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Digital Producer

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Marisa Charpentier joined KUT as a digital producer in January 2020. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with degrees in journalism and Plan II Honors in 2018, she worked as a reporter for Community Impact Newspaper, covering the Central Texas communities of Cedar Park and Leander.

 

She is originally from St. Louis but grew up in Flower Mound, Texas.

 

Watch: NASA Astronauts On SpaceX Craft Return To Earth

By • Aug 2, 2020
NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley, left, and Robert Behnken returned to Earth on Sunday after blasting off to the International Space Station in the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in May.
Kim Shiflett / NASA

After spending two months at the International Space Station, astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley returned to Earth on Sunday afternoon.

UT Austin Pide A Los Estudiantes Que Se Pongan Cuarentena Antes De Llegar Al Campus En Agosto

By • Jul 30, 2020
UT Austin is offering in-person and hybrid classes this fall and welcoming students back to dorms.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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La Universidad de Austin le ha pedido a sus estudiantes que se pongan en cuarentena durante 14 días antes de llegar al campus este otoño.

UT Austin Asks Students To Self-Quarantine Before They Get To Campus In August

By • Jul 29, 2020
UT Austin is offering in-person and hybrid classes this fall and welcoming students back to dorms.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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UT Austin is asking students to self-quarantine for 14 days before they arrive on campus this fall.

The request is the latest effort in the university’s attempts to prevent COVID-19 infections in the UT community. Since March, 456 people on campus – including students, faculty and staff – have tested positive for the coronavirus. UT topped a New York Times survey published Wednesday of American universities with the most reported cases of COVID-19.

Policía De Austin Libera A Dos Personas Que Dispararon y Habrían Matado A Hombre Durante Protesta

By • Jul 27, 2020
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Las dos personas que abrieron fuego durante un incidente que llevó a la muerte de un hombre en una protesta de Black Lives Matter en el centro de Austin el sábado por la noche fueron liberadas después de ser interrogadas. Ambos tiradores se presentaron voluntariamente ante las autoridades, según el jefe de la Policía de Austin, Brian Manley. 

Austin Police Release Two People Who Fired Handguns In Deadly Incident During Protest

By • Jul 26, 2020
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

Both people who opened fire during an incident that led to the death of a man at a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Austin on Saturday night have been released after questioning. The shooters reported themselves to police, according to Austin Police Chief Brian Manley. 

Algae Harmful To Dogs Found In Lady Bird Lake At Red Bud Isle And Festival Beach

By • Jul 20, 2020
Algae in the water at Red Bud Isle on Aug. 9, 2019.
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon / KUT

Toxins from blue-green algae that led to the death of several dogs last year have been detected in two spots on Lady Bird Lake — Red Bud Isle and Festival Beach.

Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Central Austin Neighborhood

By • Jul 16, 2020
Austin Public Health says a pool of mosquitoes in Central Austin has tested postive for West Nile Virus.
Miguel Gutierrez Jr. for KUT News

A pool of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus has been detected in Central Austin, health officials announced Thursday. 

Austin Public Health Could Push For More Restrictions As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surge

By & • Jul 7, 2020
People line up for drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Austin.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

Austin surpassed a crucial threshold for COVID-19 hospitalizations Tuesday, which could signal possible restrictions on businesses and nonessential travel.

Los Proveedores De Pruebas De COVID-19 En Austin No Dan Abasto Con La Demanda

By • Jul 7, 2020
Cars line up at CommUnityCare's drive-thru testing site in Hancock Center on Thursday morning.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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Eran poco más de las 8 a.m. del lunes cuando la residente de Austin, Emma VanDelinder, llegó a un sitio de pruebas de COVID-19 de CommUnityCare. Pero cuando llegó, vio un cartel escrito a mano y se dio cuenta de que no tenía suerte. Las pruebas ya se habían terminado.

Gobernador Abbott Emite Una Orden Que Exige A Los Tejanos Cubrirse El Rostro En Público

By • Jul 2, 2020
People wear face coverings on South Congress Avenue on Wednesday
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Las personas en los condados de Texas con más de 20 casos de COVID-19 tendrán que llevar sus rostros cubiertos cuando estén en público a partir del viernes, y quienes no lo hagan podrían ser multados.

Gov. Abbott Issues Order Requiring Texans To Wear Face Coverings In Public

By • Jul 2, 2020
People wear face coverings on South Congress Avenue on Wednesday
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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People in Texas counties with more than 20 COVID-19 cases will be required to wear face coverings when in public starting Friday — and those who don’t could be fined.

COVID-19 Testing Providers In Austin Struggle To Keep Up With Demand

By • Jul 2, 2020
Cars line up at CommUnityCare's drive-thru testing site in Hancock Center on Thursday morning.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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It was a little after 8 a.m. on Monday when Austin resident Emma VanDelinder arrived at a CommUnityCare COVID-19 testing site. But when she drove up, she saw a handwritten sign and realized she was out of luck. Testing was over.

Ciudad de Austin Cerrará Todos Los Parques Y Centros De Recreación El Fin De Semana Del 4 De Julio

By • Jun 30, 2020
All city parks, including Zilker Park (pictured), will be closed over the Fourth of July weekend.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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La Ciudad de Austin ha decretado el cierre de todos los parques y centros recreacionales durante el fin de semana del Cuatro de Julio para tratar de prevenir el contagio de COVID-19. 

City Of Austin Will Close All Parks And Recreational Facilities Over Fourth Of July Weekend

By • Jun 29, 2020
All city parks, including Zilker Park (pictured), will be closed over the Fourth of July weekend.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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The City of Austin is closing all parks and recreational facilities over the Fourth of July weekend to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Travis County Bans Outdoor Gatherings Of More Than 100 People

By • Jun 25, 2020
A crowd sits on the lawn during Rock the Park by Mueller Lake.
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon / KUT

Outdoor gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited in Travis County starting Friday through July 10. 

County Judge Sam Biscoe issued an order Thursday that states violating the new restriction could result in a fine of up to $1,000.

Negocios De Austin Que No Obliguen A Usar Mascarillas Podrían Enfrentar Multas

By • Jun 24, 2020
People wear masks while waiting in line to enter a business on South Congress.
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Los negocios en Austin deben exigir a sus empleados, clientes y visitantes que se cubran el rostro a partir de este martes, de lo contrario podrían enfrentarse a una multa de hasta $1,000.

Abbott Dice Que COVID-19 Se Propaga A Ritmo "Inaceptable", Pero Volver A Cerrar Será Último Recurso

By • Jun 24, 2020
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A medida que las hospitalizaciones y los casos de coronavirus continúan aumentando en Texas, el gobernador Greg Abbott sigue instando a las personas a usar mascarillas y a seguir otros protocolos de salud para frenar la propagación de la enfermedad. 

"El COVID-19 se está propagando ahora a un ritmo inaceptable en Texas, y debe ser acorralado", dijo durante una conferencia de prensa este lunes.

Austin Retrasa Difusión Del Video Del Asesinato De Mike Ramos, Alegando Incumplimiento De La Policía

By • Jun 24, 2020
Graffiti references the police killings of George Floyd and Mike Ramos on the side of Austin Police Department headquarters.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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La publicación de las imágenes de la cámara corporal que grabó el asesinato de Mike Ramos a manos de un policía ha sido retrasada, informó la ciudad el domingo. El Departamento de Policía de Austin (APD, en inglés) había planeado publicar el video el lunes, pero no siguió el procedimiento adecuado, según el gerente de la ciudad Spencer Cronk.

Austin Businesses That Don't Comply With Face-Covering Requirement Could Face Fines

By • Jun 22, 2020
People wear masks while waiting in line to enter a business on South Congress.
Michael Minasi / KUT

Businesses in Austin must require their employees, customers and visitors to wear face coverings starting Tuesday, otherwise they could face a fine of up to $1,000.

Abbott Says COVID-19 Is Spreading At An 'Unacceptable' Rate, But Shutting Back Down Is A Last Resort

By • Jun 22, 2020
Julia Reihs / KUT

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As coronavirus hospitalizations and cases continue to rise in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is urging people to wear masks and follow other health protocols to slow the spread of the disease. 

“COVID-19 is now spreading at an unacceptable rate in Texas, and it must be corralled,” he said during a news conference Monday.

Austin Delays Release Of Video In Killing Of Mike Ramos, Citing Police Failure To Follow Policy

By • Jun 21, 2020
Graffiti references the police killings of George Floyd and Mike Ramos on the side of Austin Police Department headquarters.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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The release of body camera footage in the police killing of Mike Ramos is being delayed, the city said Sunday. The Austin Police Department had planned to release the video Monday, but failed to follow proper procedure, according to City Manager Spencer Cronk.

Tras Conocerse El Fallo Sobre DACA, Los Dreamers En Texas Suspiran Aliviados ... Por Ahora

By • Jun 19, 2020
UT Austin grad Kevin Robles is a DACA recipient
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon / KUT

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Cuando Kevin Robles, recién graduado de la Universidad de Austin, se despertó el jueves por la mañana y revisó su teléfono, vio la notificación de noticias de última hora y sintió que algunos de los temores que ha tenido durante los últimos años se disiparon. 

Condados De Hays y Travis Exigen A Los Negocios Que Obliguen A Usar Mascarillas

By • Jun 19, 2020
A face mask hangs from the rearview mirror of a parked car during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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Los condados de Hays y Travis están siguiendo los pasos de otros gobiernos locales de Texas y ordenando a las empresas crear políticas de seguridad que requieran que los empleados y los clientes usen protectores faciales o cubrebocas. 

Travis And Hays Counties Require Businesses To Mandate Mask Policies

By • Jun 18, 2020
A face mask hangs from the rearview mirror of a parked car during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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Travis and Hays counties are following the footsteps of other local governments in Texas and directing businesses to develop safety policies that require employees and customers wear masks. 

With DACA Decision Released, Recipients In Texas Breathe A Sigh Of Relief – For Now

By • Jun 18, 2020
UT Austin grad Kevin Robles is a DACA recipient
Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon / KUT

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When recent UT Austin graduate Kevin Robles woke up Thursday morning, he checked his phone, saw the breaking news notification and felt some of the fears he’s been holding the last few years dissipate. 

With Abbott's Green Light, Austin To Require Businesses To Enforce Mask Rules

By • Jun 17, 2020
A sign at an Austin restaurant on East Sixth Street tells customers to wear masks.
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

While the governor has said Texans can’t face penalties for not wearing face coverings, cities and counties can apparently mandate that businesses require their customers to wear masks. 

Austin Mayor Steve Adler issued an order Wednesday that requires businesses to start doing so by next week.

Salud Pública De Austin Ofrece Consultas Telefónicas Y Pruebas De COVID-19 En Casa

By • Jun 17, 2020
A mobile coronavirus testing site off I-35.
Michael Minasi / KUT

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Las personas sin acceso a Internet ahora pueden llamar a una línea directa para registrarse para realizarse una prueba gratuita de COVID-19. Los que no tienen transporte podrán pronto ser examinados en su casa.

To Remove Barriers, Austin Public Health Offers COVID-19 Assessments By Phone And At-Home Testing

By • Jun 16, 2020
A mobile coronavirus testing site off I-35.
Michael Minasi / KUT

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People without internet access can now call a hotline to sign up for a free COVID-19 test. Those without transportation can soon get tested at home.

Austin-Travis Urge A Tiendas Reducir Capacidad Y Pide A Residentes De Alto Riesgo Quedarse En Casa

By • Jun 15, 2020
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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El condado de Austin-Travis está renovando sus órdenes de quedarse en casa, ya que el área experimenta una tendencia al alza en los casos de COVID-19 y las hospitalizaciones.

Austin-Travis County Urges Businesses To Reduce Capacity, Advises High-Risk Residents To Stay Home

By • Jun 15, 2020
Gabriel C. Pérez / KUT

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Austin and Travis County are renewing their stay-at-home orders as the area sees an upward trend in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

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