Trey Shaar
All Things Considered Producer, Reporter, HostAustin resident, on and off, mostly on, since 1986. Covering news of Central Texas and beyond since 1994. Father since 2010. Maker of sounds, informational and otherwise, since longer ago than any of the above. You can email him at tshaar@kut.org.
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Austin will be the setting for the release of the first-ever scratch-and-sniff stamps from the U.S. Postal Service. The stamps depict a variety of frozen…
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A judge has dismissed a complaint against confessed Austin bomber Mark Conditt now that his body has been identified and released to his family, U.S.…
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The City of Austin is suspending its Citizens Review Panel, leaving police with less public oversight – at least for now. The move ends 17 years of…
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A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Central Texas until 7 p.m. Patchy drizzle is creating slick spots on roadways. The Austin-Travis County Traffic…
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Researchers have discovered a new planet in a distant solar system, bringing the total number in the system to eight – the same number as in our own solar…
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Texas phased out the use of solitary confinement as punishment for prisoners this month, but it still plans to keep thousands alone in cells.Texas…
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Two companies, both using the name Stubb's, have reached an agreement to settle a trademark dispute. It means the restaurant and live music venue called…
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Tom Herman is coming back to the 40 Acres, this time as Head Coach of the Longhorns football team. The announcement from University of Texas Athletics…
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The violent arrest of an elementary school teacher after a traffic stop is being investigated by Austin police. There are questions about the arrest…
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At least two people are missing after flooding that occurred late Thursday night into Friday morning, with some areas of Southeast Austin seeing as much…