their SNAP ben...

There’s a lot on the November ballot, from proposed property tax increases to state constitutional amendments. KUT’s Katy McAfee walks us through what Travis County voters will see. Is something radioactive lurking in the walls of the state Capitol? KUT’s Juan Diego Garcia grabbed a geiger counter and went exploring for ATXplained. Plus: A look […] The post What Travis Coun...

Austin is getting a new boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake – though when is still up in the air. KUT transportation reporter Nathan Bernier has the latest on the $25 million upgrade. A new exhibit at Texas State University, “The Selena Effect,” spotlights the Queen of Tejano’s fashion through the eyes of her friend and longtime designer, […] The post Austin will be getti...

Austinites aren’t the only Texans weighing proposed tax rate increases at the ballot box this year. In Williamson County, the Taylor and Liberty Hills school districts are asking voters for more dollars. KUT’s Kailey Hunt has a breakdown. We’re one week out from KUT’s ATXplained Live show at the Bass Concert Hall. We’ll talk with […] The post Williamson County v...

With early voting underway, Austin’s Prop Q is front and center for many folks – and was the subject of an ethics complaint against a resident who created a website aiming to take down the ballot item. KUT’s Andrew Weber breaks it down. What Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest announcement of Austin cleanup efforts means for the […] The post Anti-Prop Q website raises ethics question...

A Travis County judge has signed off on a local disaster declaration to give the county access to resources and respond quickly to wildfires when and if they pop up this season. KUT’s Luz Moreno-Lozano joins us to talk preparedness. An estimated 20,000 people attended Austin’s ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday as part of planned […] The post ‘No Kings’ rally draws 20,000 protesters in Austi...

Early voting in this year’s elections starts Monday and here in Texas, you’ll have your choice on adding 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us with more. The San Antonio Spurs have made Austin their home for a couple of games in each of the past few seasons. […] The post Downtown Austin’s Hideout Theatre moves after 26 years appea...

Early voting starts Monday for the Nov. 4 election, and the discussion in Austin is centered around Proposition Q, a proposed tax rate increase. The city of Austin wants to use those dollars for more services in the city, but not everyone is convinced. KUT City Hall reporter Luz Moreno-Lozano explains. Texans’ ballots will also […] The post What to look for on your ballot as early voti...

Austin and Travis County law enforcement are left in the dark when ICE conducts raids in the area – and though Austin officials say that’s not unusual, other places like Harris County are given a heads up. Why the different practices? KUT’s Mose Buchele looks into this. As a once-disruptor of the music industry looks to […] The post ICE lets certain jurisdictions know about their...

Students, parents and staff from the Austin Independent School District had their first opportunity to address the school board about the district’s school consolidation proposal. The board plans to vote on the decision next month, and some folks are pleading for more time to voice their concerns. ACL Fest has come and gone, but you […] The post Parents ask for more time as AISD plans...

The city of Austin is facing a deadline to remove roadway art, like the rainbow crosswalk at Fourth and Colorado streets or the words “Black Artists Matter” painted atop 11th Street. Gov. Greg Abbott says failure to do so would cause the city to risk losing state and federal dollars for future road projects. We’ll […] The post Austin’s rainbow crosswalks, street lette...

It's Weekend 2 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, and Austin Signal is capping off our first week on the air by broadcasting a special hour from Zilker Park. We're talking with local trio Next of Kin, who are playing the festival this year. And KUTX's Deidre Gott joins with a retrospective on how ACL has changed over the years – and she would know, because she's never missed a festival. The...

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit in a case centered around the construction of a data center in Taylor on land that had been set aside for a park. We’ll hear from KUT Williamson County reporter Kailey Hunt, who has been following the story and speaking with the folks looking to put a halt to […] The post A massive data center in Taylor is moving forward appeared first on KUT & KUTX...

It’s been 34 years since Austin was rocked by the violent yogurt shop murders. Now, after a recent breakthrough in the case, the impact of the crime and the push to find justice is reverberating throughout the city. KUT’s Andrew Weber has an exploration of the many feelings running through the minds of folks trying […] The post 34 years later, Austin reflects on the impact of the yogur...

The discussion around Austin’s upcoming tax rate election is picking up as voters head to the polls in the coming weeks. That tax rate hike, on the ballot as Proposition Q, goes above what local officials are normally allowed by state law. It’s all part of the City of Austin’s effort to generate revenue to […] The post How Austin leaders hope to fund nonprofits’ efforts to ease homeles...

Howdy out there, Austin! This episode is the first live radio broadcast for Austin Signal. We’re discussing the proposed campus closures announced by the Austin Independent School District. More than a dozen schools would be shut down ahead of next school year as AISD works against a budget shortfall. We’ll dive into those details with […] The post Austin ISD proposes 13 school closure...

Advocates are raising awareness for Texas’ Safe Haven Laws. Also known as the “Baby Moses” Act, the law allows babies who are 60 days or younger to be safely surrendered to staff at places like hospitals and fire departments. We’ll hear more from KUT’s Olivia Aldridge. We’ll also hear how students at the Texas School […] The post How the Safe Haven law allows the safe and legal surrender of...

ACL Fest is just one day away, but if you’re looking to take in EVEN MORE live music this weekend, KUTX Program Director Matt Reilly will stop by to talk with us about the shows happening tonight and outside of the festival gates. Also, we’re talking tunnels! Bastrop is looking to have Elon Musk’s Boring […] The post Bastrop asks Elon Musk for tunnels to connect city trails appea...

Buying new? In this economy? Shopping secondhand is the go-to for many these days. But things are about to change for sellers using online retail platforms in Texas. KUT’s Nathan Bernier joins the show to tell us why the next thrifted gem you purchase may cost you more than it used to. Plus, we prepare for […] The post Texas starts taxing seller fees on sites like eBay, Etsy appeared f...