/special-coverage Special Coverage en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:56:24 GMT /2022-03-21/judge-ketanji-brown-jackson-confirmation-hearings-what-happened-monday Democrats are hoping to finish Jackson's confirmation process before Congress leaves for Easter recess April 11. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:56:24 GMT /2022-03-21/judge-ketanji-brown-jackson-confirmation-hearings-what-happened-monday Barbara Sprunt /texas/2021-04-28/history-is-written-by-the-victors-but-the-texas-freedom-colonies-project-works-to-change-the-narrative The founder of the Texas Freedom Colonies Project wants to "put the authority of the story of Black people's lives back in the hands of Black folks" by working with descendants to chronicle the stories of African-American settlements established just after the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:01:27 GMT /texas/2021-04-28/history-is-written-by-the-victors-but-the-texas-freedom-colonies-project-works-to-change-the-narrative Jennifer Stayton /special-coverage/2021-02-22/tell-your-story-about-last-weeks-winter-storm-and-whats-happened-since-for-our-oral-history-project For some, it was traumatic. For others, an illustration of how a community can come together to help others in need. We want to hear your stories of what happened. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:42:55 GMT /special-coverage/2021-02-22/tell-your-story-about-last-weeks-winter-storm-and-whats-happened-since-for-our-oral-history-project Matt Largey /special-coverage/2021-02-18/ask-your-questions-about-this-weeks-winter-storm-blackouts-and-what-came-next-well-answer-them-in-a-live-broadcast Our reporters will answer as many of your questions as we can during a special broadcast Friday at 3 p.m. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:40:53 GMT /special-coverage/2021-02-18/ask-your-questions-about-this-weeks-winter-storm-blackouts-and-what-came-next-well-answer-them-in-a-live-broadcast KUT Staff /special-coverage/2020-11-17/help-kut-pick-the-top-newsmakers-of-2020 KUT will run a series of interviews in December with the biggest newsmakers of 2020. We want your help picking the people and topics that defined the year. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:11:19 GMT /special-coverage/2020-11-17/help-kut-pick-the-top-newsmakers-of-2020 Ben Philpott /special-coverage/2020-05-07/join-us-for-a-live-conversation-about-the-coronavirus-pandemic-with-austin-mayor-steve-adler Join KUT on Monday at 11 a.m. for a live conversation with Austin Mayor Steve Adler.Adler is expected to release new public health orders before theâ€� Thu, 07 May 2020 18:38:04 GMT /special-coverage/2020-05-07/join-us-for-a-live-conversation-about-the-coronavirus-pandemic-with-austin-mayor-steve-adler Matt Largey /special-coverage/2019-10-15/how-a-group-of-coders-and-economists-created-a-machine-to-predict-future-health-care-costs This is the first part of a three-part series diving deep into the heart of the debate dividing Democrats in their efforts to fix the U.S. health careâ€� Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT /special-coverage/2019-10-15/how-a-group-of-coders-and-economists-created-a-machine-to-predict-future-health-care-costs Dan Gorenstein /special-coverage/2019-09-16/live-call-in-program-tonight-at-7-mass-shootings-and-the-texas-response Twenty-nine people died in two mass shootings in Texas last month. What is the response from Texans and their political representatives? Will these latestâ€� Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:01:12 GMT /special-coverage/2019-09-16/live-call-in-program-tonight-at-7-mass-shootings-and-the-texas-response Dallas Williams /special-coverage/2019-07-19/were-hosting-a-live-discussion-about-homelessness-in-austin-what-questions-do-you-have The Austin City Council's approval of a new city-owned shelter and its revisions to city law that expand where people can rest, camp and ask for moneyâ€� Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:30:26 GMT /special-coverage/2019-07-19/were-hosting-a-live-discussion-about-homelessness-in-austin-what-questions-do-you-have Andrew Weber /special-coverage/2019-05-08/flood-risks-persist-in-central-texas-after-heavy-rains-pass Much of Central Texas is under a flash flood watch until 7 p.m., including AGÕæÈË°Ù¼ÒÀÖ, Hays, Caldwell, Blanco and Burnet counties. The National Weatherâ€� Wed, 08 May 2019 14:31:05 GMT /special-coverage/2019-05-08/flood-risks-persist-in-central-texas-after-heavy-rains-pass Andrew Weber