What about Austin has you curious?
Some neighborhoods around Austin have their own reputation. Most of them are probably not all that accurate.
We spend a lot of time in Austin talking about how many new people move here. But most of us... more
If you’ve ever been jealous of the lush, beautiful patches of wildflowers along Austin’s highways, this story is for you.
Audrey McGlinchy on the prevalence, psychology and behavior of what are maybe humans’ most vexing pest.
He’s everywhere: TV, radio, billboards, YouTube. What’s the marketing strategy for this personal injury lawyer?
At one point, this tower was Austin’s main communication link to the outside world. Decades later, is it a landmark... more
There’s your standard gray sidewalk, of course. But what on Earth does a red sidewalk mean?
The full transcript of this episode of ATXplained is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is... more
The full transcript of this episode of ATXplained is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is... more
Before there was an IHOP, there was a university that attempted to revolutionize higher education for immigrants at the corner... more
Off to Austin’s west, you may have seen a collection of towers with their red lights blinking through the night.... more
We question a question about the history of this Mexican-American cemetery — one that stands in contrast to many of... more
No matter the season, the iconic Austin dive bar off Justin Lane is filled with snow globes, Christmas trees and... more
It seems like a simple question, with a simple answer. But there’s more to it.
Army veteran Denise Gordon questioned whether it makes any sense for lawmakers from the second-largest state in the country and... more
The Texas Legislature’s regular session is nearing an end. While some of the laws passed during these sessions are crucial... more
In a city with a reputation as being young, we got a question about where all of Austin’s older people... more
There’s the Moody College of Communication at UT, the Moody Rooftop at the Contemporary Austin, Moody Hall at St. Edwards... more
The process can leave him feeling “beat up,” but he still gets the thrill he felt when he painted for... more
Every week banana peels, coffee grounds, moldy strawberries and pizza boxes are placed in green bins and rolled out to... more
Plastic in the U.S. is largely going unrecycled, but the city says that’s not so for the plastic we put... more
Two-stepping originated from foxtrot and has been danced to country music in dancehalls around Austin for ages. Influenced by other... more
One of the oldest homes still standing in Austin was once known as The Chateau. Its residents hosted legendary parties... more
Brian Vargo was 20 years old when he disappeared in 1976. The UT Austin student seems to have simply vanished.
The landmark theater in downtown Austin has been a source of movie entertainment for more than a century, while many... more
According to the Public Works Department, the city is missing about 1,600 miles of sidewalk — a length of concrete... more
The Zilker Zephyr stopped running almost four years ago, and there’s still no miniature train in Zilker Park.
As an enticement to get tickets to our next ATXplained Live show at the Paramount Theatre on Feb. 22 —... more
Decades ago, the public event space was full of life. Now it’s rundown, like an old relic.
Does it make any sense to live in a dark-colored house in a state like Texas? We ask experts whether... more
Your grip on the steering wheel tightens as you squint to find the road markings and avoid smashing into another... more
The Pinnacle building in Oak Hill was intended to be an office tower, but then the economy tanked and it... more
There’s expensive stuff, and then there are those things that just have value.
El Camino Real de los Tejas is a National Historic Trail that traces back to before the start of Texas.... more
We’re bringing our show back to the stage next month at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin. Tickets available now... more
Who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt? But is any of it real? KUT’s Skye Seipp tries to find the... more
We first met Yorkie Louie in 2020. Now, he’s leaving the dance floor — at least in Austin.
The bizarre tale of completely made up stories about one of Austin’s oldest trees — and an even more bizarre... more
A traffic median can be anything you imagine. A field of green grass. A pedestal for a classic statue. Or... more
You’ll find no signs for now — but that doesn’t mean you can drive as fast as you want.
The bizarre tale of completely made up stories about one of Austin’s oldest trees — and an even more bizarre tale that’s... more