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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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23:04

Austin-Bergstrom bringing big changes in the new year

Austin Signal ·

2026/01/07

Austinites aren’t the only ones who are bringing some change to the new year. The airport in Austin will be undergoing some modifications in 2026. More gates, more flights – and more construction.We’ll take a closer look at the changes happening at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Plus, a major milestone has been reached in the construction […]The post Austin-Bergstrom bringing big changes in the new year appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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How Austinites may be affected with Affordable Care...

Austin Signal ·

2026/01/06

As we embark on the new year, many are expecting higher costs for the health care they need to live their best lives. That’s after Congress failed to extend subsidies to the Affordable Care Act during last year’s government shutdown and ahead of the new year deadline. We’ll talk about how Austinites and Texans will […]The post How Austinites may be affected with Affordable Care Act subsidies expired appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:04

Crime statistics for Austin trended downward in 2025

Austin Signal ·

2026/01/05

Crime statistics for Austin trended downward in 2025, with the city experiencing the lowest number of murders this decade. We’ll talk about the trends, both locally and nationally, and discuss why the sentiment that crime is rising still persists. Also, the city has released an updated design plan for a revamped Sixth Street. What will […] The post Crime statistics for Austin trended downward in 2025 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:07

New year, new Texas laws on the books

Austin Signal ·

2026/01/02

The start of 2026 brings a bevy of new laws across the state, with a focus on taxes. Other new legislation focuses on artificial intelligence and how sheriff’s offices will work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. New toll lanes have opened on 183 North, and the additional access could mean increased traffic on your drive […]The post New year, new Texas laws on the books appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:49

Reflecting on the year in Austin as 2025 winds down

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/31

It’s the final day of 2025, and we’ve been taking some time to listen back and reflect on the year that was here in Austin. Austinites love supporting local shops and restaurants, but the hard truth is that running any kind of business is the city is a difficult and expensive pursuit. A look back […]The post Reflecting on the year in Austin as 2025 winds down appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:48

What Austin called 311 about in 2025

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/30

This year, Austinites reached out to 311 with 285,000 requests, covering everything from garbage and loud music to animal bites and scooters. We’ve got more about those requests — and some coyotes. KUT News launched a new desk in 2025: the Art Beat. We’re talking about the year in arts in Austin, including the return […]The post What Austin called 311 about in 2025 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Reflecting on the year of news in Austin

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/29

It’s the last week of 2025, and we’re reflecting on the year of news here in Austin, including:Resolution in a decades-long cold case known as the Yogurt Shop Murders.The summer’s deadly flooding in Austin and Central Texas.School campuses set to shutter across the city. We’re also taking a look at the status of Austin’s housing […] The post Reflecting on the year of news in Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:37

What it’s like to work as a Paramount usher

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/26

It’s been a busy year, and KUT’s multimedia team has been capturing the moments that defined Austin in 2025. So which ones stood out most? Visuals Editor Deborah Cannon takes us through the year in photos. The Paramount Theatre is known for hosting unforgettable events — but have you ever wondered how audiences find their […]The post What it’s like to work as a Paramount usher appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Austin doctor spins vinyl to bring music therapy to...

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/24

An Austin doctor is using vinyl records to help patients cope with serious illnesses and difficult treatments. KUT’s Olivia Aldridge has a look at how music is helping in the healing process. Texans have access to some of the best bird-watching opportunities in the country. We’ll go behind the scenes of an annual census of […]The post Austin doctor spins vinyl to bring music therapy to patients appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:00

Caldwell library expands adult education classes

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/23

A library in Caldwell has become a beacon of hope for adults looking to get their GED or further their education — and volunteers are helping make that possible. The Texas Standard’s Sarah Asch has the story. A look back at major developments in the business world this year and how they’re shaping the Austin […]The post Caldwell library expands adult education classes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:35

Records in Ken Paxton divorce case are unsealed

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/22

Records in the divorce case for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have been unsealed after a judge’s order. We’re talking with the Texas Newsroom’s Lauren McGaughy to find out what that means for the case. Travelers at the Austin airport will soon have more options. KUT transportation reporter Nathan Bernier has the details on the newest […] The post Records in Ken Paxton divorce case are unsealed appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:33

Austin reaches labor contract deal with city’s...

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/19

Austin has reached a four-year, $63 million contract deal with the city’s firefighters, ending months of negotiations with the Austin Firefighters Association. Calling all bird enthusiasts: Texas Standard’s Raul Alonzo explains what a bird count is, why it matters, and how you can take part. KUTX’s Confucius Jones, one half of hip-hop podcast The Breaks, shares […]The post Austin reaches labor contract deal with city’s firefighters appeared first on KUT & KUTX

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23:41

Austin faces a high-stakes choice on funding parks...

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/18

Austin faces a high-stakes choice on funding parks over I-35, with city leaders split over how to move forward. It all centers on the question of which highway decks the should city commit to paying for. Catching up with longtime musician Robert Earl Keen, who’s gearing up for his Christmas shows here in Austin. Plus, from […]The post Austin faces a high-stakes choice on funding parks over I-35 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:24

State making list of trans Texans using driver’s...

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/17

The state of Texas is collecting information on transgender Texans using data from driver’s licenses — and it’s not clear what exactly that information is being used for. The Texas Newsroom’s investigative reporter and editor, Lauren McGaughy, has the story. The Trump administration is looking to make changes to federal policy that could affect how homeless […]The post State making list of trans Texans using driver’s license data appeared first on KUT & KUTX

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23:26

How Austin is preparing to keep outages minimal this...

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/16

The National Weather Service is forecasting warmer and drier-than-normal conditions for the Austin area this winter — but high-impact storms are still possible. What city officials and Austin Energy are doing to keep potential winter storm outages to minimum. Austin music legend Joe Ely has died at 78. Jeff McCord, KUT and KUTX’s former music director, reflects on […]The post How Austin is preparing to keep outages minimal this winter appeared first on KUT & KUTX

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23:21

A look at the public health landscape in Austin

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/15

Austin Public Health has experienced some federal and city budget cuts this year, and the failure of Proposition Q means some of those holes won’t be filled. We look at the public health landscape in Austin. The old Faulk Central Library in downtown Austin became the Austin History Center, and has been redone after a […] The post A look at the public health landscape in Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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24:04

‘Bathroom bill’ in effect, but enforcement is unclear

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/12

A new “bathroom bill” approved by Texas legislators has been in effect across the state for just over a week, requiring people to use public restrooms aligned with the sex they were assigned at birth. But there are still questions about how the law will be enforced, and here in Austin, a lot of it […]The post ‘Bathroom bill’ in effect, but enforcement is unclear appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:42

Austin’s light-rail poised to clear major hurdle

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/11

The light-rail transit line long promised to Austinites could soon clear a major hurdle – and that could give new momentum to a project that’s been dragged down through legal and political resistance. The latest on where the project is headed. Months after a Texas A&M professor was fired for discussing gender identity in a literature […]The post Austin’s light-rail poised to clear major hurdle appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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23:58

Austin Energy employee paid nearly $1 million to fake...

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/10

A former Austin Energy employee has been accused of defrauding the city utility of nearly $1 million over the course of six years by falsifying credit card payments to contractors and paying fake vendors that had addresses tied to him or his relatives. The YMCA in downtown Austin wants to expand and renovate, adding housing, restaurants and […]The post Austin Energy employee paid nearly $1 million to fake vendors before resigning, audit says appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios

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23:33

Blue Cross policyholders could lose in-network care...

Austin Signal ·

2025/12/09

Austinites and many others across Texas insured through Blue Cross Blue Shield could lose in-network access to Ascension Seton facilities on Jan. 1 unless the two sides can agree on a new contract. Austin has been a testing ground for autonomous vehicles: Zoox, Texla’s Robotaxi, Waymo. However, Waymo has now issued a software recall after videos […]The post Blue Cross policyholders could lose in-network care at Ascension appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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