Should Austinites Pay More To Use City Parks?
A tax rate election is getting more and more likely, as Austin City Council members seem less interested in cutting services in order to adopt a budget that balances out a $33 million deficit. But Aus...
29 Jul 202531min
Redistricting, Flood Alerts, THC Bans and More From the Special Session
A special session is underway at the Texas Capitol, where lawmakers have a list of 18 items to address in just 30 days. While regulating THC products used to be at the top of the list, that all change...
28 Jul 202522min
Joe Rogan Boosts Local Democrat, ACL's Emergency Fundraiser, and Austin's Newest Comedy Club
Everyone's talking about Austin-area Rep. James Talarico after the Democrat's interview on the Joe Rogan Experience was published this week. And, everyone wants to know: Will he throw his hat in the r...
25 Jul 202535min
How NPR's Funding Cuts Affect Your Favorite KUT Shows
For lots of Austinites, the swag one gets for donating to our local NPR station, KUT, is a status symbol. Grackle-adorned totes and socks are practically a currency — this city loves the news station ...
24 Jul 202527min
Why Austinites Should Still Conserve Water, Even After Flooding
Yes, we just saw record-breaking rainfall that brought more rain to Austin in July than we typically see throughout an entire summer. And yes, the reservoirs that hold Austinites’ drinking water are 9...
23 Jul 202523min
A Local’s Guide to Thrifting
Newsflash: Things are expensive, and retailers are hiding costs related to inflation and economic unknowns everywhere they can. Fear not, Austinites, we have a solution for you. This city is full of s...
22 Jul 202537min
How Musk Has Infiltrated Texas State Government
The world’s richest man may not have the same power he once had in the White House, but Elon Musk has become quite powerful in Austin, at the seat of Texas government. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by...
21 Jul 202535min
Austin’s $6.3B Budget Proposal, Antone’s Big Birthday, and Locals Fundraise for Flood Relief
This week, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax unveiled his proposed $6.3 billion budget, which aims to shore up the city's deficit while avoiding a direct call for a tax-rate election. But will it work...
18 Jul 202532min
