Stories by Kailey Hunt, KUT
Nearly 52% of registered voters in Travis County cast an early ballot
Central Texas voters turned out for early voting at a rate just shy of the turnout seen in the 2020 election – the last time a presidential race was on the ballot. That is a little skewed since the early voting…
Elections • By Kailey Hunt, KUT • Nov 5, 2024
The Austin area will see cooler temperatures this week. But it's not as 'crazy' as you think.
Temperatures in Central Texas will trend below average with highs only in the 80s in most areas this week, according to the National Weather Service. Normally, high temperatures this time of year range in the high 90s. The cooler weather is…
Environment • By Kailey Hunt, KUT • Jul 24, 2024
There’s a new, 1,200-acre nature preserve north of Austin. Here’s how to visit.
Salado salamanders, golden-cheeked warblers and tricolored bats: These are just a few of the endangered species you will find at the Hill Country Conservancy’s new Pecan Springs Karst Preserve. The 1,205-acre nature preserve is located about 5 miles west of…
