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Austin Juneteenth parade brings families to the heritage district
Austin marked Juneteenth with a Friday parade through the African American Cultural Heritage District. Families, local groups and city officials took part in a celebration with deep roots in Texas and Austin.
UT study finds lead concerns in Austin's Colony water samples
A University of Texas at Austin study found some household water samples from Austin's Colony exceeded limits or guidelines for lead and other metals. Residents in the far East Austin neighborhood have long questioned the quality and cost of service from Texas Water Utilities.
UT Austin fires KUT general manager Debbie Hiott
UT Austin removed Debbie Hiott as general manager of KUT Public Media, effective immediately. The leadership change follows tension over KUT's first festival and affects one of Central Texas' major public media organizations.
UT history revisits the Tower's library years
A UT Austin campus history piece looks back at the Main Building's Life Science Library from 1933 to 1977. One detail stands out: a hidden pneumatic tube console once moved book request slips through the Tower stacks.
Austin FC names Jim Curtin as next head coach
Jim Curtin will take over Austin FC after the MLS season ends in December. Interim coach Davy Arnaud will stay in charge through the rest of 2026.
Austin's Mexican American Cultural Center reopens after renovations
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center reopened Saturday after three and a half years of work. The updated center adds galleries, classrooms, a teaching kitchen, green space and a shaded plaza.
UT Austin funds 11 early research projects
UT Austin awarded New Directions in Research seed grants to 11 faculty projects. Each grant provides up to $60,000 for early work meant to support future outside funding bids.
UT Austin looks back at the Main Building's Life Science Library
A new campus history piece focuses on the Life Science Library on the second floor of UT Austin's Main Building. The space opened in 1934 as part of the original library building and remains a major stop on campus tours.
Austin growth brings tech investment and daily pressure
Austin’s expansion is tied to large technology investments, new residents, UT Austin and SXSW. Housing costs, traffic and public infrastructure are the main strains for local residents.
Flash flood warnings cover parts of Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties
Heavy rain prompted flood alerts across the Austin area Friday evening. Warnings included parts of Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties, with a wider watch in effect for Travis, Hays and Williamson counties.
KUT starts summer reading bingo for Austin readers
KUT is running a summer reading bingo challenge through Aug. 26. Participants can use books to complete prompts and earn small prizes tied to Austin events and partners.
Texas pet owners watch for screwworm risk
A confirmed New World screwworm case in a South Texas calf has led to a quarantine zone near La Pryor. Pet owners should watch wounds closely because dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and other warm blooded animals can be affected.