Laura Rice
Laura first joined the KUT team in April 2012. She now works for the statewide program Texas Standard as a reporter and producer. Laura came to KUT from the world of television news. She has worn many different hats as an anchor, reporter and producer at TV stations in Austin, Amarillo and Toledo, OH. Laura is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, a triathlete and enjoys travel, film and a good beer. She enjoys spending time with her husband and pets.
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“There have been lots of studies that have shown that when there is no source of local news or when this area does not have a local newspaper, that people don’t vote as much, that there is much more corruption in local politics. Most of the issues they cover are about making communities a good place to live.” -
“I think we are just in the beginning of, unfortunately, this crisis … I think things are going to get, unfortunately, a little worse,” says San Antonio-based Dr. Mehmood Khan. -
For people with limited incomes, surging food prices are hitting especially hard. A network of food banks says they need more support from Texas lawmakers. -
A new school year means fresh notebooks, new classmates – and in 2022, renewed preparation. -
Traveling out of state could be the only option for Texans who want abortions. But the cost and logistics may make it an option that’s out of reach for many. -
Los tiroteos en escuelas tienden a ser cometidos por niños u hombres, que han sido intimidados y donde hay violencia doméstica en el hogar, dice la psicóloga social Kristin Anderson. -
Democrats are pointing to momentum while Republicans say results show GOP voters are happy with current leadership. -
“One of the [desired] outcomes of such actions is that people will just be frightened. And I think that's just unproductive under the circumstances.” -
BlackRock’s recent letter to Texas officials and trade groups reveals the asset management company is feeling pressure not to appear as though it is divesting in fossil fuels. -
For many Texans, last week’s ice storm brought back difficult memories of 2021's devastating freeze and blackout.
