Erin Geisler

Texas Standard producer Sarah Asch and KUT News journalists are leading a free teen journalism workshop at the Austin Central Library, July 16, 23 and 30. Teens ages 13–18 will learn core reporting skills — interviewing, research, and storytelling — to explore and share the stories of their communities.

KUTX 98.9 is your summer soundtrack with Wet, Hot Austin Summer — a season-long celebration of Austin’s music, heat and community. Tune in for sun-soaked playlists, ticket giveaways, and live events. KUTX is turning up the fun all summer long.

Join us for a casual morning meet-up on Saturday, June 7, at Mazama Coffee Co. in Dripping Springs between 9 and 11 a.m. Grab a coffee, say hello to some of the folks behind KUT Public Media — including Hays County reporter Maya Fawaz — and pick up some free KUT News swag. We’d love to meet you and hear what matters most to you in your community.

Join Texas Standard’s Laura Rice, The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey, and KUT News’ Mose Buchele, as they break down the highs, lows and head-scratchers from the 2025 Texas Legislative Session.

The Long Center and KUTX 98.9’s The Drop-In returns May 22 with free weekly summer concerts on the lawn, running Thursday evenings through August 14. This year’s lineup features a dynamic mix of iconic and emerging Austin artists — set against skyline views and a one-of-a-kind 3D-printed stage.

Join KUT News and KUTX 98.9 for a tailgate before the Texas Longhorns baseball team takes on the Florida Gators in their final weekend at home — Saturday, May 10, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

KUT and "Texas Standard" earned top recognition at the 2025 Texas Broadcast News Awards, winning nine honors — more than any other newsroom in the large market radio category. Presented by the Texas Association of Broadcasters, the awards highlight excellence in local journalism. KUT News and "Texas Standard" were jointly recognized for Overall Broadcast Excellence, with standout wins in digital storytelling, election coverage, feature reporting and more.

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.