KUT Weekend

Political escalation over the Travis County Sheriff’s policy reducing cooperation with federal immigration authorities. How the Texas foster care system devolved to its dysfunctional state. Austin parents mobilize against possible school closures. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez defends limiting participation with federal immigration authorities. How Trump administration proposals on the environment and health care are going over in Texas. A corner in fast-changing East Austin where you can get legal advice, cajun food and haircut. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at...

Protests and celebrations in Austin over the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. Travis County’s new sheriff restricts cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Staring down development, neighbors seek historical recognition for Emancipation Park. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

Has Austin’s population growth peaked? Local state lawmaker Dawnna Dukes declines to resign after vowing to do so before election. Will MoPac ever be a loop? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend. Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils a new bathroom bill aimed at transgender people. How a new A-to-F report card for public schools works. New restaurant openings to look forward to in 2017. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

What the Austin housing market could look like in 2017. The challenge of being sober in booze-friendly Austin. We discuss PolitiFact’s Lie of the Year: fake news. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

Texas moves to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. Why do grackles gather in grocery store parking lots? Some restaurants offer special menus for New Year’s Eve. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

In response to concerns over President-elect Trump’s immigration policy, the Austin City Council seeks emergency funding to help pay legal fees for some immigrants. We hear from a gumbo shop owner who found a new home in East Austin after Hurricane Katrina. Seven years later, fans hope an elusive songwriter will finally play his holiday...

REPOSTING CORRECTED AUDIO: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miler says he should not be held responsible for posting fake news to his Facebook page. A month before the state legislative session, some of the issues facing lawmakers. At an East Austin bar, Wednesday nights signal a new rhythm for local music. Those stories and more in...

Austin’s high-end apartment market closes some of its vacancy gap. How a 1960s East Austin nightclub set the stage for a changing Austin. A new Neapolitan pizza joint off the access road of U.S. 290. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org