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8:38

Why Are There So Few Homes With Basements Around Austin?

ATXplained ·

2018/10/18

Basements are common in other parts of the country. So why not here? Is it the rock? The flooding? Nope. The post Why Are There So Few Homes With Basements Around Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:23

What Ever Happened To Austin’s Long-Running Aqua Fest?

ATXplained ·

2018/10/04

For decades, Aqua Fest was an annual celebration in Austin. Then, it stopped. One ATXplained listener wanted to know why. The post What Ever Happened To Austin’s Long-Running Aqua Fest? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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1:05

We’re Doing A Live Show! Come Be A Part Of It!

ATXplained ·

2018/08/24

Join us on Friday, September 21 at 7 p.m. at the Texas Union Theater on the UT campus. Details and tickets (they’re free) are right here. The post We’re Doing A Live Show! Come Be A Part Of It! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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6:32

How Did These Tropical Fish Wind Up Thriving In...

ATXplained ·

2018/06/28

An Austin creek is home to a wild population of platyfish, known worldwide as colorful, affordable pet-store species. But they jumped the tank as early as 2004. The post How Did These Tropical Fish Wind Up Thriving In Austin’s Waller Creek? 🐠 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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9:09

Why Are You Not Allowed To Swim In Lady Bird Lake?

ATXplained ·

2018/06/14

You can canoe, kayak, paddleboard — but don’t get in the water. Why not? MORE HERE The post Why Are You Not Allowed To Swim In Lady Bird Lake? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:47

Is It Bee Cave Or Bee Caves? And Where Are The Bees? 🐝

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2018/05/31

It’s a question that’s vexed people for years. But were there ever any bees? The post Is It Bee Cave Or Bee Caves? And Where Are The Bees? 🐝 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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9:19

What’s The History Behind That Bell Tower On Cesar...

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2018/05/24

At the end of Colorado Street on the north bank of Lady Bird Lake stands a six-story brick tower. So what’s it there for? The post What’s The History Behind That Bell Tower On Cesar Chavez? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:31

What’s That Weird-Looking Tower Up On 51st Street?

ATXplained ·

2018/05/11

Water tower? Government conspiracy? KUT’s Joseph Leahy investigates. The post What’s That Weird-Looking Tower Up On 51st Street? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:20

What’s The Difference Between Ranch-To-Market And...

ATXplained ·

2018/05/04

RM? FM? Do they even go to farms or ranches? You can read more here. The post What’s The Difference Between Ranch-To-Market And Farm-To-Market Roads? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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13:12

What’s The Story With This Tiny Cemetery In The...

ATXplained ·

2018/04/24

Out by the Austin airport, there’s a tiny cemetery in a huge construction site. Who’s buried there? What will become of it? See more here. The post What’s The Story With This Tiny Cemetery In The Highway Median? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:04

What’s The Story Behind The Different Tags On Trees...

ATXplained ·

2018/04/20

You can’t not notice the trees that line the paths on Austin’s many hike and bike trails. But have you ever noticed a fair amount of them are numbered? The post What’s The Story Behind The Different Tags On Trees Around Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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6:43

Why Do So Many Self-Storage Places Keep Popping Up In...

ATXplained ·

2018/04/11

It seems like they’re everywhere: Self-storage facilities. Why are there so many being built in Austin? The post Why Do So Many Self-Storage Places Keep Popping Up In Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:45

Can You Get A Refund If The MoPac Toll Lanes Aren’t...

ATXplained ·

2018/04/04

The operators of the MoPac tolls lanes say the “goal” is 45 mph — so what happens if it doesn’t meet that goal? The post Can You Get A Refund If The MoPac Toll Lanes Aren’t Moving At 45 MPH? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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10:16

Why Is The Map On The Floor Of The Austin Airport...

ATXplained ·

2018/03/08

It looks like Austin…but the streets are all spelled wrong. Why? The post Why Is The Map On The Floor Of The Austin Airport Full Of Misspellings? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:36

Who’s That Distinctly Texan Voice Behind The...

ATXplained ·

2018/03/01

You might have heard that twang beckoning you across the street. Meet the real-life person behind the walk signal. The post Who’s That Distinctly Texan Voice Behind The Crosswalk Signals Around Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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9:09

Raiders of the Lost Archive: Is This Building Off...

ATXplained ·

2018/02/23

What really happens inside this government facility in Central Austin? The post Raiders of the Lost Archive: Is This Building Off Shoal Creek A Top-Secret Warehouse? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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9:33

Is It Really Legal To Walk Down The Street With A...

ATXplained ·

2018/02/15

Colter Sonneville had a hunch that it might be legal to walk down the street with an open beer in most of Austin’s residential neighborhoods. It started when he noticed some big signs around Chicon and East Cesar Chavez streets. The post Is It Really Legal To Walk Down The Street With A Beer In Austin Neighborhoods? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:39

Dan Is Moving To Austin. He Asked Us For Book...

ATXplained ·

2018/02/06

We got almost 200 recommendations when we asked for your favorite books about Austin and/or Texas. Here are but a few of the ones you sent in. The post Dan Is Moving To Austin. He Asked Us For Book Recommendations. You Had Plenty. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:51

What Are Capitol View Corridors?

ATXplained ·

2018/02/02

State and city efforts to preserve views of the Texas Capitol have led to some oddly-shaped buildings in downtown Austin. The post What Are Capitol View Corridors? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:17

How Do Emergency Alert Systems Work In Austin?

ATXplained ·

2018/01/25

The story behind that annoying weekly test of the Emergency Alert System. The post How Do Emergency Alert Systems Work In Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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