KUT News strengthens Central Texas coverage with new reporters on its education and Hays County beats. Greta Díaz González Vázquez joins as education reporter, covering K-12 and higher education, while Leigh Walden reports on fast-growing Hays County, bringing deep experience in community-focused journalism.

KUTX 98.9’s Rock the Park returns for its 17th season with free, family-friendly outdoor concerts at Mueller Lake Park Amphitheater. This Austin music tradition features Dorio, francene rouelle, The Animeros, SaulPaul and more — high-energy local performances one Friday each month this spring.

Discover The KUT Festival — where Austin connects — May 1–2, 2026 at UT Austin. Two days of talks, live music, food and community celebrating Austin’s culture.

KUT News debuts Austin Signal, a daily local news magazine and podcast and launching Oct. 6. Blending trusted journalism with Austin’s culture, the 30-minute weekday program covers top stories, music, arts, and more – airing on KUT 90.5 and streaming at KUT.org and major podcast platforms.

KUTX Rock the Park returns to Mueller Lake Park this fall with free, family-friendly concerts featuring The Tiarras, Tribe Mafia, Tele Novella, Joe McDermott, and more. Now in its 15th season, the Austin tradition brings neighbors and music lovers together for high-energy live performances under the Texas sky.

KUT News has won its 11th National Edward R. Murrow Award for excellence in broadcast journalism. Transportation reporter Nathan Bernier earned the honor for his 2024 report on new runway safety technology at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, highlighting federal concerns after a near-miss incident that endangered 131 passengers.

KUT Public Media has named veteran journalist Corrie MacLaggan executive editor of KUT News and The Texas Newsroom, starting Sept. 1. She will lead editorial strategy, strengthen collaboration, and grow audiences across digital, broadcast and on-demand platforms. An Austin native, MacLaggan brings more than 20 years of experience, including roles at The Texas Tribune and Reuters.

KUTX 98.9 is your summer soundtrack with Wet, Hot Austin Summer — a season-long celebration of Austin’s music, heat and community. Tune in for sun-soaked playlists, ticket giveaways, and live events. KUTX is turning up the fun all summer long.

The Long Center and KUTX 98.9’s The Drop-In returns May 22 with free weekly summer concerts on the lawn, running Thursday evenings through August 14. This year’s lineup features a dynamic mix of iconic and emerging Austin artists — set against skyline views and a one-of-a-kind 3D-printed stage.

KUTX Live at Scholz Garten brings music fans closer to some of the developing and must-see artists of the 2025 SXSW Music Conference. Join us for four exclusive early morning broadcasts from 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 12, through Saturday, March 15. Experience live performances from highly anticipated artists from around the world.