Andrew Weber
Andrew Weber is a freelance reporter and associate editor for KUT News. A graduate of St. Edward's University with a degree in English, Andrew has previously interned with The Texas Tribune, The Austin American-Statesman and KOOP Radio.
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Faculty and staff gathered on campus to condemn the unprecedented response from law enforcement to student protests against the war in Gaza on Wednesday.
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More than 60 musicians are boycotting the South by Southwest music festival underway in Austin, Texas, over the event's partnership with the U.S. Army and big defense contractors.
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Sixty artists have bowed out over the festival's partnership with the U.S. Army and defense contractors. The list is growing.
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A suspect connected with six killings allegedly shot two police officers before being taken into custody near the Southwest Austin enclave. Neighbors said they had no warning to shelter in place.
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Franklin Sechriest admitted he attempted to burn down the synagogue in 2021.
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Conservative and progressive district attorneys say it’s impossible to prosecute every single case. The law could require that.
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The law, slated to take effect Friday, would have undone local laws. Houston, San Antonio and El Paso argued it eliminated cities' abilities to govern themselves. The state is expected to appeal.
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A new state law in Texas goes into effect soon that bans guaranteed water breaks on outdoor job sites. Now, some cities and workers there are pushing back and calling for new federal heat standards.
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En medio de un verano agobiante de calor, el congresista de Austin-San Antonio Greg Casar pide al gobierno federal que promulgue protecciones más estrictas para los trabajadores a fin de garantizar que no sufran condiciones de salud relacionadas con el calor en el trabajo.
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Greg Casar calls for national standard to prevent heat-related illness, deaths on construction sitesCasar led the charge for Austin's local protections, which require at least a 10-minute break every four hours. Now, he's asking members of Congress to back similar federal protections.