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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Decibel: Securing Your Vote
What Is The STAAR Test, And Why Is So Much Riding On It?
What Is The STAAR Test, And Why Is So Much Riding On It?
Why does this test dominate so much space in and out of the classroom?
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How To Talk To Kids About The Coronavirus
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.
A Drop In The Bucket
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?
Pflugerville ISD Won’t Close Dessau Elementary School
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.
Mental Health Emergency
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.
“There Needs To Be Some Changes”: Austinites Split On HOME Phase 2
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.
‘We’re All In It Together’: Community Fights For School Fund
Pflugerville community fights for school funding from the state legislature.
Pflugerville community fights for school funding from the state legislature.
Covid-19 Poses New Challenge for 2020 Census
How is Covid-19 impacting the already limited resources to count communities.
How is Covid-19 impacting the already limited resources to count communities.
‘Where Do They Go?’: Voucher Holders Struggle To Find Housin
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.
‘There’s Some Exciting Things Coming’: Mayor Discusses The
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
‘There's No Partnership With The Communities’
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.
6 Ways To Help The Homeless
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.
The Right Way
Entering the country legally has become costly, complicated, and time-consuming.
Entering the country legally has become costly, complicated, and time-consuming.
Decibel’s Year In Review: Blair’s Top Story
Decibel reporter Blair Waltman-Alexin shares her favorite story of the year.
Decibel reporter Blair Waltman-Alexin shares her favorite story of the year.
Is Rundberg Safe?
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?
Learning Together
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.
Virtually Caring
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.
What Is 'The Program' And Could Austin Need It Again?
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?
Assembling Space For All
A Rundberg makerspace builds a new kind of creative community.
A Rundberg makerspace builds a new kind of creative community.
This Will Be My Front Porch
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.
How Austin EMS Is Fighting Covid-19
Decibel looks at how Austin EMS is fighting against Covid-19.
Decibel looks at how Austin EMS is fighting against Covid-19.
An Empty Canvas: Artists Priced Out
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?
Leading The Others
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.
Teaching Resilience
Yuxia Liu has learned to adapt to schooling in a pandemic.
Yuxia Liu has learned to adapt to schooling in a pandemic.
Can He Save This School In Five Months?
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?
“A Year-Round Problem:” Power Outages in Great Hills
One neighborhood has been dealing with outages before the winter storm.
One neighborhood has been dealing with outages before the winter storm.
How Stress Affects Your Immunity
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.
A Happy Kitchen
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.
El Jinete
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 Prescribed Crisis: Maternal Mortality
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.
Managing The Blood Supply During Covid-19
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.
Feeling At Home
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.
How The Pandemic Is Affecting Mental Health
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?
Decibel Presents: DONUT4U
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.
Track Record
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?
The Care That Breaks The Ceiling
Romeo Albornoz helps change career advancement challenges for Filipino American nurses.
Romeo Albornoz helps change career advancement challenges for Filipino American nurses.
The Virtual Classroom: Schooling In A Pandemic
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.
Ken Burns
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.
Sustainable Faith
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?
Part Of My Story
Depression can hit anyone, including one of Austin's most successful entrepreneurs.
Depression can hit anyone, including one of Austin's most successful entrepreneurs.
Walking The Walk
Is the Women's March a movement or a moment?
Is the Women's March a movement or a moment?
ATX Musicians In The Age Of Covid-19
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 There Still Doves In Dove Springs?
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?
Finding Connection On The 271
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.
A Conversation With Lee Cooke
Judy Maggio sits down with former Austin Mayor Lee Cooke.
Judy Maggio sits down with former Austin Mayor Lee Cooke.
‘They Don’t Show Up’: Del Valle's Relationship With Police
Del Valle residents describe what law enforcement looks like in their community.
Del Valle residents describe what law enforcement looks like in their community.
The Build-Up: Covid-19 And Minority Communities
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.
Learning From Home: An Austin PBS Resource Guide
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
Unearthing History
Local group tries to preserve historic Black cemetery
Local group tries to preserve historic Black cemetery
Healthcare Roundtable
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
Asian American DACA Recipients Share Their Stories
A Breath Of Authenticity: Yoga With Adriene
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.
5 Things You Should Know About Austin's Water Forward Plan
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.
Entrepreneurs Set Up Shop In Pflugerville
Owning a business is difficult anywhere, and Pflugerville is no exception.
Owning a business is difficult anywhere, and Pflugerville is no exception.
Making Space For The Future Of Rundberg
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.
The Power Above
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.
Jails, Not Jobs
How one Rundberg group is keeping people out of jail.
How one Rundberg group is keeping people out of jail.
The Latinx Community Is Being Heavily Impacted By Covid-19
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,
They Started A Newspaper. Then Their School Became The Story.
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.
Vamos A Votar (The Latino Vote)
Will Latino voters use their political power in these midterm elections?
Will Latino voters use their political power in these midterm elections?