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Are Texas Schools Using AI to Ban Books? Plus, Driverless Cars in Austin and New Michelin Stars

Two Austin restaurants earned Michelin stars for the first time this month, but one lost theirs. City Cast Austin creative producer Elissa Castles tells host Miles Bloxso

Will Zilker Park Be OK? Plus, a Red River Rivalry Preview and a "Brothers" Review

One of the greatest rivalries in college football takes center stage this weekend when the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners play for the 122nd time. Marcus Myers,

The Future of Austin Parks, Your Local Election Guide, and Town Lake vs. Lady Bird Lake

If you turned on lights this morning, took a shower, or rode your bike, the decisions the Austin City Council makes affect you! The Austin Common editor-in-chief Amy Stan

Is It Finally Fall? Plus, ACL Hot Takes & Austin's New Budget

It's finally raining! After a dry, hot, and record-breaking September, Austin temperatures are falling into the correct season at long last. But will the rain from this c

Why Did DPS Arrest a City Council Candidate? Plus, Local DJ on ACL & Airport Updates

Misael Ramos, a candidate for Austin City Council, was out walking his dog when state troopers arrested him, days after he attended a protest against U.S. Immigration and

The Secret to P. Terry's Success, ICE Shooting Investigation, and TribFest

Austin royalty is on the podcast, y’all. Patrick and Kathy Terry, the founders of P. Terry’s, join host Miles Bloxson to talk about the origins of their beloved local bus

What We Know About Austin's ICE Shooting. Plus, AISD Latest and HAAM Day

A federal immigration agent shot and injured a 28-year-old man from Venezuela in North Austin on Sunday. The shooting sparked outrage from Austin officials who also calle

Join the Austin Conversation

Join host Miles Bloxson and the award-winning City Cast Austin team as they dig into the stories, conversations, and places Austin's obsessed with. From the latest out of

An Update From City Cast Austin

The City Cast Austin podcast is taking a brief break over the next few months to regroup and develop some new concepts. In the meantime, be sure to keep us in your feeds

City’s Controversial Encampment Crackdown, Firefighter Wins in Court, & Austin’s Viral Owlet

The City of Austin is considering changing how it responds to homeless encampments, including deploying daily cleanup teams. But after a recent video highlighted the huma

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, An

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

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 KX

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. Staf

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

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

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 bar

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

The 10 Worst Intersections in Austin

There are hundreds of intersections in Austin, but which are the absolute worst? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by KUT’s transportation reporter, Nathan Bernier; and execu

Should Texans Learn World History? Plus, Hemp Industry Sues & Why Austin Is a Runner's City

This week the State Board of Education met in Austin to propose and vote on newly rewritten K-12 history and English curricula that could include teachings from the bible