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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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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Conservative and progressive district attorneys say it’s impossible to prosecute every single case. The law could require that.
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It starts with a call to 311.
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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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The court could circumvent local appeals courts in lawsuits against Texas. So, what does that mean for everyday Texans?
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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.
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The exposure can be great for some bands, but it doesn't pay the rent.
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A deal between the state's largest insurer and one of the Austin area's largest hospital networks would mean thousands can keep their plans.
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Manjula Shah died from hypothermia during the freeze. Her husband, Lalji, died four months later. She's in the state's official tally of freeze-related deaths. Like hundreds of other Texans, he is not.