Around The Station

Celebrate season two of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen with host Laurie Gallardo and Austin artist BLK ODYSSY at The Vortex, Oct. 16. Enjoy a free live podcast recording, audience Q&A, food, drinks, and selfie station. RSVP to join this bold conversation on creativity and darkness in Austin.

We're welcoming eight fall 2025 interns from UT Austin and Texas State. These students will gain paid, hands-on experience across news, music, podcasts and multimedia teams, helping us deliver independent journalism, transformative music and community storytelling in Central Texas.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa joins The New Philanthropists for a fireside chat at Austin PBS on Sept. 29. Longtime host of Latino USA, Hinojosa will share stories from her barrier-breaking career amplifying underrepresented voices and reshaping American journalism. Tickets available for meet-and-greet and conversation.

Join KUT Public Media for an Afternoon Coffee Meet-up at Mozart’s Coffee in Austin on Sept. 24, 3–6 p.m. Meet KUT News, KUTX 98.9 and Texas Standard staff, share your thoughts, grab coffee and pick up free swag. Free and open to all.

Get to know journalist Corrie MacLaggan in the latest installment of our Three Questions series. She shares what she’s reading, the podcast that helps her unwind, and the Austin spots she loves — from Lady Bird Lake walks to tacos on East 12th Street.

Every taco has a story. In celebration of season cinco of the Tacos of Texas podcast. we asked taco journalist Mando Rayo five questions about what tacos reveal about Texas culture, community and tradition — and why his approach to “taco journalism” goes way beyond the plate.

Join the KUT News & KUTX 98.9 Student Open House on Sept. 3 at the Dealey Center for New Media. Explore behind the scenes, meet staff, learn about internships and volunteering, enjoy free snacks, win prizes and connect with the people and stories shaping Austin and Central Texas.

Join us August 26 for “Charting the Future of Texas Public Media,” a panel featuring leaders from KUT News, Panhandle PBS and Austin PBS. Hosted by The Texas Tribune, this free, in-person and livestream event explores the future of public media in Texas.

Join KUT for an unforgettable night of brand new stories based on your questions about Austin's people, places and culture.

Are you a KUT Public Media super fan? We’re looking for passionate listeners to help us connect with more Central Texans. Ambassadors get behind-the-scenes access, attend quarterly info sessions and share the impact of KUT News, KUTX 98.9, Texas Standard and KUT & KUTX Studios. Our interest form is open now!