Best Of Decibel 2021: “It’s Kinda Stressful”
Decibel Visual Journalist KC Cruz shares their favorite story of the year.
Decibel Visual Journalist KC Cruz shares their favorite story of the year.
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Pflugerville residents told us what they wanted city leaders to focus on as the city grow
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Decibel Visual Journalist KC Cruz shares their favorite story of the year.
Decibel Visual Journalist KC Cruz shares their favorite story of the year.
Children’s author and illustrator Trevor Romain about how to explain the pandemic to kids.
Children’s author and illustrator Trevor Romain about how to explain the pandemic to kids.
What depths will the city need to go to in order to keep its pools afloat?
What depths will the city need to go to in order to keep its pools afloat?
PfISD will not be moving forward with a plan that would close Dessau Elementary School.
PfISD will not be moving forward with a plan that would close Dessau Elementary School.
A new facility in Austin is helping those facing a mental health emergency.
A new facility in Austin is helping those facing a mental health emergency.
The minimum lot size for single family homes drops to 1800 square feet.
The minimum lot size for single family homes drops to 1800 square feet.
Pflugerville community fights for school funding from the state legislature.
Pflugerville community fights for school funding from the state legislature.
How is Covid-19 impacting the already limited resources to count communities.
How is Covid-19 impacting the already limited resources to count communities.
Austin is the second-worst city in the country for housing voucher holders to find a home.
Austin is the second-worst city in the country for housing voucher holders to find a home.
Pflugerville residents told us what they wanted city leaders to focus on as the city grow
Pflugerville residents told us what they wanted city leaders to focus on as the city grow
Del Valle residents share how Circuit of The Americas has impacted their community.
Del Valle residents share how Circuit of The Americas has impacted their community.
Front Steps Development Director Amy Price breaks down 6 ways you can lend a helping hand.
Front Steps Development Director Amy Price breaks down 6 ways you can lend a helping hand.
Entering the country legally has become costly, complicated, and time-consuming.
Entering the country legally has become costly, complicated, and time-consuming.
Decibel reporter Blair Waltman-Alexin shares her favorite story of the year.
Decibel reporter Blair Waltman-Alexin shares her favorite story of the year.
Does the neighborhood deserve its dangerous reputation? And if so, what can be done about it?
Does the neighborhood deserve its dangerous reputation? And if so, what can be done about it?
We talked to one Central Texas mother about why she chose to homeschool her children.
We talked to one Central Texas mother about why she chose to homeschool her children.
A local group is harnessing VR technology to teach kids lessons that could be a lifesaver.
A local group is harnessing VR technology to teach kids lessons that could be a lifesaver.
Will a program meant to get people out of flood zones be needed again in Austin?
Will a program meant to get people out of flood zones be needed again in Austin?
A Rundberg makerspace builds a new kind of creative community.
A Rundberg makerspace builds a new kind of creative community.
A historic housing bond could mean big changes for people in central Texas.
A historic housing bond could mean big changes for people in central Texas.
Decibel looks at how Austin EMS is fighting against Covid-19.
Decibel looks at how Austin EMS is fighting against Covid-19.
As prices in Austin skyrocket, will artists and musicians be forced out of town?
As prices in Austin skyrocket, will artists and musicians be forced out of town?
A local school hosts one of the biggest White Cane Day events in the state.
A local school hosts one of the biggest White Cane Day events in the state.
Yuxia Liu has learned to adapt to schooling in a pandemic.
Yuxia Liu has learned to adapt to schooling in a pandemic.
Principal Walker started working at Dobie Middle School in July. Is that enough time to change it?
Principal Walker started working at Dobie Middle School in July. Is that enough time to change it?
One neighborhood has been dealing with outages before the winter storm.
One neighborhood has been dealing with outages before the winter storm.
Judy talks with psychologist Mara Karpel about ways to reduce stress during the pandemic.
Judy talks with psychologist Mara Karpel about ways to reduce stress during the pandemic.
Grace Rivera Curry improves her culinary skills and is creating a healthier community.
Grace Rivera Curry improves her culinary skills and is creating a healthier community.
La Plaza De Toros R3 owner Jose Hernandez, has struggled to build a business in Del Valle.
La Plaza De Toros R3 owner Jose Hernandez, has struggled to build a business in Del Valle.
A look at how the state's high maternal mortality rate is tied to the opioid epidemic.
A look at how the state's high maternal mortality rate is tied to the opioid epidemic.
How the lack of mobile drives will impact medical facilities in the area.
How the lack of mobile drives will impact medical facilities in the area.
LGBTQ youth make up 40% of the homeless youth population, and they face unique challenges.
LGBTQ youth make up 40% of the homeless youth population, and they face unique challenges.
The pandemic has changed our social lives, so how has that affected our mental health?
The pandemic has changed our social lives, so how has that affected our mental health?
A sweet story of community, legacy, and glazed delights for all ages in Rundberg.
A sweet story of community, legacy, and glazed delights for all ages in Rundberg.
Could a new career track just be an old form of tracking students into certain jobs?
Could a new career track just be an old form of tracking students into certain jobs?
Romeo Albornoz helps change career advancement challenges for Filipino American nurses.
Romeo Albornoz helps change career advancement challenges for Filipino American nurses.
Decibel looks at how parents and educators cope with online schooling during Covid-19.
Decibel looks at how parents and educators cope with online schooling during Covid-19.
Judy Maggio sits down with director Ken Burns to discuss his latest series.
Judy Maggio sits down with director Ken Burns to discuss his latest series.
Fatema Hirani’s faith asks her to keep the Earth clean. But how do you do that locally?
Fatema Hirani’s faith asks her to keep the Earth clean. But how do you do that locally?
Depression can hit anyone, including one of Austin's most successful entrepreneurs.
Depression can hit anyone, including one of Austin's most successful entrepreneurs.
Is the Women's March a movement or a moment?
Is the Women's March a movement or a moment?
Local musicians share what they’re doing to keep making music during this difficult time.
Local musicians share what they’re doing to keep making music during this difficult time.
Are the birds that gave Dove Springs its name still in the area?
Are the birds that gave Dove Springs its name still in the area?
A Del Valle bus driver is looking out for his regulars in more ways than one.
A Del Valle bus driver is looking out for his regulars in more ways than one.
Judy Maggio sits down with former Austin Mayor Lee Cooke.
Judy Maggio sits down with former Austin Mayor Lee Cooke.
Del Valle residents describe what law enforcement looks like in their community.
Del Valle residents describe what law enforcement looks like in their community.
Early numbers show one group in Central Texas is affected by Covid-19 at a higher rate.
Early numbers show one group in Central Texas is affected by Covid-19 at a higher rate.
Judy talks with Ben Kramer, Austin PBS VP of Education about PBS resources parents can use
Judy talks with Ben Kramer, Austin PBS VP of Education about PBS resources parents can use
Local group tries to preserve historic Black cemetery
Local group tries to preserve historic Black cemetery
Decibel's Judy Maggio chats with medical experts on healthcare in central Texas.
Decibel's Judy Maggio chats with medical experts on healthcare in central Texas.
Asian American DACA Recipients Share Their Stories
Asian American DACA Recipients Share Their Stories
Austin’s own yoga superstar reminds us the most important love is self-love.
Austin’s own yoga superstar reminds us the most important love is self-love.
Everything you need to know about how Austin Water is planning for future water usage.
Everything you need to know about how Austin Water is planning for future water usage.
Owning a business is difficult anywhere, and Pflugerville is no exception.
Owning a business is difficult anywhere, and Pflugerville is no exception.
Nate Koehler is using a few hours at an after school program to build successful futures for kids.
Nate Koehler is using a few hours at an after school program to build successful futures for kids.
Radha Madhav Dham temple offered shelter to Austin residents during the winter storm.
Radha Madhav Dham temple offered shelter to Austin residents during the winter storm.
How one Rundberg group is keeping people out of jail.
How one Rundberg group is keeping people out of jail.
In Travis County, the Latinx community is being hit the hardest by Covid-19,
In Travis County, the Latinx community is being hit the hardest by Covid-19,
The uncertain future of a middle school, as reported by their newspaper class.
The uncertain future of a middle school, as reported by their newspaper class.
Will Latino voters use their political power in these midterm elections?
Will Latino voters use their political power in these midterm elections?