Is Austin Really a Blues City?
Decades ago, Stevie Ray Vaughan brought the Texas Blues to town — but since then, Austin has birthed a well-known blues festival and kept the Austin Home of the Blues, Antone’s Nightclub, in business....
23 Huhti 39min
What You Don’t Know About Austin’s Trees
Austin’s tree canopy is something to be proud of — even more so if you don’t zoom in. Did you know that the disparities between East Austin and West Austin even extend up to the trees? This Earth Day,...
22 Huhti 28min
Could Austin Lose $2.5M in State Grants? Plus, Rowdy Spring Weather and Unhappy Northeasterners
On today’s Tuesday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and Grace Reader, the city hall and local government reporter for KXAN, to talk about the latest f...
21 Huhti 30min
Why AISD’s Deficit Just Keeps Getting Worse
The Austin Independent School District recently shared the troubling news that its deficit could balloon to $181 million next year, even after it closes 10 campuses. Staffing cuts are seemingly inevit...
20 Huhti 25min
Red River's Glow-Up, City Threatens Overpaid Workers, & Reggae Fest
The Red River Cultural District has unveiled a plan to revamp its so-called "Music Mile," a 10-block stretch from 15th to 5th streets. The proposal follows the district's recent economic impact report...
17 Huhti 35min
Are Austinites Happy?
Austin is officially the 39th happiest city in America to live in, according to a recent WalletHub survey. But what does that even mean? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Shaun Branigan, writer and act...
16 Huhti 35min
There’s More to Austin BBQ Than Franklin
Southern Living magazine has once again crowned Franklin Barbecue as the best in Texas, which made us wonder — is it? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Texas Monthly’s barbecue editor, Daniel Vaughn, t...
15 Huhti 35min
What the Data Center Boom Means for Texas. Plus, East Austin Shooting & Renaming Cesar Chavez St
State lawmakers held a hearing last week to examine the rise and impact of data centers in Texas, looking at both the economic benefits and the toll on critical resources like energy and water. Local ...
14 Huhti 36min
