Nathan Bernier
@KUTnathan
Transportation reporter at Austin's @NPR station @KUT 90.5 FM. DM news tips or email [email protected]. Subscribe to my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KUTnathan
Floods claimed 10 lives in Travis County with no more people reported missing, according to this press release from the county. The SBA is opening a disaster recovery center tomorrow at Northway Bible Church. A volunteer center at Plain Elementary School is closing.




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A much-needed explainer as TX lawmakers debate regulating THC products. From @KUT colleagues @KUTnathan & @katyjmcafee: kut.org/politics/2025-…
Congress just voted to cut public media funding, and KUT and @KUTX stand to lose an estimated $1.2 million a year. Your support is more critical than ever. Every dollar fuels the local reporting, music and podcasts you value. Donate today at donate.kut.org!
Austin is considering making Sixth Street a two-way street from I-35 to Brazos. Analysis due in late August.


Austin PD is getting a staffing remodel that will help the department save about $9 million in OT pay. The change will add more police to street patrol. I've got the latest 👇🏽... via @KUT. kut.org/crime-justice/…
Austin has nearly 70 low-water crossings that can flood during heavy rains, covering familiar roads with fast-moving currents strong enough to kill. At the current pace, it would take more than 200 years to fix them all. l8r.it/3ZmV
I don’t even know what to say. I love this damn station and still strongly believe it does nothing but good for West Texas. @MarfaRadio is by locals for locals. Def ain’t in it to get rich. We’ll keep doin’ it some way or another promise you that