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Austin, Texas kut.org Joined February 2008

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KUT Austin @KUT 4h

Celebrate Austin’s iconic breakfast taco at a live taping of the Tacos of Texas podcast! The event will explore migas and their place in Tex-Mex culture, featuring special guests and judges Arnie-Tex, The Austin Eater and Austin Food Adventures. eventbrite.com/e/migas-madnes…

Join Arnie-Tex and Austin Food Adventures at the next live taping of Tacos of Texas on Nov. 15

KUT Austin @KUT 6h

Republican leaders have limited the city of Austin's ability to regulate on issues ranging from property taxes to light-rail. With power shifting to Democrats, some changes are already underway. kut.org/austin/2026-11…

Austin's relationship with the state has been strained for decades. Now, city leaders are optimistic

KUT Austin @KUT 21h

Shane James has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of four people in Austin during a 2023 shooting spree. kut.org/crime-justice/…

www.kut.org Man sentenced to life in prison after shooting spree that left 6 dead in Austin and San Antonio A Travis County jury rejected Shane James' insanity defense following the December 2023 string of shootings throughout Austin.

KUT Austin @KUT 1d

Following last week's election results, Austin ISD has halted its cooperation with a state investigation into its spending, challenging the Texas comptroller’s authority to question district employees. From @_AustinCurrent:
kut.org/education/2026…

www.kut.org After Huffines’ defeat, Austin ISD halts cooperation with state investigation The school district questions the state’s demands for library records and staff interviews as incoming Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt plans changes

KUT Austin @KUT 1d

The public safety and wellness team for the city of Austin is reaching out to firefighters to educate them on mental healthcare in response to suicides in AFD in recent years. kut.org/austin/2026-11…

Deaths by suicide in Austin Fire Department lead to focus on mental health and prevention