TXplained wants to share a new podcast with you. 24 Hours in Austin tries to answer the question: What does... more

Our question asker noticed it happening at Boggy Creek Trail. But the explanation is weirder — and more fun! —... more

We investigate why “Austin treasure” Bob Schneider has seen big success on the local scene, but hasn’t seemed to crack... more

It’s the hot to Barton Springs’ cold. Why is Big Stacy warm year-round?

A generation of Austinites’ memories all line up: several alligators right in Zilker Park in the 1980s. Is it some... more

In 1974, Austin was host to an epic — and epically messy — concert at UT’s Texas Memorial Stadium. This... more

A mysterious poster about a famous artist with no connections to Texas — or Jason’s Deli — leads us on... more

Where the pain stops and the good memories begin.

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the color of Austin’s contemporary skyline.

It’s break time. Everyone out of the pool. But what’s that sound?

When you walk along The Drag, there’s not much to see in terms of businesses. Sure, there’s some hustle and... more

When a person buys a property under an HOA, they’re agreeing to any rules the HOA enacts. But there are... more

Does the color of your house make a difference in how energy efficient it is? We try to find out.

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.

We spend a lot of time in Austin talking about how many new people move here. But most of us... more

No. But there is more to it than that.

Austin thinks it has great food going for it. But does it? We look into the mystery of why more... more

We’re back with a story about a weird sculpture near MoPac and Enfield. But there’s more to it than that.

One ATXplained listener wanted to know how women going topless at public pools came to be popular in Austin.

Remember the movie Die Hard? It’s kinda like that.

A plumber. Who sings? As part of our Hi, Who Are You? spinoff, we get introduced to Herman Bennett.