KUT Austin

Infowars, the conspiracy-peddling site that's been based out of Austin since its founding in 1999, has been shut down. kut.org/news/2026-05-0…

Austin awarded more than $24 million in grants to 731 artists in March — but that was only a fraction of the requests it got for funding. Over 1,600 applicants asked for help, seeking more than $67 million. kut.org/life-arts/2026…

"What is he thinking?!" Mayor Kirk Watson texted a staffer as ATP pursued a $32 million office lease at 100 Congress Ave. AT KUT Fest, CM Paige Ellis agreed the plan was "tone-deaf," but said the dispute showed Project Connect oversight is working. kut.org/transportation…

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, cautioned his party not to nominate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate. kut.org/politics/2026-…

The first-ever KUT Festival brought politicians, organizers, artists and community members together for discussions about affordability, culture, elections and other issues impacting Austin and the nation. kut.org/austin/2026-05…

Residents of Georgetown voted to sell a portion of the city’s public water system to a private provider. The project now moves to the Texas Public Utility Commission for final approval — a process city leaders say could take up to two years. kut.org/energy-environ…

so fun to be at the @KUT Festival — a rip-roaring success in year one kut.org/politics/2026-… #txlege #tx2026

Great conversation @KUT Fest with Adam Loewy and Robin Rather “I love Austin but …” We discussed: ✅ Local politics ✅ Affordability ✅ Public transit ✅ Where do we go from here?

🎶⚡️We're excited to be at the inaugural #KUTFestival today! Enjoy a full day of great panels, a street fair and live music. Come say hi to our team and learn more about the Value of Public Power and what it means to have a community-owned utility powering Austin. #PublicPower

Funny and engaging convo with @LoewyLawFirm, @robinrather & @tplohetski about who we are as Austin and where we should go. TY @KUT! #KUTFest

The @KUT Festival was a great space for people to share their thoughts and perspectives. I went to the Turn Texas Blue panel and the I Love Austin, But… panel. Not everything was easy to hear, and I did not agree with every view, but that is part of who we need to be. Ready to listen and learn. Thank you to the panelists for being real and for the conversation. #txlege

I talked about it all at the "Austin's AI Gamble" panel this morning with @gttuttle (former CEO of @SiliconLabs, now building @circuit_ai) and @memeofaustin (founded @WeMeasureUS). And OG Austin reporter @omarg at @KUT Fest.

Every election season, Texas political pundits debate whether Democrats will be able to win a statewide seat, which they haven’t done since 1994 when Democratic Gov. Ann Richards lost her reelection bid to George W. Bush. kut.org/politics/2026-…

Austin has made some strides in improving housing affordability in recent years, but gaps in deeply affordable and middle class options persist, according to a panel of local leaders who spoke at the inaugural KUT Festival on Saturday. kut.org/housing/2026-0…

Great speaking speaking at @KUT Fest They did a great job pivoting. Fun to share the stage with @Ratherocity and @tplohetski #txlege

We’re out at Central Machine Works all afternoon for KUT Fest! Swing by and partake on this crazy beautiful day. @KUT @KUTX

McKenzie talked about his latest explorations into the dark side of cryptocurrency. More highlights from the KUT Festival: kut.org/austin/2026-05…

"There are a few more Cybertrucks than I remember growing up. A few more of the bros are around," @ben_mckenzie joked with @TexasStandard's David Brown at the KUT Festival. "So the culture has perhaps shifted a little bit, but I think Austin will always be Austin." #KUTFest

Travis County continues to see a significant decline in accidental drug deaths, according to data released Friday from the Medical Examiner’s Office. kut.org/health/2026-05…

KUT opened its inaugural news and music festival Friday night with talks on how political division and the end of federal funding are transforming public radio. The discussions took on unexpected relevance in light of recent tension between KUT and UT. kut.org/news/2026-05-0…