City Cast Austin

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

Austin Facts That Sound Too Weird To Be True

Austin is full of great stories, from legendary tales to little-known local lore. But how many are actually true? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castle

Is Austin's $60 Cup of Coffee Worth It?

Austin was just ranked among the top cities in America for coffee, according to a recent Wallethub report. But with hundreds of coffee shops across town, finding the perf

AV Kills Duck, the Austinite Directing the Moon Mission, & Where You’d Take Your Enemies

On today’s episode, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec to talk about the biggest news in town right now: The duck killed by a

Can Closed Schools Become Parks? Plus, Council Supports Home Businesses and Cools on I-35 Caps

Austin City Council could be cooling on building caps and stitches over Interstate 35, after months of planning and discussion over funding. So what will I-35 look like i

'Your City Could Be Better': Denver’s Bet on a Women’s Soccer Stadium — Presented By City Cast Austin

Both Denver and Austin wanted, but didn't get, a WNBA team. While more and more people are embracing women’s sports, Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a

James Beard Award Skips Austin, Oldest School in Town Set To Close, & Weekend Rain

This week, Austin Independent School District announced plans to close Blackshear Elementary School, the oldest-operating school in the city, amid declining enrollment an