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Poet laureate Zell Miller launches nonprofit theater group to give youth a chance to be seen
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (741+ words) As a student at Dobie Middle School, Zell Miller III didn't land in theater class because he had a craving to steal the spotlight; the renowned poet had planned to become a journalist. But when it came time to choose…...
Meet the first dog mayor of 37th Street in Austin, who pledges more fire hydrants and fetch
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (613+ words) One of Austin's newest elected officials has four paws, a snaggle tooth and a passion for playing ball. Pug-Chihuahua mix Mo Bamba won the race for mayor of 37th Street near Hyde Park. The dog was inaugurated in a ceremony last…...
Austin Children's Choir premieres song written by mom and son about 9-year-old's fatal condition
3+ week, 6+ day ago (929+ words) The Austin Children's Choir is rehearsing for its end-of-year concert inside Hillcrest Church on a Saturday morning. The sanctuary echoes with young voices as the artistic director leads the group through their program. "We've been really fortunate to have kids…...
Austin's light-rail is on the verge of clearing a major hurdle with the Trump administration
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (741+ words) Austin's long-promised light-rail line is poised to clear a major bureaucratic hurdle within days, giving new momentum to a project that has pushed through years of political and legal resistance. Federal transportation officials are expected to issue a final environmental…...
Remembering Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (198+ words) On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with the late Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. - On Air Now Playing BBC World News | KUT HD2 - On Air Now Playing Austin Music Experience | All Austin musicians and…...
This Is My Thing: Dragon Boat Racing!
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (268+ words) On this week's episode, we're talking with Beth Rowan about her love of dragon boat racing, a sport she took up as a form of physical therapy and which grew to mean much more to her. - On Air Now Playing…...
Get Involved spotlight: Seedling Foundation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (438+ words) Seedling Foundation offers one-on-more school-based mentorship for children of incarcerated parents, and they always need more adult mentor volunteers. - On Air Now Playing BBC World News | KUT HD2 - On Air Now Playing Austin Music Experience | All Austin musicians and artists | KUTX…...
Blue Genie Art Bazaar is back for a 25th holiday season
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (560+ words) The Blue Genie Art Bazaar started as a holiday party for some artist friends and a quarter century later it's a holiday shopping tradition. - On Air Now Playing BBC World News | KUT HD2 - On Air Now Playing Austin Music Experience | All…...
‘Finding Home: A Memoir’ with Denise Nicholas
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (222+ words) On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Denise Nicholas, actress, activist, writer, and author of "Finding Home: A Memoir." - On Air Now Playing BBC World News | KUT HD2 - On Air Now Playing Austin Music…...
Join us at the Holiday Sing-Along, Tree Lighting and Downtown Stroll, Dec. 6
2+ mon, 16+ hour ago (157+ words) Kick off the holiday season with KUT News, KUTX 98.9 and the Downtown Austin Alliance at the annual Holiday Sing-Along, Tree Lighting and Downtown Stroll, from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, in downtown Austin. This free, family-friendly event is on Congress Avenue between…...