Laura Rice
Producer, Texas StandardLaura first joined the KUT team in April 2012. She now works for the statewide program Texas Standard as a reporter and producer. Laura came to KUT from the world of television news. She has worn many different hats as an anchor, reporter and producer at TV stations in Austin, Amarillo and Toledo, OH. Laura is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, a triathlete and enjoys travel, film and a good beer. She enjoys spending time with her husband and pets.
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New human settlements constructed in recent years have made the waterway more hazardous, UT-Arlington civil engineering professor says. -
David Beebe says his family’s home ended up being high enough to escape full damage from floodwaters – but says if they hadn’t known the area so well, they may have driven into danger. -
Summer internships at KUT Public Media are more than just a resume boost — they’re an immersive, 30-hour-a-week experience that gives emerging professionals a real feel for life at a public media organization.This year’s intern cohort is especially dynamic, made up of current students and recent grads — some studying here in Austin, others returning home for the summer after time away at school. -
Heath Canyon Ranch was purchased by the Nature Conservancy in Texas and will be part of the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area. -
“Nearly every day I talk to someone my age and they say, ‘Oh if this had only been a thing when I was younger.’ And I think that speaks to the importance of this,” says Baylor’s first-ever Esports director and coach, Adam Stanley. -
Whether you prefer Robert Rodriguez films to those of Richard Linklater, or you'd rather watch Whip It over a rerun of Friday Night Lights, there's plenty to choose from when picking something to watch with an Austin connection. -
Eight interns joined KUT News and KUTX 98.9 this month and have quickly become integral members of their teams. They are actively contributing by pitching ideas, writing stories for both on-air and online platforms, and gaining firsthand experience in the fast-paced environment of a community focused radio station. -
“I do think there is something about turtles in general that they’re somewhat charismatic and people really like them,” said Justin Havird, a UT associate professor leading research involving the turtle ponds. -
The cities join a growing list of Texas jurisdictions deprioritizing arrests for four ounces or less of marijuana possession. -
Nine paid interns — selected from more than 80 applicants — joined five different teams across both stations this fall. The hands-on internships are designed to provide real-world experience and work samples for interns. Interns also receive supplemental programming on topics including confidence in the workplace and navigating job applications.
