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Austin City Council District 6 candidate Mackenzie Kelly answers 3 questions about major issues
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- Austin City Council District 6 candidate Mackenzie Kelly answers 3 questions about major issues
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Twelve out of 17 candidates for Austin City Council sat down for video interviews where they answered three pressing questions from Austin voters. Not sure what district you live in? Find it here: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map
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- Austin City Council District 10 candidate Marc Duchen answers 3 questions about major issues
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- 8:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Twelve out of 17 candidates for Austin City Council sat down for video interviews where they answered three pressing questions from Austin voters. Not sure what district you live in? Find it here: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map
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- Austin City Council District 7 candidate Mike Siegel answers 3 questions about major issues
- Runtime
- 4:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Twelve out of 17 candidates for Austin City Council sat down for video interviews where they answered three pressing questions from Austin voters. Not sure what district you live in? Find it here: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map
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- Austin City Council District 4 candidate Monica Guzmán answers 3 questions about major issues
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Twelve out of 17 candidates for Austin City Council sat down for video interviews where they answered three pressing questions from Austin voters. Not sure what district you live in? Find it here: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map
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- Austin City Council District 4 candidate Louis Herrin answers 3 questions about major issues
- Runtime
- 5:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Twelve out of 17 candidates for Austin City Council sat down for video interviews where they answered three pressing questions from Austin voters. Not sure what district you live in? Find it here: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map
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- Austin City Council District 4 candidate Chito Vela answers 3 questions about major issues
- Runtime
- 4:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Twelve out of 17 candidates for Austin City Council sat down for video interviews where they answered three pressing questions from Austin voters. Not sure what district you live in? Find it here: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map
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- This is My Thing - Steam Trains
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Marc Opperman, a Volunteer Student Conductor with the Austin and Texas Central Railroad, talks about his passion for railroads and being able to work on steam trains.
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- This is My Thing: Roller Skating
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Rae Loos discuss her love of roller skating, pushing herself to learn new things and the feeling of flying across the pavement.
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- ATXplained - ZZ Top's First Annual Texas-Size Rompin' Stompin' Barndance and Bar B.Q.
- Runtime
- 25:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- What's the story behind ZZ Top's First Annual Texas-Size Rompin' Stompin' Barndance and Bar B.Q.? Matt Largey explains during a live ATXplained show.
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- This is My Thing - Tattoos
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dan Schumacher discusses his 'sleeves' and why tattooing is so important to him and his family.
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- This is My Thing - Wood Milling
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- J.D. Murphy talks about his wood milling hobby and how much it means to him to preserve and create from discarded trees.
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- This Is My Thing - Curling
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dave Danenfelzer discusses his love for curling and creating a community in Austin, Texas.
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- This Is My Thing - Flag Football
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- RichesArt owner, Richard Samuels, discusses his love for flag football, making art for a living, and why hobbies are so important.
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- Here's how to build your own solar eclipse viewer.
- Runtime
- 4:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- KUT's Jerry Quijano gives step-by-step instructions on how to build your own solar eclipse viewer. Grab these materials and then join us in preparation for this celestial event.
Materials:
Cardboard box
Sheet of white paper
Tape
Aluminum foil
Scissors or knife
Sharp pin to create a hole
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- Was there an alligator that lived in Zilker Park?
- Runtime
- 15:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Many people have a recollection of an alligator living at Zilker Park. While that might have been true a century ago, it seems what most are remembering is a restaurant on Barton Springs Road that had several alligators over the years.
Reported by Mose Buchele
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- Are there a bunch of swingers living in Steiner Ranch?
- Runtime
- 18:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This rumor has been rampant in Austin for years. We’ll explore what the swinging lifestyle is, how it began, some of the misconceptions about it and ultimately whether there’s any evidence for the rumors about Steiner Ranch.
Reported by Elizabeth McQueen
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- KUTX Live at Scholz Garten 2024
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The KUTX Live at Scholz Garten event during SXSW was held over four days and welcomed 16 musical acts from 11 countries who played for crowds of all ages. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Central Texas Food Bank. This year more than $15,500 was raised for the organization.
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- Pease Park Troll
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Danish artist Thomas Dambo discusses his newest giant troll installation in Pease Park.
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- ATXplained - Sad Eyed Sadie
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Daniel Rutledge asked ATXplained "Why does Austin fire engine number 11 have a taxidermy squirrel on their dashboard?". Station 11 firefighter Logan Hendricks explains the history of the squirrel and why his station might not have the only truck you will see around town carrying a critter onboard.
Produced by Michael Minasi.
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- From kids to college grads, this lion and dragon dance team is ready for Lunar New Year in Austin
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Lunar New Year celebrations vary across cultures in East Asia and Southeast Asia and follow the lunar calendar. This year's event starts on Friday, Feb. 10, ushering in the Year of the Dragon. With its characteristics of strength, fearlessness and compassion, the Year of the Dragon promises prosperity and auspicious beginnings.
Produced by Patricia Lim
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- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton breaks silence on out-of-state properties
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Paxton, a Republican who beat impeachment charges last year, comments for the first time on why he has not listed six out-of-state properties on his state ethics forms. Video credit: Joey Palacios/TPR.
Read more about this at kut.org.
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- Cookie Decorating tips from Lady Quackenbush's Cakery
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Brittany O'Connor, General Manger of Lady Quackenbush's Cakery, gives a tutorial on cookie decorating along with some tips on how to perfect your holiday creations.
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- A two steppin' town
- Runtime
- 4:30
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Avian Rebbe
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
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- 2022 Austin City Council Candidate Forum — District 9
- Runtime
- 57:11
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Ahead of early voting for this November's elections, KUT and the Austin Monitor will host forums with the candidates running for five seats on the Austin City Council.
Tune in to find out what the candidates promise to do if they're elected and submit your own question before the forum.
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- 2022 Austin City Council Candidate Forum — District 8
- Runtime
- 40:35
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Ahead of early voting for this November's elections, KUT and the Austin Monitor will host forums with the candidates running for five seats on the Austin City Council.
Tune in to find out what the candidates promise to do if they're elected and submit your own question before the forum.
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- 2022 Austin City Council Candidate Forum — District 5
- Runtime
- 55:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Ahead of early voting for this November's elections, KUT and the Austin Monitor will host forums with the candidates running for five seats on the Austin City Council.
Tune in to find out what the candidates promise to do if they're elected and submit your own question before the forum.
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- Journey to Snake Island
- Runtime
- 5:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- "What is Snake Island?"
From the ATXplained Live Show 2022
Video: Michael Minasi / KUT News
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- 2022 Austin City Council Candidate Forum — District 3
- Runtime
- 56:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Ahead of early voting for this November's elections, KUT and the Austin Monitor will host forums with the candidates running for five seats on the Austin City Council.
Tune in to find out what the candidates promise to do if they're elected and submit your own question before the forum.
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- 2022 Austin City Council Candidate Forum — District 1
- Runtime
- 40:15
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Ahead of early voting for this November's elections, KUT and the Austin Monitor will host forums with the candidates running for five seats on the Austin City Council.
Tune in to find out what the candidates promise to do if they're elected and submit your own question before the forum.
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- Culture and identity in language
- Runtime
- 4:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- "What is the third most spoken language in Austin?"
From ATXPlained Live show 2022
Video: Patricia Lim/KUT News
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- 2022 Mayoral Forum
- Runtime
- 53:26
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- KUT News and the Austin Monitor host a forum for Austin mayoral candidates on Oct. 5, 2022.
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- LARGEST & smallest
- Runtime
- 8:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- “What are the smallest and largest things inside the UT archives and special collections?”
From the ATXplained Live Show 2022
Video: Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT News
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- Coming Soon: Season Two of The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- SUBSCRIBE: https://kutkutx.studio/category/the-disconnect-power-politics-and-the-texas-blackout
In February 2021, days-long blackouts in Texas left millions of people shivering in the dark. Hundreds died. And it exposed the failures of the nation's only independent power grid. More than a year later, the lights have stayed on, but problems persist. So how has the Texas grid changed? And how has it changed how people think about this infrastructure that used to be invisible to them? KUT/KUTX Studios explores those questions in season two of The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout.
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- Austin City Council Candidate Forum — District 4
- Runtime
- 1:03:27
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- KUT and the Austin Monitor host a forum with the candidates running for an open seat on the Austin City Council in District 4, which covers North Central Austin.
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- KUT Newsroom Community Connections
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Connect with KUT here: https://bit.ly/37l6piv
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- TRAILER: The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Coming soon from KUT/KUTX Studios.
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- I-35 Flyover Implosion
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The implosion of the northbound I-35 to northbound US 183 flyover in Austin, TX on May 8, 2021.
Video: Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT News
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- Lessons from Lockdown
- Runtime
- 10:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- One year into the coronavirus pandemic, Austinites have grappled with job losses, canceled gigs, working from home and life in solitude. But the challenges of this past year have also yielded lessons in creativity, relationships and perspective.
Twelve Central Texans share their lessons from lockdown.
Produced by: Gabriel C. Pérez, Julia Reihs and Michael Minasi.
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Stay-at-Home Dad
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- San Marcos resident Steven Hernandez is many things: a music artist, an inspirational speaker, and rideshare driver. But most of his income dried up when the coronavirus pandemic hit the gig economy in Austin last March. His wife however acquired a full-time job in her field, leaving Hernandez to take on a new opportunity: being a stay-at-home dad and homeschool teacher for his two children, Sarai, 6, and Savasten, 4.
Video by Michael Minasi
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Musician
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Rene Chavez, a local musician and employee at Rock n Roll Rentals, was personally affected like many in the music industry by the coronavirus pandemic. When a calendar of event productions and bookings vanished in a matter of a couple weeks and Chavez was furloughed from his job, he was racked with anxiety about the future and a surplus of pent up energy.
In order to cope, he got back to basics. He reconnected with routines in his life like cooking, gardening, and ultimately making music. It all started with setting aside dedicated time to creating in his at-home studio.
A year later, Chavez is back at work and feeling more fulfilled creatively at home.
Video by Michael Minasi
Music by Rene A. Chavez
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Memorial Maker
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- As the coronavirus pandemic wore on throughout 2020 without an end in sight, artist Tucker Bradley decided to use her creativity to help her neighbors process their grief. In Oct. 2020, she converted the fence in front of her house into a COVID-19 memorial to honor the first 200,000 coronavirus deaths in the US. By January, she had to update it again as the numbers rose. Since then, each month, she makes changes to the fence to reflect the times. "Things are changing so fast," she said. "For me, it's just a way to not feel so crazy and hopeless."
Bradley's neighbors enjoy the memorial. As they pass by it on walks, they stop to look at it, add memorabilia from their loved ones, or chat with the artist herself. "People send me notes saying, 'Thank you so much for doing that. I came by and looked at it and I didn't realize how much I needed to do that.' And that's kind of why I did it," said Bradley.
Now, she feels more hope. She has both doses of the vaccine, an...
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Biker
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Like many Austinites isolated in their homes, Ragan Mena and his family had to find a way to cope with a year of remote schooling and Zoom work meetings in close quarters. Instead of going stir-crazy, they not only found peace, they bonded over a shared love of biking on the trails in Austin and throughout Central Texas.
Video by Michael Minasi
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Community Organizer
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- As the CEO of Six Square, a group dedicated to support and uplift Black culture in East Austin, Pamela Benson Owens has always been dedicated to bringing attention to the racial and economic disparities in Austin. But the pandemic exposed just how deep and systemic those disparities really are. “We had this cacophony of the pandemic, and fear, and then social unrest,” she said. “And I think it was just a perfect storm of all these things that were really important that were brought to the forefront.”
In the midst of a social justice movement, and as the coronavirus hit communities of color particularly hard, Owens and Six Square pivoted to address head-on the economic hardships and racial disparities that faced artists, entrepreneurs, and others during the pandemic. “We were tasked with helping in a different way – in an immediate way,” she said. Six Square now hosts virtual musical performances, engages with the community through livestreamed panel discussio...
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Swing Dancer
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- During the pandemic, Ren Hong learned how important the social aspect of swing dancing is to him. He has started learning solo jazz dancing at home, but nothing compares to the feeling of dancing with another person and sharing that connection. He can't wait to go back to social dancing.
Video by Julia Reihs
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The LEGO Builder
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Katherine Reddick enjoyed playing with LEGOs before the pandemic and so did her father, Richard Reddick. But the two teamed up during long stretches at home last year to turn their hobby into a father-daughter tradition. Over the course of 2020, Katherine and her father built nearly a dozen LEGO sets, some containing over 4,000 pieces, depicting iconic structures from around the world.
Video by Gabriel C. Pérez
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Lockpicker
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Brian Forget likes to know how things work - tinkering with mechanical objects, electronics, anything he can get his hands on. During the pandemic, nights of winding down in front of the TV with his wife became the perfect time for him to pick up a new skill: lockpicking.
Video by Gabriel C. Pérez
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Artist
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- At the start of 2020, Lili Hickman-Waldon was performing shows as Flora & Fawna, growing their band in Austin's local music scene. Then, the pandemic hit: they lost their job, shows were canceled, and they entered a period of isolation due to being immunocompromised. At a loss, they turned to digital art as a way to cope. Over the past year, it has become both a passion and what keeps them financially afloat.
Video by Julia Reihs
Music by Flora & Fawna
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Virtual Imam
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Imam Islam Mossaad typically fulfillls his role as the Imam of the North Austin Muslim Community Center in person - leading prayers, counseling members and serving as a spokesperson to the Austin community. But in 2020, as the mosque implemented various public health precautions, he helped the NAMCC move towards increased social media usage and virtual broadcasts as a way to reach his large audience during the pandemic. Imam Islam has been using Facebook Live to broadcast discourses during daily prayer sessions. The shift has yielded a new and effective platform to connect with devotees and spread the message of Islam.
Video by Gabriel C. Pérez
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- Lessons from Lockdown: The Student of Therapy
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The isolation brought on by quarantine and loss of regular social routines were a challenge for Kathleen Tiernan. She sought out professional therapy in the summer of 2020 as a way to cope with the personal and emotional toll. The benefits from this decision have been important lessons for the local dancer in her life as well as her practice in ballet.
Video: Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT News
