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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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. -
The aquarium sits on the edge of Corpus Christi Bay, which can make it vulnerable to big storms. -
The film, based on a photo book about a Midwestern motorcycle club, hits theaters Friday. -
We are pleased to welcome 11 paid interns to the KUT and "Texas Standard" newsrooms and KUTX this summer. Over the next few months, they'll gain hands-on, real-world experiences to prepare them for careers in journalism, media production and more.
