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Former head of Walden Media to take over UT's Moody College of Communication

By: Andrew Weber

Granat's hiring comes after a two-year search for a dean of the UT college that houses KUT and KUTX.

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APD, Travis County DA launch independent investigation into ICE shooting

By: Andrew Weber

Austin law enforcement have started their own investigation the shooting of Wilber Garces Pérez and have asked federal investigators for "key" pieces of evidence.

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Federal judge orders Texas to install AC in all of its prisons by the end of 2029

By: Andrew Weber, Kut By

A federal judge says Texas must install air conditioning at all of its state prisons by the end of 2029.

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Man accused of 2023 shooting spree in Austin, San Antonio could file insanity plea

By: Kut By, Andrew Weber

Shane James, the man who allegedly killed his parents in San Antonio before going on a shooting spree that left four people dead in Austin, intends to file an insanity plea, according to court filings this week.

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Hasan Piker to speak at UT Austin Wednesday

By: Andrew Weber

The far-left Twitch streamer is coming to the Forty Acres. The journey here hasn't been a smooth one.

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DA José Garza's prosecution was center stage at a Texas House hearing. He wasn't there

By: Kut By, Andrew Weber

Travis County's district attorney was much of the focus of a 12-hour Texas House committee hearing this week — but José Garza didn't attend.

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4 challengers hope to unseat incumbent José Velásquez in Austin's District 3

By: Kut By, Andrew Weber

As Council Member José Velásquez prepares for a potential second term, four East Austinites are looking to unseat him and shake up the dais at City Hall.

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Unarmed teen's shooting highlights need for more training, communication by APD and 911 call takers

By: Kut By, Andrew Weber

The fatal shooting of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II in July was characterized by the Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis as a likely "suicide by

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Austin Democrat Vikki Goodwin sees hope in 'unprecedented' race against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

By: Andrew Weber, Kut By

Vikki Goodwin wasn't exactly a household name when the then-top-ranked Texas Longhorns kicked off their 2026 football season.

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Travis County jury finds Daniel Perry not guilty of deadly conduct charge after 2020 shooting

By: Kut By, Andrew Weber

A Travis County jury declined to convict Daniel Perry of a misdemeanor deadly conduct charge stemming from the fatal shooting of a Black Lives Matter protester.