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Lessons From Lockdown

Lessons From Lockdown

The world has been waiting a year to get back to normal. Go to concerts. Dance with strangers. Visit family a…

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Here Are Our Favorite KUT Photos Of 2020

Here Are Our Favorite KUT Photos Of 2020

The year was scary, painful, weird and, at times, hopeful. KUT's multimedia team was there to capture it all.

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What's At Stake In 2020? Community Activist Wants To Make Sure Vulnerable Populations Are Heard

What's At Stake In 2020? Community Activist Wants To Make Sure Vulnerable Populations Are Heard

Keelan Moses, a burlesque performer and community activist, said they're focused on making sure everyone is h…

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What's At Stake In 2020? Austin Business Owner Chelle Neff On Staying Afloat During The Pandemic

What's At Stake In 2020? Austin Business Owner Chelle Neff On Staying Afloat During The Pandemic

For Chelle Neff, owner of Urban Betty hair salon in Austin, the coronavirus pandemic is the scariest experien…

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PHOTOS: Demonstrators Clash With Austin Police And State Troopers In Downtown Protest

PHOTOS: Demonstrators Clash With Austin Police And State Troopers In Downtown Protest

Hundreds of people protesting the killings of George Floyd and Michael Ramos converged on Austin Police headq…

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Houston toad faces uphill battle but refuses to croak

Houston toad faces uphill battle but refuses to croak

Sunlight pierces the clear water of a pond deep in the heart of Bastrop State Park. On a warm day at the end …

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From ABCs to zoology, this new children’s book explores Texas

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By Michael Minasi Verified
| Texas Standard Verified
“My Big Book of Texas” is not a poem or one story about Texas. Instead, it checks off the to-do list for a lot of early learning — shapes, colors, ecosystems — all through a Texas lens. It’s filled with silly kid humor. For example, “A” is an armadillo astronaut above the Alamo. “B” is for bat in beautiful boots. “As an author, I have three parts of my mission, which is humor, heart, and healing,” author and illustrator C.S. Jennings said.
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Fredericksburg peaches may be harder to find this year following another warm winter

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By Michael Minasi Verified
| Texas Standard Verified
Behind the stand in a small orchard, Dianne pointed out trees with skimpy branches. “This is a variety that did not set very well this year. This is Dixieland. Not a whole lot of fruit on these trees,” she said. Other varieties, like Harvester, did better. Availability will vary as different varieties ripen throughout the summer. Last week, an eighth of a bushel — about six pounds — of Crimson Lady peaches was available for $29.
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New ‘Black Austin Matters’ season features WNBA legend, ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinalist and more

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By Rhonda Fanning Verified, Michael Minasi Verified
| Texas Standard Verified
Well, you’ve mentioned several episodes. You’re now four seasons in. I’m not going to make you pick a very favorite, but Rich, can you talk about some of the moments that you’ve really enjoyed working on this podcast? Richard J. Reddick: Changes from day to day. I think when we were with the Delcos, there was a moment, we kind of looked at each other and like, “hey, this is working.” Like we don’t know what we’re doing, but it’s working.
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