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Good morning! It's Erin Geisler.

This is my favorite time of year. We're having a new oven installed today, so I'm ready for baking season. I hope you have something to look forward to this month. Here are some things that might give you something to look forward to.

We've been hosting a series of Morning Meet-Ups at coffee shops around town so we can better get to know you. The next one is next Wednesday, Nov. 15. Audrey McGlinchy and Luz Moreno-Lozano will be there with me.
It's Election Day. Our newsroom has developed voter guides for Hays, Travis and Williamson counties.
This reporting series from Nathan Bernier, Driven Out, takes a closer look at the homes and businesses facing the wrecking ball to make way for an even bigger 1-35.
My colleague Ana Campbell in The Texas Newsroom launched "Oye Texas" a statewide bicultural newsletter with a weekly rundown of the most interesting news, arts and culture stories from all over the state. Sign up. It's free.

Here's a few other things, rapid fire. Thanks to Rambler Sparkling Water for the in-kind donations to our studio and artist green room. Have you heard this Ira Glass ring tone? (It's priceless.) I loved this series on Texas Cryptids, especially the Goatman! Finally, if you're needing a break from the news, check out these five tips for taking care of yourself.

P.S. Giving Tuesday is Nov. 28. Consider supporting some of the local non-profits featured in our Get Involved series. Or, support KUT's local journalism that remains independent and free to our community.

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Join us for KUT Considers: Climate Change and You

Our quarterly conversation series returns Tuesday, Nov. 14 — this time at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. We'll be talking about how climate change has altered our environment in Austin — and steps we can take to improve conditions in our own lawns and gardens.

KUT's energy and environment reporter Mose Buchele will host the conversation with KLRU's "Central Texas Gardener," a local landscape architect, an arborist and an expert from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center about things we can do in our own yards to respond to changes in our environment.

This event is free and open to all. It starts at 6:30 p.m. Get the details and tell us you're coming.

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Events: It's Taco Time
Season Tres of the award-winning "Tacos of Texas" podcast is wrapping up and we're celebrating with a fiesta, community, tacos and cervezas! Join us from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, at Vaquero Taquero for free tacos and beats by DJ Chorizo Funk!

KUT News: Our logo has a fresh look!
As Austin's news landscape evolves and newcomers look to connect, it's more important than ever to communicate that KUT is the go-to source for local news, regardless of the platform. So we refined the KUT logo to emphasize the service we deliver — news — because we're more than a radio station.

ICYMI: News from Central Texas

Stories from the KUT and Texas Standard newsrooms that stood out this month.

What happened to the time capsule UT Austin buried at Centennial Park? (This was my favorite story from last month's ATXplained Live performance.)
Prolonged drought in Central Texas has left trees feeling under the weather.
Today is Election Day. Did you know Texans could change our state constitution with these 14 propositions?

Need to stay in the know throughout the day? Download our app to get the latest alerts on news in Central Texas. Details here for iOS and Android.

Here's the latest on our podcasts from KUT and KUTX.

Black Austin Matters

Mixed media collage artist Deborah Roberts, whose figurative works depict the complexity of Black subjecthood, talks about her artistic training to her unwavering dedication to protecting black children through her art. Gain insight into her experiences growing up in Austin.

The Breaks

Confucius and Fresh talk to Cey Adams, graffiti artist and founding creative director at Def Jam records. His art show, "Combinations," is currently on exhibit at Austin's West Chelsea Contemporary through Nov. 19.

Member Spotlight

"I started listening to KUT because growing up my dad often listened to the NPR station. Even to this day, that's pretty much all he puts on the radio. He's always been one to love to learn and to love to get the news, and I'm like him ... I like what (KUT) puts out there. I think it's relevant. I think it's truthful, and I always apprecaite the hard work you guys do."

—Hart Rockwell, Monthly Member

I've been doing laundry wrong my whole life!
Every December, I look forward to NPR's "Books We Love" project. Explore the last year's book recommendations to get ready for cozy reading season.
Speaking of books, I'm a huge fan of the Austin Public Library (hello Libby app!) and they offer many of the free services in this story.

Looking for news from Austin's music scene? Subscribe to KUTX Monthly.

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Say hi: We'll be at the Texas Book Festival
Members of the KUT News staff, along with our colleagues from The Texas Newsroom, will be moderating author panels on sports and entertainment, immigration, women in law enforcement and more. If you plan to go, please introduce yourself.

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Events: Holiday Sing-Along and Stroll
We're carrying on the Sing-Along tradition started by John Aielli many years ago. Join us in ringing in the holidays at this free, family-friendly event on Dec. 2. There will be singing (of course!), the tree-lighting and a holiday market with local food and artisan vendors, interactive art, live music and photos with Santa.

Mark Your Calendar

Nov. 10: KUTX's Rock the Park
Nov. 10: Happy 65th birthday KUT!
Nov. 11-12: Texas Book Festival
Nov. 12: Tacos of Texas wrap party
Nov. 16: The Texas Standard's Laura Rice will speak at the Texas Conference for Women.
Nov. 17: Jo Harvey Allen at the Paramount Theatre
Nov. 22: Tune in for "Turkey Confidential" at 10 p.m.
Nov. 23: A special "My KUTX" marathon on KUTX 98.9.
Nov. 28: Giving Tuesday
Dec. 2: Holiday Sing-Along & Downtown Stroll, presented by KUT, KUTX and the Downtown Austin Alliance

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