/tags/texas-capitol Texas Capitol en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 21 May 2025 15:27:26 GMT /politics/2025-05-21/anti-abortion-monument-one-step-closer-to-installation-at-texas-capitol-after-house-approval The statue would depict a mother holding an unborn child, funded by private donations. Wed, 21 May 2025 15:27:26 GMT /politics/2025-05-21/anti-abortion-monument-one-step-closer-to-installation-at-texas-capitol-after-house-approval Lucio Vasquez /politics/2025-04-21/thousands-across-texas-join-50501-protests-against-the-trump-administration The coordinated, nationwide protests against the Trump administration saw major turnout in Houston, Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:43:36 GMT /politics/2025-04-21/thousands-across-texas-join-50501-protests-against-the-trump-administration Lucio Vasquez /austin/2025-02-13/austin-texas-capitol-building-rattlesnakes The western diamondback rattlesnakes weren't there by accident, but as part of an annual tradition put on by the Sweetwater Jaycees, who shared tips about the slinky reptiles and draped them around people's shoulder for photos. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:18:41 GMT /austin/2025-02-13/austin-texas-capitol-building-rattlesnakes Michael Minasi /austin/2024-07-15/austin-texas-where-does-democracy-happen KUT teamed up with The Austin Common to create this guide to help you see and know where democracy is happening in Austin. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2024-07-15/austin-texas-where-does-democracy-happen Amy Stansbury, Sylvia Asuncion-Crabb /austin/2024-07-15/austin-texas-running-walking-hiking-paths-trails Running is not only a great way to relieve stress, but also a good way to get out of your neighborhood and see the nature and beauty of Austin. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2024-07-15/austin-texas-running-walking-hiking-paths-trails Luz Moreno-Lozano /austin/2023-11-13/austin-israel-gaza-war-palestine-protest-ceasefire Texans from across the state gathered in downtown Austin on Sunday for the All Out for Palestine Rally. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:40:29 GMT /austin/2023-11-13/austin-israel-gaza-war-palestine-protest-ceasefire KUT Staff /politics/2023-05-18/many-bills-in-the-texas-legislature-are-about-to-die-here-are-some-ways-they-can-meet-their-doom The majority of bills lawmakers propose never become laws in Texas. As the legislative session winds down, strategy and the mere brutal passage of time have taken their toll. Thu, 18 May 2023 13:17:09 GMT /politics/2023-05-18/many-bills-in-the-texas-legislature-are-about-to-die-here-are-some-ways-they-can-meet-their-doom Aurora Berry /austin/2023-05-04/the-blantons-new-grounds-capitol-mall The Blanton's new grounds serve as the apex of the recently opened Texas Capitol Mall, an expansive outdoor greenspace that stretches up Congress Avenue from 16th Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Thu, 04 May 2023 14:17:20 GMT /austin/2023-05-04/the-blantons-new-grounds-capitol-mall Krissi Micklethwait /politics/2023-04-27/what-happens-at-the-capitol-after-dark-we-stayed-up-late-to-find-out Sure, the Texas Capitol is open late � but exactly how late? My mission was to arrive around sunset and see how long I could stay before someone asked me to leave. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:13:43 GMT /politics/2023-04-27/what-happens-at-the-capitol-after-dark-we-stayed-up-late-to-find-out Aurora Berry /austin/2023-04-16/texas-capitol-evacuated-in-response-to-bomb-threat Austin Police said the bomb threat call it received was not credible. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:05:59 GMT /austin/2023-04-16/texas-capitol-evacuated-in-response-to-bomb-threat Becky Fogel