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Why are there so many ‘Violet Crowns’ in Austin?

há 13 dias

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Violet Crown this. Violet Crown that. What’s the deal with this name for so many Austin things ? The post Why are there so many ‘Violet Crowns’ in Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Who has the oldest friendship in Austin?

há 27 dias

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This is a tough one. But we do our best, and maybe learn a little something about friendship along the way. The post Who has the oldest friendship in Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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How long have movies and TV shows been filmed in Austin? 8:35

há 6 weeks8:35

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We’re back with a new season of stories about Austin’s people, places and culture. As SXSW rolls through Austin this week, we answer a question from Sarah Dixon about the history of films and filmmaking in Austin. The post How long have movies and TV shows been filmed in Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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Introducing 24 Hours in Austin 52:30

há 22 weeks52:30

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ATXplained wants to share a new podcast with you. 24 Hours in Austin tries to answer the question: What does a day in the life of Austin, Texas sound like? A team of audio producers from KUT spent the last several months documenting a handful of days in the life of Austin. They spent 24 hours straight in one location, talking to anyone who’d talk to them. They found that as big as Austin has gotten, standing still, it gets a little smaller. Subscribe to 24 Hours in Austin The first episode is 24 hours on 6th Street during SXSW: Part 1. Sixth Street in downtown Austin is wild enough on a regular night. But for two weeks every March, it gets even crazier when South by Southwest brings thousands of people to town. We spent 24 hours straight on 6th Street, between Congress and I-35 on March 14-15, 2024. Hear the first half of the day in this episode. The post Introducing 24 Hours in Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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Why are people dropping flour in weird patterns around Austin? 16:06

há 27 weeks16:06

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Our question asker noticed it happening at Boggy Creek Trail. But the explanation is weirder — and more fun! — than you might think. The post Why are people dropping flour in weird patterns around Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Why hasn’t Bob Schneider ever had a Top 40 hit?

há 29 weeks

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We investigate why “Austin treasure” Bob Schneider has seen big success on the local scene, but hasn’t seemed to crack into the world of huge mainstream “success”. The post Why hasn’t Bob Schneider ever had a Top 40 hit? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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How is Big Stacy Pool naturally heated?

há 31 weeks

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It’s the hot to Barton Springs’ cold. Why is Big Stacy warm year-round? The post How is Big Stacy Pool naturally heated? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Were there ever alligators in Zilker Park?

há 33 weeks

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A generation of Austinites’ memories all line up: several alligators right in Zilker Park in the 1980s. Is it some kind of mass delusion or could it be true? The post Were there ever alligators in Zilker Park? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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What’s the story behind this insert from a 1975 ZZ Top album?

há 34 weeks

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In 1974, Austin was host to an epic — and epically messy — concert at UT’s Texas Memorial Stadium. This is the story from people who were there. The post What’s the story behind this insert from a 1975 ZZ Top album? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Why is there a display about Jasper Johns on the side of a Jason’s Deli in San Marcos?

há 35 weeks

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A mysterious poster about a famous artist with no connections to Texas — or Jason’s Deli — leads us on a hunt for who made the thing — and why on Earth they put it there. The post Why is there a display about Jasper Johns on the side of a Jason’s Deli in San Marcos? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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There used to be a pet cemetery in Pflugerville. What happened to the animals? 10:09

há 37 weeks10:09

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Where the pain stops and the good memories begin. The post There used to be a pet cemetery in Pflugerville. What happened to the animals? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Why do all the new skyscrapers in Austin look blue?

há 39 weeks

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Let’s take a moment to reflect on the color of Austin’s contemporary skyline. The post Why do all the new skyscrapers in Austin look blue? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Why do lifeguards at Austin’s pools blow their whistles like that? (archive episode) 7:22

há 41 weeks7:22

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It’s break time. Everyone out of the pool. But what’s that sound? The post Why do lifeguards at Austin’s pools blow their whistles like that? (archive episode) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Why are there so many empty stores on The Drag near UT Austin? 9:41

há 43 weeks9:41

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When you walk along The Drag, there’s not much to see in terms of businesses. Sure, there’s some hustle and bustle — students walking to and from class, cars rushing by — but many of the storefronts are empty. The post Why are there so many empty stores on The Drag near UT Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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Can you raise backyard chickens in Austin even if your HOA says you can’t? 11:13

há 45 weeks11:13

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When a person buys a property under an HOA, they’re agreeing to any rules the HOA enacts. But there are state laws that could change things. The post Can you raise backyard chickens in Austin even if your HOA says you can’t? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Black houses are so hot right now in Austin. But are they hotter? (archive episode) 8:04

há 47 weeks8:04

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Does the color of your house make a difference in how energy efficient it is? We try to find out. The post Black houses are so hot right now in Austin. But are they hotter? (archive episode) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Is Steiner Ranch really full of swingers? 15:36

há 49 weeks15:36

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Some neighborhoods around Austin have their own reputation. Most of them are probably not all that accurate. The post Is Steiner Ranch really full of swingers? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Where have Austin’s Indigenous people gone? (archive episode) 11:13

há 51 weeks11:13

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We spend a lot of time in Austin talking about how many new people move here. But most of us don’t talk much about the people who came before us — way before us. If you’ve ever taken a walk along Shoal Creek or gone to Barton Springs on a hot summer day, you’re doing something that people have done here for thousands of years. Because all of this was actually once — and in some ways still is — Indigenous land. The post Where have Austin’s Indigenous people gone? (archive episode) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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Why do bluebonnets grow so well along MoPac? 7:31

há 1 year7:31

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If you’ve ever been jealous of the lush, beautiful patches of wildflowers along Austin’s highways, this story is for you. The post Why do bluebonnets grow so well along MoPac? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Does Austin have a rat problem? Maybe. But this reporter sure does. 13:17

há 1 year13:17

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Audrey McGlinchy on the prevalence, psychology and behavior of what are maybe humans’ most vexing pest. The post Does Austin have a rat problem? Maybe. But this reporter sure does. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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How does Thomas J. Henry make any money when he spends so much on ads all over Austin? 11:32

há 1 year11:32

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He’s everywhere: TV, radio, billboards, YouTube. What’s the marketing strategy for this personal injury lawyer? The post How does Thomas J. Henry make any money when he spends so much on ads all over Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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A tower has loomed in Austin’s Clarksville neighborhood for 72 years. What does it do? 13:34

há 1 year13:34

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At one point, this tower was Austin’s main communication link to the outside world. Decades later, is it a landmark — or an eyesore — for the neighborhood? The post A tower has loomed in Austin’s Clarksville neighborhood for 72 years. What does it do? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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Why are some Austin sidewalks red? 8:18

há 1 year8:18

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There’s your standard gray sidewalk, of course. But what on Earth does a red sidewalk mean? The post Why are some Austin sidewalks red? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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What’s the oldest tree in Austin? 14:00

há 1 year14:00

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The full transcript of this episode of ATXplained is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps. The post What’s the oldest tree in Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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What happened to the time capsule UT Austin buried at Centennial Park? 12:46

há 1 year12:46

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The full transcript of this episode of ATXplained is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps. The post What happened to the time capsule UT Austin buried at Centennial Park? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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What happened to Juarez-Lincoln University in downtown Austin? 11:18

há 2 years11:18

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Before there was an IHOP, there was a university that attempted to revolutionize higher education for immigrants at the corner of I-35 and Cesar Chavez Street. The post What happened to Juarez-Lincoln University in downtown Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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What are those towers for in West Austin and why are they all there? 11:43

há 2 years11:43

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Off to Austin’s west, you may have seen a collection of towers with their red lights blinking through the night. ALSO: You can get tickets to our next ATXplained Live show here . The post What are those towers for in West Austin and why are they all there? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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What’s the story behind the colorful Maria de la Luz Cemetery in South Austin? 11:14

há 2 years11:14

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We question a question about the history of this Mexican-American cemetery — one that stands in contrast to many of the more staid cemeteries around Austin. The post What’s the story behind the colorful Maria de la Luz Cemetery in South Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Why is Lala’s Little Nugget in Austin always decorated for Christmas? 12:53

há 2 years12:53

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No matter the season, the iconic Austin dive bar off Justin Lane is filled with snow globes, Christmas trees and strings of red and green lights. But the story behind how this decor came to be is always changing. The post Why is Lala’s Little Nugget in Austin always decorated for Christmas? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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What’s the oldest music venue in Austin? 12:14

há 2 years12:14

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It seems like a simple question, with a simple answer. But there’s more to it. The post What’s the oldest music venue in Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Why does the Texas Legislature meet for only 140 days every two years? 10:19

há 2 years10:19

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Army veteran Denise Gordon questioned whether it makes any sense for lawmakers from the second-largest state in the country and one of the largest economies in the world to meet so infrequently. The post Why does the Texas Legislature meet for only 140 days every two years? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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What are the weirdest laws in Texas? 11:31

há 2 years11:31

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The Texas Legislature’s regular session is nearing an end. While some of the laws passed during these sessions are crucial to keep the state running, other laws have been a little more interesting. The post What are the weirdest laws in Texas? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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‘Is Austin hiding their elderly?’ What’s the average age of its residents? 6:08

há 2 years6:08

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In a city with a reputation as being young, we got a question about where all of Austin’s older people are. The post ‘Is Austin hiding their elderly?’ What’s the average age of its residents? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Who is ‘Moody,’ and why is everything in Austin named after them? 11:09

há 2 years11:09

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There’s the Moody College of Communication at UT, the Moody Rooftop at the Contemporary Austin, Moody Hall at St. Edwards University, Moody Bank, the Moody Pavilions at Laguna Gloria, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, and Moody Center. It can be a little confusing. The post Who is ‘Moody,’ and why is everything in Austin named after them? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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For mouth painter Jared Dunten, the trick is to just keep going 12:22

há 2 years12:22

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The process can leave him feeling “beat up,” but he still gets the thrill he felt when he painted for the first time after an accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. The post For mouth painter Jared Dunten, the trick is to just keep going appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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What happens to all that stuff you throw in compost bins in Austin? 7:41

há 2 years7:41

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Every week banana peels, coffee grounds, moldy strawberries and pizza boxes are placed in green bins and rolled out to the street as part of the city’s residential composting program. The post What happens to all that stuff you throw in compost bins in Austin? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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How much of the stuff we put in the blue bin in Austin actually gets recycled? 13:15

há 2 years13:15

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Plastic in the U.S. is largely going unrecycled, but the city says that’s not so for the plastic we put in the blue bins. The post How much of the stuff we put in the blue bin in Austin actually gets recycled? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Why is the two-step danced differently in Austin than in other parts of Texas? 4:29

há 2 years4:29

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Two-stepping originated from foxtrot and has been danced to country music in dancehalls around Austin for ages. Influenced by other music genres played in the region, people here have put their own spin on it. KUT listeners Allyson Lipkin and Cristopher Juarez wanted to know why people in Austin and San Antonio dance the two-step differently than folks in the rest of Texas and the U.S. So, they reached out to KUT’s ATXplained project . The post Why is the two-step danced differently in Austin than in other parts of Texas? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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What’s the story behind the abandoned house by Dell Medical School? 10:28

há 2 years10:28

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One of the oldest homes still standing in Austin was once known as The Chateau. Its residents hosted legendary parties that were often safe spaces for gay people in the 1960s and ‘70s. Today, the home is boarded up — but there’s a new effort brewing to ensure it’s preserved. The post What’s the story behind the abandoned house by Dell Medical School? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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What happened to Brian Vargo almost 50 years ago? His niece is still looking for answers. 11:07

há 2 years11:07

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Brian Vargo was 20 years old when he disappeared in 1976. The UT Austin student seems to have simply vanished. The post What happened to Brian Vargo almost 50 years ago? His niece is still looking for answers. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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Is Austin’s Paramount one of only a few century-old theaters still operating in the country? 11:49

há 2 years11:49

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The landmark theater in downtown Austin has been a source of movie entertainment for more than a century, while many of its contemporaries have closed for good. The post Is Austin’s Paramount one of only a few century-old theaters still operating in the country? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…

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Why do sidewalks in Austin suddenly end? 12:05

há 2 years12:05

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According to the Public Works Department, the city is missing about 1,600 miles of sidewalk — a length of concrete that could stretch from here to Winnipeg, Canada. The post Why do sidewalks in Austin suddenly end? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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What happened to the Zilker Park minitrain? 9:17

há 2 years9:17

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The Zilker Zephyr stopped running almost four years ago, and there’s still no miniature train in Zilker Park. The post What happened to the Zilker Park minitrain? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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How did H-E-B’s Combo Loco get its name? 14:25

há 2 years14:25

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As an enticement to get tickets to our next ATXplained Live show at the Paramount Theatre on Feb. 22 — here’s a taste of our last live show from back in September 2022. The post How did H-E-B’s Combo Loco get its name? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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What was the grandstand on the shores of Lady Bird Lake in East Austin used for? 9:26

há 2 years9:26