Erin Geisler

We're welcoming eight fall 2025 interns from UT Austin and Texas State. These students will gain paid, hands-on experience across news, music, podcasts and multimedia teams, helping us deliver independent journalism, transformative music and community storytelling in Central Texas.

KUTX Rock the Park returns to Mueller Lake Park this fall with free, family-friendly concerts featuring The Tiarras, Tribe Mafia, Tele Novella, Joe McDermott, and more. Now in its 15th season, the Austin tradition brings neighbors and music lovers together for high-energy live performances under the Texas sky.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa joins The New Philanthropists for a fireside chat at Austin PBS on Sept. 29. Longtime host of Latino USA, Hinojosa will share stories from her barrier-breaking career amplifying underrepresented voices and reshaping American journalism. Tickets available for meet-and-greet and conversation.

Join KUT Public Media for an Afternoon Coffee Meet-up at Mozart’s Coffee in Austin on Sept. 24, 3–6 p.m. Meet KUT News, KUTX 98.9 and Texas Standard staff, share your thoughts, grab coffee and pick up free swag. Free and open to all.

Get to know journalist Corrie MacLaggan in the latest installment of our Three Questions series. She shares what she’s reading, the podcast that helps her unwind, and the Austin spots she loves — from Lady Bird Lake walks to tacos on East 12th Street.

Every taco has a story. In celebration of season cinco of the Tacos of Texas podcast. we asked taco journalist Mando Rayo five questions about what tacos reveal about Texas culture, community and tradition — and why his approach to “taco journalism” goes way beyond the plate.

KUT News has won its 11th National Edward R. Murrow Award for excellence in broadcast journalism. Transportation reporter Nathan Bernier earned the honor for his 2024 report on new runway safety technology at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, highlighting federal concerns after a near-miss incident that endangered 131 passengers.

Join the KUT News & KUTX 98.9 Student Open House on Sept. 3 at the Dealey Center for New Media. Explore behind the scenes, meet staff, learn about internships and volunteering, enjoy free snacks, win prizes and connect with the people and stories shaping Austin and Central Texas.

Join us August 26 for “Charting the Future of Texas Public Media,” a panel featuring leaders from KUT News, Panhandle PBS and Austin PBS. Hosted by The Texas Tribune, this free, in-person and livestream event explores the future of public media in Texas.

KUT Public Media has named veteran journalist Corrie MacLaggan executive editor of KUT News and The Texas Newsroom, starting Sept. 1. She will lead editorial strategy, strengthen collaboration, and grow audiences across digital, broadcast and on-demand platforms. An Austin native, MacLaggan brings more than 20 years of experience, including roles at The Texas Tribune and Reuters.