Erin Geisler

KUTX Live at Scholz Garten brings music fans closer to some of the developing and must-see artists of the 2025 SXSW Music Conference. Join us for four exclusive early morning broadcasts from 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 12, through Saturday, March 15. Experience live performances from highly anticipated artists from around the world.

Light the candles and cue the waltz: Texas Standard, the national daily news show of Texas, is celebrating its 10th birthday with a party on Sunday, March 2 – and you’re invited! Meet the show’s hosts and producers, listen to live music from Erika Wennerstrom, hear from special guests and raise a toast to 10 amazing years.

Austin’s favorite family-friendly live music series, KUTX 98.9’s Rock the Park, is making an energetic return to Mueller Lake Park. Get ready for an electrifying lineup featuring a hand-picked mix of local talent, including the high-energy grooves of Grandmaster, the genre-blending magic of LP Giobbi, the diverse rap styles of Tribe Mafia the rich cultural sounds of the Akins Mariachi Band, the indie charm of Telephone Company and more.

Light the candles and cue the waltz: Texas Standard, the national daily news show of Texas, is celebrating its 10th birthday with a yearlong celebration packed with stories, retrospectives and celebrations in cities across the Lone Star state. Since its debut on March 2, 2015, the show has been the go-to source for insightful reporting on the issues shaping Texas and the nation – all from a uniquely Texan perspective.

Meet some of our staff and pick up free swag at our next morning meet-up, Wednesday, Feb. 12.

We had such an incredible turnout – and even sparked a few connections – at our last mixer that we couldn’t resist hosting another one! This time, we're hosting a weekend afternoon event that might fit your schedule better.

Kick off the holiday season with KUT News, KUTX 98.9 and the Downtown Austin Alliance at the annual Holiday Sing-Along, Tree Lighting and Downtown Stroll. From 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Austin. This family friendly event is free!

For the podcast "24 Hours in Austin," 20 audio producers spent months documenting a handful of days in the life of Austin. They spent 24 hours straight in one location listening to people’s stories or struggles or whatever happened to be on their mind. They found that as big as Austin has gotten, standing still, it gets a little smaller.

Do you swipe right when someone’s profile says they’re a public radio fan? Are you seeking real life “driveway moments” where you want to stick around and learn more about someone? Join us for this free event.

KUT News and KUTX 98.9 General Manager Debbie Hiott has been elected to the NPR board of directors by NPR member station peers from across the country.