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Austin Signal

Every weekday, Austin Signal is the go-to place for the news of the day. Hosted by Jerry Quijano, the show covers news, music, sports, culture, and more from around Central Texas. KUT reporters break down stories from their beats, update you on breaking news, and more. Listeners will hear familiar voices from across KUTX, Texas Standard, and KUT/KUTX podcasts covering interesting stories and topics important to the Austin area.

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What Travis County voters need to know this election

Austin Signal ·

2025/10/24

There’s a lot on the November ballot, from proposed property tax increases to state constitutional amendments. KUT’s Katy McAfee walks us through what Travis County voters will see. Is something radioactive lurking in the walls of the state Capitol? KUT’s Juan Diego Garcia grabbed a geiger counter and went exploring for ATXplained. Plus: A look […]The post What Travis County voters need to know this election appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Austin will be getting a new $25 million boardwalk on...

Austin Signal ·

2025/10/23

Austin is getting a new boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake – though when is still up in the air. KUT transportation reporter Nathan Bernier has the latest on the $25 million upgrade. A new exhibit at Texas State University, “The Selena Effect,” spotlights the Queen of Tejano’s fashion through the eyes of her friend and longtime designer, […] The post Austin will be getting a new $25 million boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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Williamson County voters to weigh in on proposed tax...

Austin Signal ·

2025/10/22

Austinites aren’t the only Texans weighing proposed tax rate increases at the ballot box this year. In Williamson County, the Taylor and Liberty Hills school districts are asking voters for more dollars. KUT’s Kailey Hunt has a breakdown. We’re one week out from KUT’s ATXplained Live show at the Bass Concert Hall. We’ll talk with […]The post Williamson County voters to weigh in on proposed tax rate increases appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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Anti-Prop Q website raises ethics questions

Austin Signal ·

2025/10/21

With early voting underway, Austin’s Prop Q is front and center for many folks – and was the subject of an ethics complaint against a resident who created a website aiming to take down the ballot item. KUT’s Andrew Weber breaks it down. What Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest announcement of Austin cleanup efforts means for the […]The post Anti-Prop Q website raises ethics questions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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‘No Kings’ rally draws 20,000 protesters in Austin

Austin Signal ·

2025/10/20

A Travis County judge has signed off on a local disaster declaration to give the county access to resources and respond quickly to wildfires when and if they pop up this season. KUT’s Luz Moreno-Lozano joins us to talk preparedness. An estimated 20,000 people attended Austin’s ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday as part of planned […] The post ‘No Kings’ rally draws 20,000 protesters in Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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