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Austin Signal

Jerry Quijano
Austin
KUT
Proposition Q
Texas
Yogurt Shop Murders
Data Center Project
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Municipal Healthcare
Authors
Health Alliance For Austin Musicians
Affordable Care Act
Ham Day
Live Music
Safe Haven Law
Austin ISD
KUTX
Austin Independent School District
Next Of Kin
Homelessness Services
Central Texas

Every weekday, Austin Signal is the go-to place for the news of the day. Hosted by Jerry Quijano, the show covers news, music, sports, culture, and more from around Central Texas. KUT reporters break down stories from their beats, update you on breaking news, and more. Listeners will hear familiar voices from across KUTX, Texas Standard, and KUT/KUTX podcasts covering interesting stories and topic... more

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Five years on from the winter storm that caused blackouts across much of the state of Texas, what’s been done to address the failures of the blackout? And is Austin and Texas ready for the next big winter test of the power grid? More about what has a... more

The University of Texas at Austin is restructuring departments in the College of Liberal Arts. The decision was announced today, but it’s a move that students and staff have been worried about for months. We’ll hear more about the departments affecte... more

Pregnant migrant girls are being sent to a South Texas shelter, where both the region and the facility lack the necessary care. The decision from the Trump Administration was made against objections from officials inside the administration. The story... more

An affordable housing complex planned for the Travis Heights neighborhood is one step closer to becoming a reality. Neighbors around the proposed site say they aren’t opposed to the idea – more so the scale of it. We’ll hear more about the complex an... more

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Recent Guests

Asher Price
Reporter with Axios Austin
Episode: Travis Heights housing project scale draws some concerns
Lucio Vasquez
Breaking news reporter for the Texas newsroom
Texas Newsroom
Episode: Parents of missing Austinite file lawsuit against Camp Mystic
Jose Garza
Travis County District Attorney
Travis County
Episode: Austin warming shelter’s lack of nutritious food draws concern
Luz Moreno Lozano
KUT city hall reporter
KUT News
Episode: How the Austin area fared amid arctic front
Lindsay Mackin
Leading force of Annabelle Chairlegs
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Episode: How the Austin area fared amid arctic front
Greta Diaz-Gonzalez-Vasquez
KUT's education reporter
KUT
Episode: The latest on the freeze heading towards Austin
Tamir Khalifa
Austin-based photojournalist and musician
Independent
Episode: The latest on the freeze heading towards Austin
Jasmine Casades
Co-vocalist in Tamir Khalifa's 'Witness' project and sister of shooting victim
Independent
Episode: The latest on the freeze heading towards Austin
Alain Stephens
Investigative reporter covering gun violence, arms trafficking, and federal law enforcement.
The Intercept
Episode: Arctic front bears down on Austin, Central Texas

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Saida Carrillo
Host of Austin Signal, contributing to discussions on local news and events.
Miles Bloxson
Host of Austin Signal, engaging with local topics and stories from Central Texas.
Jerry Quijano
Host of Austin Signal, providing insights into various news topics and issues affecting the Austin community.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Anxiety Inducing 80s Intro Music

    I’m new to this show since it was merged with KUT News Now. I won’t be listening to it since I can’t get past the awful anxiety inducing intro music that sounds like an 80s hairband wrote for a crime show. Please. This is Austin. You can do better.

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    just_my_thoughts
    United States3 months ago
  • Wonderful Austin podcast

    Great podcast. Entertaining, insightful, and educational. Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
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    DJRAustin2005
    United States4 months ago

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Austin warming shelter’s lack of nutritious food draws concern
Q: What was the main criticism regarding the Eighth Street Shelter?
The main criticism was about the lack of nutritious food being served, with reports of residents feeling hungry due to the inadequate meals provided.
City of Austin paid out $143 million in overtime in 2025
Q: How do overtime payouts compare to previous years?
The overtime payouts have increased from around $86 million in 2021 to $143 million in 2025, indicating a growing reliance on overtime compensation.
City of Austin paid out $143 million in overtime in 2025
Q: What does the $143 million in overtime pay signify for the city?
It indicates a reliance on overtime to compensate for staffing shortages, particularly in emergency services like police and fire.
Austin nurses hold vigil for Alex Pretti
Q: What are the stakes for the three middle schools?
They may face takeover by the state or closure if they do not improve, which could be avoided by partnering with charter organizations.
Austin nurses hold vigil for Alex Pretti
Q: What are these charter partnerships supposed to accomplish?
The charter school has two years to improve the failed school's metrics before accountability ratings are paused.

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The content provides a daily overview of important news, music, sports, culture, and local issues affecting Central Texas. The discussions are led by a team of KUT reporters who bring forth various perspectives on breaking news and events that shape the community. Notably, it combines informative news reporting with insights from familiar journalists and community members, fostering a connection between the audience and the local narrative. Listeners can expect a blend of serious journalism and engaging storytelling that highlights critical topics relevant to the Austin area and beyond.

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Austin Signal launched 5 months ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Asher Price
2. Lucio Vasquez
3. Jose Garza
4. Luz Moreno Lozano
5. Lindsay Mackin
6. Greta Diaz-Gonzalez-Vasquez
7. Tamir Khalifa
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