KUT Weekend

Why so many gas stations in Austin have no fuel. Plus, stories from Hurricane Harvey, its aftermath and how people are stepping up to help. All that and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

Hurricane Harvey threatens millions across Texas. We update you on the Austin-area and then speak with officials on the Gulf Coast. Plus, how unregulated development in Houston could make flooding worse. And how a multi-million dollar project aims to protect downtown Austin from flooding. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe...

The city of Austin has been collecting taxes from unlicensed short-term rentals. Plus, efforts to remove a plaque at the Texas Capitol commemorating the Confederacy. And invasive zebra mussels spread to Lake Austin. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

The city of Austin confronts its failing network of public swimming pools. Plus, the state of Texas has until the end of the month to authorize cannabis oil dispensaries. And why are there so many mattress stores in Austin? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

What the city of Austin’s new budget could mean for property taxes. Plus, helicopters are being used more to fight wildfires. And why Hippie Hollow is the only clothing-optional public park in Texas. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

What’s at stake if Texas hands its voter file to the Trump administration. Plus, Austin police pull hundreds of patrol vehicles off the streets because of carbon monoxide problems. And how Austin teenagers are using film to express feelings about their parents’ deportations. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at...

Is Obamacare “failing” in Texas? Plus, why more-affordable homes are harder to find in Austin. And Stubb’s music venue could rename itself after the celebrated venue Liberty Lunch. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

We look ahead to the special Texas legislative session that starts next week. Plus, reaction from Central Texas lawmakers to the Donald Trump, Jr. email revelation. And a new fried chicken joint harnessing a nostalgic brand. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz visits Austin to debate health care. How air pollution messes with solar panels. And a look at Austin’s lowrider culture. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

The battle over the “sanctuary cities” law heads to court. The city of Austin worries possible budget cuts to the EPA could erode efforts to clean polluted land. What are those blue flaps on the Lamar Boulevard underpass north of Lady Bird Lake? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at...