Erin Geisler

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.

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!