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Snow covers an intramural field in the North Loop neighborhood of Austin after a winter storm in February.

It's Becoming Clearer Who Profited From The Blackouts, And That's Raising Questions Of Price Gouging

Natural gas was in short supply during the blackouts and could be sold at a premium. With no market controls, gas increased hundreds of times its normal value.

The Lead: Austin, Travis County Reconsider Economic Incentives

Good morning, Austin’s in for a sunny but cool day, according to the National Weather Service. Here’s KUT News’ top overnight stories:Austin Council…

An oil rig and gas flares in far West Texas

Seeing An Industry 'Under Attack,' Texas Officials Debate Oil Production Cuts

A meeting of Texas oil and gas officials started Tuesday with a prayer both ominous and inscrutable. “Father, we come to you this morning recognizing an…

Bluebonnets and other wildflowers dot the landscape near I-35 earlier this month.

This Warm Winter, Austinites Can Look Out Their Windows And See Climate Change

Bats in December. Bluebonnets in January. Butterflies in February. These are a few of the unseasonal appearances Austinites noticed this warm winter. And,…

Volunteers Dinita Caldwell and her son, Dayne, load water into a car at Sims Elementary School on Saturday.

'The Need is Great': Residents Collect Food, Water At East Austin Emergency Distribution Center

The Black Leaders Collective has organized an emergency distribution site to help those affected by the Texas winter storm and its aftermath.

A speaker addresses the crowd at a pro-Palestinian protest on the University of Texas campus on Sunday May 5, 2024. The Texas Capitol building can be seen in the background.

Pro-Palestinian protest on UT Austin campus concludes peacefully, despite tension

About 300 people attended the peaceful protest on the South Lawn on Sunday. Around them, life continued as usual: People took graduation photos, a family played catch and tourists looked on with curiosity.

M.J. Hegar, candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at Democratic Party Headquarters in Austin on election night.

Live Updates: Election Results Are Coming In For Austin And Central Texas

It's Election Day in Texas for the March primaries.Our reporters will be sharing updates on what they see and hear throughout the day here. Check back for…

Austin's Population Is Booming. Why Is Its African-American Population Shrinking?

Last month KUT asked our audience to suggest stories they wanted us to report on. The story that listeners chose is about Austin’s African American…

Keelan Moses addresses the crowd during an LGBTQ rally in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, in Austin on June 5.

What's At Stake In 2020? Community Activist Wants To Make Sure Vulnerable Populations Are Heard

Keelan Moses, a burlesque performer and community activist, said they're focused on making sure everyone is heard in this election.“Growing up, you're…

A sign encourages construction workers in Austin to social distance.

Trabajadores De Construcción Tienen 5 Veces Más Chances De Ser Hospitalizados Por COVID-19, Según UT

Read this story in English.Los trabajadores de la construcción tienen cinco veces más probabilidades de terminar en el hospital a causa del COVID-19 que…

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