Construction on the historic bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool started in February 2024 and was initially expected to be complete by mid-2025.
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Why is Austin's $22 million Barton Springs bathhouse renovation taking so long?
The city set out to restore the historic gateway to Barton Springs. For our ATXplained project, we take a look at the ballooning costs, finger-pointing and architectural tradeoffs.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Construction on the historic bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool started in February 2024 and was initially expected to be complete by mid-2025.
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Austin spent $22 million to renovate the Barton Springs Bathhouse.
Why does it sometimes smell like sewage?
Why is the rotunda locked when it was supposed to open last October?
For #ATXplained, I dug into city emails, contracts and millions in spending.
www.kut.org/austin/2026-...
Why does it sometimes smell like sewage?
Why is the rotunda locked when it was supposed to open last October?
For #ATXplained, I dug into city emails, contracts and millions in spending.
www.kut.org/austin/2026-...
Why is Austin's $22 million Barton Springs bathhouse renovation taking so long?
The city set out to restore the historic gateway to Barton Springs. For our ATXplained project, we take a look at the ballooning costs, finger-pointing and architectural tradeoffs.
www.kut.org
October 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Austin spent $22 million to renovate the Barton Springs Bathhouse.
Why does it sometimes smell like sewage?
Why is the rotunda locked when it was supposed to open last October?
For #ATXplained, I dug into city emails, contracts and millions in spending.
www.kut.org/austin/2026-...
Why does it sometimes smell like sewage?
Why is the rotunda locked when it was supposed to open last October?
For #ATXplained, I dug into city emails, contracts and millions in spending.
www.kut.org/austin/2026-...
A very, very entertaining listen. I wish I could have been there - with lots of water and ice packs.
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What’s the story behind this insert from a 1975 ZZ Top album?
In 1974, Austin was host to an epic — and epically messy — concert at UT’s Texas Memorial Stadium. This is the story from people who were there.
kutkutx.studio
September 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A very, very entertaining listen. I wish I could have been there - with lots of water and ice packs.
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🤠 Austin has 14 sister cities across the globe. Here's what that means
https://www.kut.org/austin/2026-08-27/austin-tx-sister-cities-international-atxplained
— KUT Austin
https://www.kut.org/austin/2026-08-27/austin-tx-sister-cities-international-atxplained
— KUT Austin
Austin has 14 sister cities across the globe. Here's what that means
Source: KUT Austin
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August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🤠 Austin has 14 sister cities across the globe. Here's what that means
https://www.kut.org/austin/2026-08-27/austin-tx-sister-cities-international-atxplained
— KUT Austin
https://www.kut.org/austin/2026-08-27/austin-tx-sister-cities-international-atxplained
— KUT Austin
Great ATXplained on MSP. Go listen to the live riffed version on this story on their podcast feed.
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How did Austin's 'Master Pancake' get started?
After Mystery Science Theater 3000 was canceled, fans in Austin mourned. A little movie theater downtown called the Alamo Drafthouse decided to take up the mantel — but with a twist.
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July 31, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Great ATXplained on MSP. Go listen to the live riffed version on this story on their podcast feed.
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This story was originally told during KUT’s ATXplained Live show at Bass Concert Hall on May 21, 2026.
July 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
This story was originally told during KUT’s ATXplained Live show at Bass Concert Hall on May 21, 2026.
Donn’s Depot and Hole in the Wall won for most iconic public women’s restroom in Austin at ATXPlained tonight.
May 22, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Donn’s Depot and Hole in the Wall won for most iconic public women’s restroom in Austin at ATXPlained tonight.
Ready for another great ATXPlained. Always one of the best nights of the year in Austin.
May 22, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Ready for another great ATXPlained. Always one of the best nights of the year in Austin.
Austin folks: our next ATXplained Live is coming up THIS THURSDAY at Bass Concert Hall.
So many cool things planned for this show — great new stories and a ton of surprises.
It’s our 10th show — you should be there!
TICKETS: texasperformingarts.evenue.net/event/UTP26/...
So many cool things planned for this show — great new stories and a ton of surprises.
It’s our 10th show — you should be there!
TICKETS: texasperformingarts.evenue.net/event/UTP26/...
May 19, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Austin folks: our next ATXplained Live is coming up THIS THURSDAY at Bass Concert Hall.
So many cool things planned for this show — great new stories and a ton of surprises.
It’s our 10th show — you should be there!
TICKETS: texasperformingarts.evenue.net/event/UTP26/...
So many cool things planned for this show — great new stories and a ton of surprises.
It’s our 10th show — you should be there!
TICKETS: texasperformingarts.evenue.net/event/UTP26/...
Our ATXplained live show is one week from today! The Austin lore we have gathered.. the depths we have plumbed...
Let's just say it will be a night like no other.
Join us at the Bass on the 21st!
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Let's just say it will be a night like no other.
Join us at the Bass on the 21st!
texasperformingarts.org/event/atxpla...
ATXplained Live
<p>KUT’s award-winning ATXplained project is coming back to the stage with brand new stories based on questions from the Austin comm
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May 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Our ATXplained live show is one week from today! The Austin lore we have gathered.. the depths we have plumbed...
Let's just say it will be a night like no other.
Join us at the Bass on the 21st!
texasperformingarts.org/event/atxpla...
Let's just say it will be a night like no other.
Join us at the Bass on the 21st!
texasperformingarts.org/event/atxpla...
Well, I made fun of the City of Austin for not knowing the difference between a regular deer crossing sign and an elk crossing sign for years, whenever we would pass this, but I guess they put it up for actual reasons:
April 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Well, I made fun of the City of Austin for not knowing the difference between a regular deer crossing sign and an elk crossing sign for years, whenever we would pass this, but I guess they put it up for actual reasons:
Currently at intermission at the latest ATXplained. Always one of the best nights of the year.
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KUT’s ATXplained Live brings local journalism to the stage - Texas Connect
For University of Texas Staff and Faculty
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October 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Currently at intermission at the latest ATXplained. Always one of the best nights of the year.
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Austin friends — tickets to our Oct. 29th ATXplained Live show go on sale FRIDAY. Please come!
Brand new stories that begin with your questions about Austin's people, places and culture.
If you've been before, tell a friend! Help us keep this thing going!
texasperformingarts.org/event/atxpla...
Brand new stories that begin with your questions about Austin's people, places and culture.
If you've been before, tell a friend! Help us keep this thing going!
texasperformingarts.org/event/atxpla...
August 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Austin friends — tickets to our Oct. 29th ATXplained Live show go on sale FRIDAY. Please come!
Brand new stories that begin with your questions about Austin's people, places and culture.
If you've been before, tell a friend! Help us keep this thing going!
texasperformingarts.org/event/atxpla...
Brand new stories that begin with your questions about Austin's people, places and culture.
If you've been before, tell a friend! Help us keep this thing going!
texasperformingarts.org/event/atxpla...
A great episode about a topic dear to me: #Austin sidewalks. kutkutx.studio/atxplained/w...
Why do sidewalks in Austin sometimes just end? (archive episode) - KUT & KUTX Studios - Podcasts
In this story, originally from our Sept. 2022 ATXplained Live show, KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy investigates why Austin sidewalks sometimes just kinda stop. In the middle of a block. And she does battle wi...
kutkutx.studio
August 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A great episode about a topic dear to me: #Austin sidewalks. kutkutx.studio/atxplained/w...
An Austinite wondered if her grandfather was the oldest WWII vet in town. So she asked @kutnews.bsky.social's #ATXplained.
I talked to 104 year old George Burson in the process of answering the question. He spent 9 months in a Nazi POW camp after his B-17 was shot down.
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I talked to 104 year old George Burson in the process of answering the question. He spent 9 months in a Nazi POW camp after his B-17 was shot down.
www.kut.org/life-arts/20...
July 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
An Austinite wondered if her grandfather was the oldest WWII vet in town. So she asked @kutnews.bsky.social's #ATXplained.
I talked to 104 year old George Burson in the process of answering the question. He spent 9 months in a Nazi POW camp after his B-17 was shot down.
www.kut.org/life-arts/20...
I talked to 104 year old George Burson in the process of answering the question. He spent 9 months in a Nazi POW camp after his B-17 was shot down.
www.kut.org/life-arts/20...
How did Barton Springs Pool in Austin become desegregated? You can listen here. Happy Juneteenth!!
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ATXplained Archives - KUT & KUTX Studios - Podcasts
Is there something you see every day in or around Austin that you want to know more about? Have you always wondered about some aspect of life in Austin or the people who live here? That’s why we start...
kutkutx.studio
June 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
How did Barton Springs Pool in Austin become desegregated? You can listen here. Happy Juneteenth!!
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can't wait to assign @mcglinchyreports.bsky.social 's "Who was Austin’s first female lifeguard?" in class. such a great entry point to Public History research: curiosity, interviewing, archives, fact-checking, and following unexpected leads! kutkutx.studio/atxplained/w...
Who was Austin's first female lifeguard? - KUT & KUTX Studios - Podcasts
Binnie Ruth Seymour says she was the first woman to become a city lifeguard in Austin. We look at the record to see if she's telling the truth.
kutkutx.studio
June 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
can't wait to assign @mcglinchyreports.bsky.social 's "Who was Austin’s first female lifeguard?" in class. such a great entry point to Public History research: curiosity, interviewing, archives, fact-checking, and following unexpected leads! kutkutx.studio/atxplained/w...