Laura Rice

1 week ago | kut.org | Laura Rice

Al menos una persona falleció tras la tormenta severa que azotó a Austin el miércoles. La persona estaba caminando cerca de un arroyo junto a otras dos personas en la cuadra 2200 de West North Loop Boulevard. La persona adulta fue declarada sin vida en la escena después de haber estado sumergida bajo el agua durante más de 20 minutos, dijo el jefe de Austin Travis County EMS, Robert Luckritz, durante una conferencia de prensa el jueves por la mañana.

1 week ago | kut.org | Laura Rice

At least one person is dead as a result of the severe storm that hit Austin on Wednesday. Travis County EMS said the person was found at the scene of a water rescue. Two other people were taken to hospitals. More than 35,000 Austin Energy customers were without power Thursday morning. The utility said it could take a few days to get service back for everyone. It said it would update estimated restoration times once the damage was fully assessed.

1 week ago | kut.org | Laura Rice

Paid summer internships at KUT Public Media are more than just a resume boost — they’re an immersive, 30-hour-a-week experience that gives emerging professionals a real feel for life at a public media organization. This year’s intern cohort is especially dynamic, made up of current students and recent grads — some studying here in Austin, others returning home for the summer after time away at school. Abby Breyfoglewill support the podcast teams at KUT & KUTX Studios this summer.

1 week ago | kut.org | Laura Rice

The Texas House approved a bill that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs in public K–12 schools. Senate Bill 12, authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton, would prohibit school districts from considering race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation in hiring decisions. Training and programs on these topics will also be banned unless required by federal law. Parents would have to give written consent to allow their children to join school clubs.

2 weeks ago | kut.org | Laura Rice

Flights at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are delayed an average of 49 minutes because of a staffing shortage in the control tower. The Federal Aviation Administration's ground delay advisory said the delay will last until 8:59 p.m.Tower shifts are supposed to have 14 controllers scheduled. Between eight and 10 are working Wednesday afternoon. Short staffing at the control tower at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport causing another ground delay from noon till 8:59 pm.