Maya Fawaz

County Reporter at KUT Public Media

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Austin cannabis shop owners celebrate temporary victory after Abbott vetoes THC ban

3 days ago | kut.org | Katy McAfee |Maya Fawaz

Todd Harris was mentally preparing to move out of the state and spend the next few years buried in debt as he waited for Gov. Greg Abbott to take action on Senate Bill 3. If signed into law, SB 3 would have banned all consumable hemp products containing THC in Texas, shutting down thousands of cannabis shops, including Harris’ own business, Happy Cactus. In the final hour before his deadline, Abbott vetoed the bill.
A Texas law made college more affordable for undocumented students. What happens now that it's gone?

2 weeks ago | kut.org | Maya Fawaz |Becky Fogel

Eddie was less than a week away from starting his first semester at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley when Texas agreed to end a state law allowing certain students without legal status to pay in-state tuition rates. He saw the decision right before he went to bed on Wednesday. “I fell asleep at like 1, and I woke up at 6 in the morning because I was freaking out,” said Eddie, who is seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Fearing ICE, customers stay away from Latino-owned businesses in Austin | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station

Feb 5, 2025 | kut.org | Greta Díaz González Vázquez |Maya Fawaz

A food pavilion and flea market off Highway 183 are usually packed on weekends. But business has suffered ever since President Trump issued executive orders cracking down on illegal immigration.
Tex-Mex lovers mourn the end of 'a chapter of Austin' after Trudy's closes its last location

Jan 15, 2025 | tpr.org | Maya Fawaz

Trudy’s announced it would shut down its spot on Burnet Road on Monday, marking an end for the Austin-based Tex-Mex chain after more than 40 years of business. “This post has been so much more than a restaurant—it’s been a place where memories were made, margaritas were shared, and the spirit of Austin came to life,” read a post on the restaurant's Instagram. The restaurant's closure was abrupt. Michael Hillmer moved to Austin in 1981 and had been going to Trudy's since then.
Tex-Mex lovers mourn the end of 'a chapter of Austin' after Trudy's closes its last location

Jan 15, 2025 | kut.org | Maya Fawaz

Trudy’s announced it would shut down its spot on Burnet Road on Monday, marking an end for the Austin-based Tex-Mex chain after more than 40 years of business. “This post has been so much more than a restaurant—it’s been a place where memories were made, margaritas were shared, and the spirit of Austin came to life,” read a post on the restaurant's Instagram. The restaurant's closure was abrupt. Michael Hillmer moved to Austin in 1981 and had been going to Trudy's since then.
What Austin drivers need to know to keep their cars going in the cold

Jan 8, 2025 | kut.org | Maya Fawaz

Here in Central Texas, we don’t see a lot of below-freezing temperatures. When they do roll in, we hustle to winterize our homes, but one thing that may get overlooked is our cars. In cold weather, our car fluids can freeze, our car batteries can die and roads can get slippery. "Basic car maintenance is really key in colder weather," Andrew West, an adviser at Tech One Automotive, said.
Plomeros de Austin recomiendan dejar gotear las tuberías por la noche durante esta ola de frío

Jan 7, 2025 | kut.org | Maya Fawaz

Read this story in EnglishPor fin parece invierno en Austin. El clima frío está en el pronóstico para la semana y podría traer precipitaciones. Se espera que las temperaturas caigan bajo cero todas las noches hasta el sábado. Los sistemas de plomería son susceptibles al frío en gran parte de Texas. El agua en las tuberías puede congelarse, expandiéndose y ejerciendo presión sobre las tuberías. Esa acumulación puede hacer que las tuberías revienten.
Austin plumbers recommend dripping pipes at night during this cold snap

Jan 6, 2025 | kut.org | Maya Fawaz

It finally feels like winter in Austin. Cold weather is in the forecast for the week and could bring precipitation. Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing every night through Saturday. Plumbing systems aresusceptible to the cold in much of Texas. Water in pipes can freeze, expanding and putting pressure on plumbing. That buildup can cause pipes to burst. Christopher Siebenthaler, owner of Redbud Plumbing in Austin, said he's been getting lots of calls about winter preparation.
Austin plumbers recommend dripping pipes at night during this cold snap

Jan 6, 2025 | l8r.it | Maya Fawaz

Lee esta historia en españolIt finally feels like winter in Austin. Cold weather is in the forecast for the week and could bring precipitation. Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing every night through Saturday. Plumbing systems aresusceptible to the cold in much of Texas. Water in pipes can freeze, expanding and putting pressure on plumbing. That buildup can cause pipes to burst.
Nonprofit helps get dogs out of shelters by training them to become service animals

Nov 26, 2024 | radio.kttz.org | Maya Fawaz

Jeep is a good boy. He stays, he sits and he touches. He knows the rules and earns his treats. Dog trainer Tailer O’Neill visited the Austin Animal Center over a year ago and recruited Jeep to join Service Dogs Inc. The nonprofit organization takes dogs out of shelters and trains them to become service animals. “Every shelter in Central Texas that I’ve been to is very much overcapacity, which is no fault of their own," O'Neill said. "They do the absolute best that they can.

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