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Zilker Park will partially reopen to the public Saturday, the city announced.
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Former Texas health official Dr. Jennifer Shuford will step down from her roles as deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention several months after joining the agency.
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Whether you’re looking for love, new friends or just good company, come find your people at our next KUT/X Connections — this Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/kut-kutx-co…
ALT Whether you’re looking for love, new friends or just good company, come find your people at our next KUT/X Connections
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In a streaming age that has largely rejected physical media, Austin VHS Swap is like the opposite of a doomsday cult. Every stack of tapes seems to say: Be the Blockbuster you wish to see in the world. kut.org/life-arts/2026-10-26…
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A judge has sided with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa after the Democratic gubernatorial candidate sued last week for access to unredacted versions of emails between Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire business owner Elon Musk. kut.org/politics/2026-10-27/…
ALT Gina Hinojosa wins court order to review Abbott-Musk emails, Gov. Abbott appeals
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Kay Andrews, who lives at Belmont Village Lakeway, went to vote last week. The 85-year-old said she’d “have to be dead” to miss an election. kut.org/politics/2026-10-27/…
ALT These Austin-area seniors are determined to vote, even with cancer and broken bones
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For the first time since 2018, Hays County voters will elect a new county judge. Here's what to know about the candidates. kut.org/politics/2026-10-26/…
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Texts and pamphlets purportedly sent out by a Texas transgender advocacy group were soon debunked as fake. But the scheme highlights how hard it can be to stem the flow of political marketing during election season — and to reverse its harmful effects. kut.org/politics/2026-10-27/…
ALT The Texas trans advocacy texts and mailers were fake. Their impact is real, and hard to control
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When James Talarico was still Jimmy, he learned politics as a student at UT Austin. I spoke to some people who knew him back then.
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Long before he became one of the state’s most powerful Republican leaders, Dan Patrick was a broadcaster with a flair for showmanship. Now, the three-term lieutenant governor is facing an unusually competitive reelection bid. kut.org/politics/2026-10-26/…
ALT Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who rose from sportscaster to Texas political powerhouse, seeks 4th term
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An Austin-based event invites anyone with interesting gossip to sign up to share it on stage, no storytelling experience needed. kut.org/life-arts/2026-10-21…
ALT People in Austin are sharing their juiciest gossip at this ‘spill the tea’ event
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U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico drew from a familiar Texas football story while speaking to a packed auditorium on the University of Texas at Austin campus on Friday evening, five days after the start of early voting for the 2026 midterm elections.
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ALT U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico holds rally at UT Austin ahead of Election Day
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Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate James Talarico is hosting a rally on campus this evening.
We are less than 2 weeks before Election Day. Early voting has also hit record breaking turnout thus far.
Follow our coverage @KUT.
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Hays County is electing new commissioners for Precincts 2 and 4. They will shape how the county manages its aquifers, budget and growth. kut.org/politics/2026-10-23/…
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Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa was seen as a long shot when she first launched her campaign challenging Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. But in recent months, polls have shown the race tightening. From @TexasStandard: kut.org/texasstandard/2026-1…
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The director of the embattled agency that oversees Texas’ youth prisons has resigned, according to a message she sent to staff members on Friday morning. kut.org/crime-justice/2026-1…
ALT Texas youth prison director resigns following controversial multi-day lockdown
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Austin artists Simon and Nikolai Haas are known for creating whimsical sculptures and furniture using mixed materials such as bronze, glass and fur. kut.org/life-arts/2026-10-21…
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“GERL GURL GORL!” is a one-person performance by Austin artist Andie Flores that explores girlhood, identity and fast food. And yes, there are plenty of poop jokes. kut.org/life-arts/2026-10-22…
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The University of Texas at Austin will have a new University College to oversee its recently announced core curriculum, which sets mandatory foundational courses all undergraduate students must complete. kut.org/education/2026-10-22…
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A Travis County jury has found Daniel Perry not guilty of a misdemeanor deadly conduct charge stemming from the fatal shooting of a Black Lives Matter protester. kut.org/crime-justice/2026-1…
ALT Daniel Perry found not guilty of deadly conduct after Austin shooting of Black Lives Matter protester
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