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ATXplained

Every day at KUT, we try to think about what you want to know. That’s what drives the decisions we make about the stories we tell. But we wanted to try an experiment to bring you, the audience, closer to the news and storytelling we do at KUT.

So we started our ATXplained project – a crowdsourced reporting project in which we ask you what you want us to investigate and what stories you'd like us to tell.

It's simple. You ask a question, we put it to a vote and, if your question gets chosen, a KUT reporter, with your help, will set out to try and answer that question.

So give it a try. Ask your question right now:

Austin

Why Is The Stretch Of Guadalupe That Runs Parallel To UT Campus Called 'The Drag'?

Daphne Glasgow gets nostalgic when she thinks of The Drag, the strip of shops and restaurants nestled along the UT Austin campus on Guadalupe Street. On…
Austin

What's The Story Behind The 'Will You Marry Me?' Mural On The Taxidermy Shop In South Austin?

Nadia Hamdan
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It all started with a mural.“I just remember asking: What is the deal with this mural?” Tony Garcia says. “I mean, was there a message to it? What’s…
Austin

You Can Vote At A Lot Of Austin Grocery Stores, Except H-E-B. Here's Why.

Jimmy Maas
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If you're from Austin, voting in a grocery store probably feels like a normal thing. But to those who are newer to town, it's unusual.Mariko Troyer grew…
Austin

Austin's Club Scene Has A Godfather. Here's His Story.

Audrey McGlinchy
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At a club on Sixth Street just before midnight on a Saturday, there is anarchy: A woman dressed as a mermaid climbs onstage in front of the DJ booth,…
Transportation

Who Writes The 'Funny Little Messages' On Signs Along Austin Roads?

Samuel King
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Traffic is one constant of life in Austin. But every so often, there’s something that breaks the monotony of brake lights: a sign reminding you that…
Austin

Here Are Our Top 5 ATXplained Stories Of 2019

Matt Largey
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This has been a big year for our ATXplained project. We answered more than 20 audience questions about Austin's people, places and culture. Here's a look…
Austin

Who Started Austin's 37th Street Lights Tradition?

Jerry Quijano
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The Christmas light displays on a small strip of 37th Street just off Guadalupe are anything but normal. If you’re heading out this year, you’ll likely…
Station Information

Get Tickets Now For Our ATXplained Live Show On Jan. 23

Matt Largey
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TICKETS | Get your tickets hereFriends: Last year, our ATXplained project brought seven brand-new stories based on your questions to the stage.Hundreds of…
Austin

Who Is The One Chatty Guy Who Works At The Post Office In East Austin?

Matt Largey
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When Christine Hannon was getting married a few years ago, she found herself at her local post office on East Sixth Street a lot.“There was a ton of stuff…
Life & Arts

Remembering Richard Tuttle, A Longtime School Crossing Guard In Dove Springs

Matt Largey
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At the intersection of Palo Blanco and Pleasant Valley, near Mendez Middle School, there’s a makeshift memorial: Signs, balloons, candles and handwritten…