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Austin Signal

Jerry Quijano
Austin
Austin Independent School District
Texas
KUT News
Proposition Q
Travis County
Camp Mystic
Yogurt Shop Murders
ICE
Homelessness
Austin Police Department
Austin, United States
South By Southwest
UT Austin
Williamson County
Austin City Council
Texas Bathroom Bill
I-35
Governor Greg Abbott
Affordable Care Act

Every weekday, Austin Signal is the go-to place for the news of the day. Hosted by Jerry Quijano, the show covers news, music, sports, culture, and more from around Central Texas. KUT reporters break down stories from their beats, update you on breaking news, and more. Listeners will hear familiar voices from across KUTX, Texas Standard, and KUT/KUTX podcasts covering interesting stories and topic... more

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Activists are demanding that Travis County District Attorney José Garza prosecute three Austin police officers who fatally shot a 17-year-old last week. We’ll have more on that.

Midland ISD in West Texas announced it would be suing the state over th... more

There’s the possibility of a CapMetro strike shutting down virtually all fixed-route bus service in Austin, but how much control does the agency have over negotiations?

Texas is banning Delta-8 THC and a broad class of similar cannabis compounds sta... more

Extended Interview: UT Austin professor Chaar López, a scholar on border surveillance, was denied tenure without a stated reason, despite positive reviews and recommendations. He talks about what this means for his future, and the chilling effect it ... more

UT Austin professor Chaar López, a scholar on border surveillance, was denied tenure without a stated reason, despite positive reviews and recommendations. What this means for his future, and what experts have to say about his case.

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Lucio Vazquez
Texas Newsroom breaking news reporter
Texas Newsroom
Episode: The latest on flooding in the Hill Country
Pat Vesper
Meteorologist in charge, Austin San Antonio National Weather Service Office
National Weather Service
Episode: 1 dead as flash flood emergencies issued in Texas Hill Country
Andy Brown
Travis County Judge
Travis County
Episode: 1 dead as flash flood emergencies issued in Texas Hill Country
Patricia Lim
Multimedia reporter for KUT News
KUT News
Episode: 1 dead as flash flood emergencies issued in Texas Hill Country
Ben Collins
CEO of The Onion
The Onion
Episode: 1 dead as flash flood emergencies issued in Texas Hill Country
Nacho Dog Nora
Wiener Mobile hot dogger
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Episode: 1 dead as flash flood emergencies issued in Texas Hill Country
Cookout Caroline
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Wienermobile program
Episode: 1 dead as flash flood emergencies issued in Texas Hill Country
Matthew Odom
Restaurant critic and reporter
Austin American-Statesman
Episode: Sandy Creek residents find community after last July’s deadly flood
Nicole Klopadlo
Executive Director of the Red River Cultural District
Red River Cultural District
Episode: Sandy Creek residents find community after last July’s deadly flood

Hosts

Jerry Quijano
Host with multiple listings across Austin Signal and related outlets; affiliated with KUT News/Austin Signal.
Jennifer Staten
Host of the Austin Signal; fills in for Jerry Quijano at times; experienced local journalist.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Seriously?

    Seriously? I just listened to yalls reporting on the Capitol Factory guy. I get it he just died, but seriously not one word on the controversy surrounding that company? Just pure glazing of a death merchant? Didn’t realize KUT was just synonymous with corporate propaganda.

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    United Statesa month ago
  • Anxiety Inducing 80s Intro Music

    I’m new to this show since it was merged with KUT News Now. I won’t be listening to it since I can’t get past the awful anxiety inducing intro music that sounds like an 80s hairband wrote for a crime show. Please. This is Austin. You can do better.

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    just_my_thoughts
    United States8 months ago
  • Wonderful Austin podcast

    Great podcast. Entertaining, insightful, and educational. Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJRAustin2005
    United States9 months ago

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Sandy Creek residents find community after last July’s deadly flood
Q: What has it been like reporting about a community you know pretty well?
Reporting from Sandy Creek over the past year has been intimate and meaningful, allowing the journalist to witness progress up close and to document how recovery unfolds with the community, even as challenges persist.
Austin paves over street murals including ‘Black Artists Matter’ following state order
Q: How much will it cost to remove all the murals, and what happens to others that remain?
City officials said they don't yet know the total costs, but they are tracking expenses as work proceeds and will report a more complete figure after removals are completed; some pieces may be kept if curb work can be funded, while others will be removed by a deadline.
Austin paves over street murals including ‘Black Artists Matter’ following state order
Q: Why is the state requiring the city to remove these artworks from roadways?
The state argues that public roadway markings and public art on roads can reflect political agendas, and officials have threatened to pull transportation funding if the city does not comply, which pushes the city to remove or alter these artworks to align with state standards.
New homeless navigation center coming to North Austin
Q: What were neighbors seeing in Bricker Woods and how long had they been seeing it?
Neighbors noted ongoing deterioration and hazards at the house, including pests and safety concerns, and described months of city code enforcement interactions before the decision to demolish.
What is KUT’s relationship with UT Austin?
Q: What is the current understanding of the university's financial involvement in KUT?
Money donated to KUT goes to UT and is then allocated to pay staff salaries and operating costs, meaning UT provides funds that are disbursed within KUT's needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Austin Signal

What is Austin Signal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A locally focused daily news program centered on Central Texas, with frequent deep-dives into Austin policy, education, immigration, transportation, and culture. Episodes commonly weave hard news (city governance, school funding, legislation) with human-interest features and interviews with reporters, lawmakers, and local cultural figures. Notable strengths include a steady cadence of policy context from KUT reporters, paired with accessible profiles of community initiatives, arts, and local events that illuminate how politics intersect daily life. The show often pairs timely updates (e.g., AISD funding, Project Connect, street renaming debates) with on-the-ground storytelling, making it particularly useful for listeners who want practical ... more

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1. Lucio Vazquez
2. Pat Vesper
3. Andy Brown
4. Patricia Lim
5. Ben Collins
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8. Matthew Odom

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