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Every weekday, Austin Signal is the go-to place for the news of the day. Hosted by Jerry Quijano, the show covers news, music, sports, culture, and more from around Central Texas. KUT reporters break down stories from their beats, update you on breaking news, and more. Listeners will hear familiar voices from across KUTX, Texas Standard, and KUT/KUTX podcasts covering interesting stories and topics important to the Austin area.

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Vikki Goodwin's bid for lieutenant governor, Camp Mystic bankruptcy case, Girl Gurl Gorl

2026/10/22

We’re halfway through the first week of early voting, and there are many statewide races in Texas that appear to be tight contests. Austin state Rep. Vikki Goodwin is running to unseat incumbent Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who’s held the position for more than a decade. We’ll tell you more about that race and the […]

Early voting numbers, local council and House races, F1 Grand Prix

2026/10/21

It’s the third day of early voting and so far in Travis County the number of early ballots cast is higher than past midterm years. We’ll talk about the numbers we’re seeing so far.Southwest Austin will have a new city council representative for the first time since 2019. We’ll tell you about the candidates vying for the […]

Dashcam audio from Austin ICE shooting, Agriculture commissioner race, Agreement to save Muny

2026/10/20

Wilber Garces Perez, the man shot in September by an ICE agent in North Austin, appeared in a federal courthouse this month on charges of assaulting and resisting a federal officer. KUT News has obtained exclusive audio from that hearing. Texans will be electing a new agriculture commissioner for the first time in a decade. […]

What to know about Prop I and local propositions, City Council District 9 race, Elections behind the scenes

2026/10/19

It’s the first day of early voting in Texas, and here in Austin, five City Council seats are being contested. That includes the District 9 seat covering downtown and the UT campus, where four challengers are vying against incumbent Zohaib “Zo” Qadri. Austinites will also have their say on a number of propositions, including one […]

Families ask to close schools to avoid AISD takeover, City Council District 5 race, UT vs. Florida

2026/10/16

Volunteers have collected enough signatures to request that the state close Burnet and Webb middle schools, in an attempt to stop a state takeover of Austin Independent School District. We’ll discuss what’s next. As election season gets underway, we’re taking a look at some key local races, including City Council District 5, where incumbent Ryan Alter is […]

Taylor strikes deal on nearby data center, Austin's changing demographics, Ensenada ATX

2026/10/15

The city of Taylor has made a deal with developers on a proposed data center in an unincorporated part of Williamson County. Officials say the city can impose regulations on the development, but neighbors aren’t sure about what comes next. The median age of the Austin area’s population skews young, but that is changing, and fast. […]

Petition to close Austin schools, APD's use of force, Reuse on the Runway

2026/10/14

Some parents at two Austin middle schools are running out of time in their effort to get the schools closed, a move to try and avoid a state takeover of the entire Austin Independent School District. Austin Police characterize the fatal shooting this summer of an unarmed teen as a likely “suicide by police.” But some […]

Austin bond preview, Residences between San Antonio and Austin, New cookbook from Nixta owners

2026/10/13

With early voting around the corner, you might be focused on the races for U.S. senator and governor, but several important local votes are happening — including a nearly $300 million bond proposition to help local libraries and parks. Austin and San Antonio are growing closer together every day. We’ll get an update on home […]

Voter registration update, The politics of Zilker’s grass, Barton Springs bathhouse renovation

2026/10/12

Early voting starts in just one week, and local officials are furiously working to make sure everyone who has registered to vote is ready to go. A wrongful death lawsuit against Camp Mystic has been allowed to proceed after an initial pause while the camp began to work its way through bankruptcy court. What’s better […]

Live from ACL: 25 years of the festival, Running for the perfect spot, The cost of eating at the park

2026/10/09

The second weekend of the Austin City Limits music festival is underway, and the Austin Signal team is coming to you live from Zilker Park with a one-hour special jam-packed full of goodies. We chat with the frontman of Cure for Paranoia, the winner of this year’s NPR Tiny Desk Contest, about the whirlwind year […]

Voter registration backlog, No Wrong Door program, Jess Williamson at ACL

2026/10/08

We’re just over a week away from the start of early voting, and Texas registrars are still working to process thousands of voter applications. The latest from Travis County’s effort to address the backlog.A new city initiative has a goal of connecting folks experiencing chronic homelessness with long-term supports, but some advocates are concerned about […]

AISD under comptroller review, NPR Senior Podcast Challenge, Almost Heaven at ACL

2026/10/07

The Austin school district is one of four in the state that’s under review by the Texas comptroller for how it spent taxpayer money last year. It’s happening as many districts in the state, including Austin, are working to balance their budgets. We’ll dig into what we know so far.NPR has mined grade-school and college students for […]

Rise in Austin ICE arrests, AISD response to nearby gunman in 2025, 1 year of Austin Signal

2026/10/06

Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Austin received renewed scrutiny and media attention following last month’s shooting of Wilber Garces Perez, but ICE’s presence in the Austin area increased months prior, following a statewide and national trend. What the numbers show. When a gunman shot two people and was on the run near multiple elementary schools […]

Attendees with disabilities navigate muddy ACL, Latest on governor’s race, Ride to End Alzheimer’s

2026/10/05

Weekend 1 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival is in the books, and now the park grounds have a few days to recover before Weekend 2. The rain and mud made for a messy first weekend, but it was an even tougher outing for people with mobility issues. It’s the last day to get registered in […]

Man shot by ICE has surgery, DA Garza singled out at House hearing, Abortion rights in emergencies

2026/10/02

Wilber Garces Perez, the man shot by an ICE agent in North Austin who spent more than 10 days with a bullet lodged in his body, has now undergone surgery. Travis County District Attorney José Garza was at the center of a Texas House committee hearing where lawmakers targeted so-called rogue prosecutors for not trying or investigating […]

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Wish he was here 2026/06/19

Seriously?

Seriously? I just listened to yalls reporting on the Capitol Factory guy. I get it he just died, but seriously not one word on the controversy surroun...

★★☆☆☆

just_my_thoughts 2025/11/21

Anxiety Inducing 80s Intro Music

I’m new to this show since it was merged with KUT News Now. I won’t be listening to it since I can’t get past the awful anxiety inducing intro music t...

★★★★★

DJRAustin2005 2025/10/18

Wonderful Austin podcast

Great podcast. Entertaining, insightful, and educational. Love this show!

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