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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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.
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The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs says it's no longer accepting applications to the federally backed program to help struggling Texans amid stifling summer heat.
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A court ruling says trans youth in Texas may seek gender affirming care at a Dallas clinic, while a lawsuit makes its way to trial. But some families are crossing state lines to get treatment.
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What does gender-affirming care for transgender children involve? Let’s clear up some misinformationTransgender health care has been under a microscope in Texas. There's a lot of ignorance surrounding it. So, KUT's clearing up some simple questions about the live-saving medical care.
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Last month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the state’s child welfare agency to investigate family and medical providers who help young transgender youth receive gender-affirming care. The move immediately attracted a legal challenge and condemnation across the country from LGBTQ+ advocates. They say the state policy is part of a years-long campaign against trans youth in Texas — and it’s inspired one young Texan to speak out.
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Texas saw a spike in food insecurity at the start of the pandemic, according to a new report from the USDA. But that largely leveled off due to rent relief, eviction bans and expanded food-access programs.
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Abbott's office said Tuesday the governor tested positive, that he is fully vaccinated and that he is not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.