Texas Was Just Caught Racially Gerrymandering. Now What?
Texas’ new congressional map is back in the news after a three-judge federal panel blocked it from being used in the 2026 midterm elections. Gov. Greg Abbott has already appealed the ruling to the U.S...
20 Nov 202528min
Why Austin Is the Most Competitive Barbecue City in the U.S.
Gone are the days when people seeking good barbecue in these parts had to go on a road trip: Nowadays, a good smoked brisket is a stone’s throw away from basically every Austinite. And maybe as a resu...
19 Nov 202534min
Could Sen. Ted Cruz Save Texas Hemp?
After surviving the Texas Legislature, the hemp industry now faces a new challenge: In one year, products like gummies and drinks that are hemp-based or hemp-derived will be prohibited. The ban was fo...
18 Nov 202531min
The Federal Shutdown's Lingering Hunger Pangs
The six-week long federal government shutdown is over, but it is still affecting the 270,000 people in Central Texas who are a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the 74,000 fede...
17 Nov 202528min
Is Matthew McConaughey Running For Governor? Plus, Austin's Pet Problem & Black Tie Boxing
Austin is proud to be the nation's largest no-kill city, but with shelters overflowing and stray animals on the rise, is that title becoming unsustainable? On this week's Friday News Roundup, host Nik...
14 Nov 202541min
Essential Thrifting Tips for Austinites
It’s finally time to get your cozy clothes out and start shopping for the holidays — but these days, money might be a little tight. You’re in luck, though, since Austin has dozens of secondhand stores...
13 Nov 202536min
Is Austin’s $38 Burger Worth It?
The Michelin Guide doesn’t give awards for the best hamburgers in town, but have no fear, City Cast Austin is here to fill the void. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw ...
12 Nov 202536min
Inside the Fight Over UT’s Controversial Funding Deal With Trump
The University of Texas at Austin has until next week to respond to a controversial compact sent by the Trump Administration in early October, and some students are very opposed to the idea. Under the...
11 Nov 202534min
