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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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.
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A new state law bans local ordinances that mandate breaks for construction workers. It doesn't matter how hot things get.
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La ciudad de Austin dice que no va a seguir adelante con su acuerdo con el Departamento de Seguridad Pública (DPS, por sus siglas en inglés) de Texas para complementar los patrullajes de la policía.
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The festival has caught flak for its pay structure for years. It decided to boost wages and add benefits for performing artists.
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Es costoso, pero la ciudad cree que enterrar las líneas eléctricas podría hacer que los apagones generalizados sean cosa del pasado. El Concejo Municipal votó unánimemente el jueves para ver qué tan factible sería.
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The city's got the largest urban bat population in the world. The bats draw scores of tourists to the South Congress Bridge year-round, but they could face complications from planned construction nearby.
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La ciudad tiene la mayor población de murciélagos urbanos del mundo. Los murciélagos atraen a decenas de turistas al South Congress Bridge durante todo el año, pero podrían enfrentar complicaciones debido a la construcción planificada en las cercanías.
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Bands that play South By Southwest in Austin get paid $250 while organizers make profits. Musicians are speaking out about needing more money as exposure at the festival is no longer as lucrative.