Luz Moreno-Lozano
City Hall ReporterWhat I cover
The City of Austin is home to nearly 1 million people. The city is represented by 10 council member districts and a mayor. My work is focused on highlighting the decisions the 11-member City Council makes and how that affects the people of Austin. That can include decisions about housing, child care, homelessness and public safety. I am interested in covering affordability in Austin more closely and how the decisions being made by the Austin City Council are impacting working people and people of color.
My background
Before joining KUT, I spent five years covering communities for the Austin American-Statesman. I focused on Austin’s wealthy suburbs to the west before moving to covering growth and equity issues in East Austin and Hays County. I was also a National Press Foundation Widening the Pipeline fellow from 2022-2023, during which I learned from field experts on a variety of topics from data journalism to career guidance.
I have spent most of my career covering communities and local politics. I began in 2013 working as a general assignment reporter for a small paper just outside San Antonio. I covered everything from city and county politics to high school sports and community events.
I was born and raised in San Antonio (where the good tacos are). I graduated from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!) with a degree in communication and a minor in Journalism.
Journalistic ethics
Like my colleagues, I am committed to upholding the standards of integrity. While on assignment, I identify myself as a reporter for KUT and do my best to get as many voices as I can so we get a full picture of what’s happening. I always ask permission when recording interviews over the phone and make sure to ask for full name and pronunciation.
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Bert James Baker pleaded guilty after yelling racial slurs at a group of friends before stabbing one of them last February. -
The redevelopment plans also include on-site services such as mental health counseling, youth programming and support for elderly residents. -
Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023. She spent eight months in captivity before she was rescued. -
The new map eliminates one of Travis County's two Democrat-held seats and pits Doggett against Rep. Greg Casar. -
Across Travis County, medics are working to respond to emergency calls while dealing with budget challenges after voters rejected a property tax increase that would have brought in more funding. -
The city passed a revised budget after Prop Q, which would have raised an additional $110 million in taxes, was defeated in the November election. -
Because voters rejected Proposition Q, which would have generated an additional $110 million, the City Council must make cuts to balance the budget. -
Council members are expected to work on the new budget and approve it by the end of the month. -
Most wildfires are caused by human activities and can spread quickly. Taking precautions to protect yourself, your family and your community can go a long way. -
The higher tax rate would generate nearly $110 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year to help reduce homelessness, improve parks and enhance public safety.
