Stories by Haya Panjwani, KUT
Austin opens centers for people impacted by the winter storm to get help
Lee esta historia en español. Austin residents recovering from last week’s winter storm can now access free resources and support at different locations across the city each day this week. At a news conference Wednesday, Austin Public Health Director Adrienne…
Austin • By Haya Panjwani, KUT • Feb 9, 2023
Austin receives $2 million in federal funding for drug overdose prevention efforts
After a spike in the number of fatal drug overdoses last year, Austin is getting $2 million in federal funding for prevention programs, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced Tuesday. The money will be used to hire more peer-recovery coaches and for…
Public Health • By Haya Panjwani, KUT • Jan 18, 2023
Pets, plants, pipes and more: How to prepare for this week's freeze
The Austin area is in for a cold holiday weekend. Temperatures will start dropping on Thursday afternoon into the teens and stay there until Saturday, at least. As the state prepares for this severe weather event, you should prepare, too.…
Public Safety • By Haya Panjwani, KUT • Dec 22, 2022
What you should know about poll watchers as you prepare to vote
You may see people watching you cast your ballot this election season. Don’t worry, those people are poll watchers, and they’re supposed to be there. Poll watchers are party-appointed individuals who are supposed to act as the eyes and ears…
Elections • By Haya Panjwani, KUT • Oct 27, 2022
Here's a breakdown of Travis County's budget for 2023
The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $1.52 billion budget for 2023 Tuesday that reduces the average homeowner’s property taxes by about $18 a year, and adds funding for gun violence prevention programs, higher wages for county employees and housing…
Budget • By Haya Panjwani, KUT • Sep 29, 2022
Austin-Bergstrom airport faces power outage Wednesday morning, delaying flights
Lee esta historia en español. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced a power outage Wednesday morning, delaying numerous flights throughout the rest of the day and prompting airport road closures. The power went out around 4:30 a.m., according to airport spokesperson Bailey…
