Audrey McGlinchy
@mcglinchyreports.bsky.social
Housing reporter, Austin's NPR station. Host of Growth Machine: How Austin Engineered its Housing Market: http://rb.gy/ohl3w Email: audrey@kut.org Signal: audrey.153
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Just 7% Texas homeowners have federal flood insurance.
But the state also saw one of the biggest drops in people with this coverage in the past year. The July 4 floods, like other disasters before it, are forcing people to rethink that.
By @mcglinchyreports.bsky.social: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
But the state also saw one of the biggest drops in people with this coverage in the past year. The July 4 floods, like other disasters before it, are forcing people to rethink that.
By @mcglinchyreports.bsky.social: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
As Texans start to rebuild after the floods, many face the reality of being uninsured
Just 7% of homeowners in Texas have flood insurance through the federal government, which runs the biggest flood insurance program in the country. That percentage drops to 2% when you move inland, to ...
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July 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Just 7% Texas homeowners have federal flood insurance.
But the state also saw one of the biggest drops in people with this coverage in the past year. The July 4 floods, like other disasters before it, are forcing people to rethink that.
By @mcglinchyreports.bsky.social: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
But the state also saw one of the biggest drops in people with this coverage in the past year. The July 4 floods, like other disasters before it, are forcing people to rethink that.
By @mcglinchyreports.bsky.social: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
NEW: Want to save $100,000 on tuition at UT Austin? Just buy a house.
I've found an industry of out-of-staters buying condos with $$ and using these condos to get in-state tuition. It's legal and comes as undocumented students in TX lose the right to pay cheaper tuition: www.kut.org/education/20...
I've found an industry of out-of-staters buying condos with $$ and using these condos to get in-state tuition. It's legal and comes as undocumented students in TX lose the right to pay cheaper tuition: www.kut.org/education/20...
Wealthy families are buying homes to get in-state tuition at Texas universities
The practice has been accepted by public universities across the state. The law has fed a growing industry of families buying condos in cash, holding onto them for a couple years and then selling to t...
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July 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
NEW: Want to save $100,000 on tuition at UT Austin? Just buy a house.
I've found an industry of out-of-staters buying condos with $$ and using these condos to get in-state tuition. It's legal and comes as undocumented students in TX lose the right to pay cheaper tuition: www.kut.org/education/20...
I've found an industry of out-of-staters buying condos with $$ and using these condos to get in-state tuition. It's legal and comes as undocumented students in TX lose the right to pay cheaper tuition: www.kut.org/education/20...
NEW: TX will not go the way of other GOP-led states in banning guaranteed income programs. Bills outlawing these cash aid programs failed at the lege this session.
www.kut.org/politics/202...
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Bills banning guaranteed income programs fail at Texas legislature
State lawmakers filed four bills to outlaw guaranteed income programs this legislative session. None of the bills made it to the governor’s desk.
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June 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
NEW: TX will not go the way of other GOP-led states in banning guaranteed income programs. Bills outlawing these cash aid programs failed at the lege this session.
www.kut.org/politics/202...
www.kut.org/politics/202...
NEW from me: Insurers are increasingly using aerial images and AI to decide whether to renew homeowners’ policies. Companies say it's more efficient.
But I found examples where homeowners in Texas lost coverage because a sky-high photo of their home was misread: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
But I found examples where homeowners in Texas lost coverage because a sky-high photo of their home was misread: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
In Texas, insurers are watching your home from above. It could cost you coverage.
Insurers in Texas are partnering with aerial imaging and AI companies to assess homes from the sky. Computer models parse these photos to flag moldy roofs, askew tree branches and missing shingles.
www.kut.org
May 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
NEW from me: Insurers are increasingly using aerial images and AI to decide whether to renew homeowners’ policies. Companies say it's more efficient.
But I found examples where homeowners in Texas lost coverage because a sky-high photo of their home was misread: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
But I found examples where homeowners in Texas lost coverage because a sky-high photo of their home was misread: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
New from me: One of TX Gov. Abbott's priorities this legislative session is "cracking down on squatters", or people who enter + occupy homes w/o ever having a legal right to be there.
But what lawmakers have proposed would affect renters with leases: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
But what lawmakers have proposed would affect renters with leases: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
Gov. Abbott wants to stop 'squatters.' So, Texas lawmakers proposed bills speeding up evictions.
Proponents of the legislation say it's necessary to ensure landlords can regain possession of their property faster. Tenant advocates warn these bills could strip renters of legal rights in a state wh...
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April 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New from me: One of TX Gov. Abbott's priorities this legislative session is "cracking down on squatters", or people who enter + occupy homes w/o ever having a legal right to be there.
But what lawmakers have proposed would affect renters with leases: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
But what lawmakers have proposed would affect renters with leases: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
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We're excited to announce the 2025-26 Knight-Bagehot fellows. Congrats @amandaaronczyk.bsky.social, @bykylecampbell.bsky.social, @aishagani.bsky.social, @esmyjimenez.bsky.social, @mcglinchyreports.bsky.social, @robaeprice.bsky.social
Full list and bios at journalism.columbia.edu/2025-knight-...
Full list and bios at journalism.columbia.edu/2025-knight-...
The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship Announces the Class of 2025-2026 | Columbia Journalism School
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April 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We're excited to announce the 2025-26 Knight-Bagehot fellows. Congrats @amandaaronczyk.bsky.social, @bykylecampbell.bsky.social, @aishagani.bsky.social, @esmyjimenez.bsky.social, @mcglinchyreports.bsky.social, @robaeprice.bsky.social
Full list and bios at journalism.columbia.edu/2025-knight-...
Full list and bios at journalism.columbia.edu/2025-knight-...
Latest from me: Austin's having a YIGBY, or "Yes in God's Backyard" moment.
As congregations dwindle and revenue drops, a growing number of churches are building affordable housing as a way to fulfill their missions but also earn some income: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
As congregations dwindle and revenue drops, a growing number of churches are building affordable housing as a way to fulfill their missions but also earn some income: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
Austin churches answer prayers for affordable housing — by building it themselves
As faith organizations across the city watch their congregations dwindle, some are wondering if their property could be used to realize a core mission: providing for those in need. It’s a trend some h...
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March 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Latest from me: Austin's having a YIGBY, or "Yes in God's Backyard" moment.
As congregations dwindle and revenue drops, a growing number of churches are building affordable housing as a way to fulfill their missions but also earn some income: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
As congregations dwindle and revenue drops, a growing number of churches are building affordable housing as a way to fulfill their missions but also earn some income: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
I'm at a @sxsw.com panel with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson talking about housing.
Watson touts the work of he and his colleagues over the past 2 years as part of Austin's "enormous success" on housing. Rents have been falling for nearly 2 years.
Watson touts the work of he and his colleagues over the past 2 years as part of Austin's "enormous success" on housing. Rents have been falling for nearly 2 years.
March 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I'm at a @sxsw.com panel with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson talking about housing.
Watson touts the work of he and his colleagues over the past 2 years as part of Austin's "enormous success" on housing. Rents have been falling for nearly 2 years.
Watson touts the work of he and his colleagues over the past 2 years as part of Austin's "enormous success" on housing. Rents have been falling for nearly 2 years.
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Breaking: Antitrust enforcers are investigating whether large egg producers have conspired to raise prices or hold back supply.
Justice Department Opens Probe of Sharp Surge in Egg Prices
Antitrust enforcers are investigating whether large producers have engaged in anticompetitive conduct
www.wsj.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Breaking: Antitrust enforcers are investigating whether large egg producers have conspired to raise prices or hold back supply.
NEW from my @kutnews.bsky.social colleague: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been quietly telling heads of state agencies they need to end remote policies and state employees need to return to the office five days a week.
www.kut.org/texas/2025-0...
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Following Trump's lead, Abbott orders state workers to return to offices
The governor quietly directed heads of state agencies to phase out hybrid-work schedules. It's unclear whether there's a hard deadline or if agencies could permit some workers to continue to work remo...
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March 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NEW from my @kutnews.bsky.social colleague: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been quietly telling heads of state agencies they need to end remote policies and state employees need to return to the office five days a week.
www.kut.org/texas/2025-0...
www.kut.org/texas/2025-0...
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From @propublica.org -- DOGE has now gained access to confidential data with sensitive information at HUD. www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE Gains Access to Confidential Records on Housing Discrimination, Medical Details — Even Domestic Violence
While some agencies have resisted efforts by Elon Musk’s team to access confidential records, HUD has opened the door. The potential harm to privacy could be significant.
www.propublica.org
February 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
From @propublica.org -- DOGE has now gained access to confidential data with sensitive information at HUD. www.propublica.org/article/doge...
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1/🧵 A couple weeks ago, I did a social media callout to Tesla and Cybertrucks drivers.
As Elon Musk veers right, I asked, how ya doing bud? I heard from folks all over Texas.
The consensus? Y'all Tesla drivers are in your feelings right now.
www.kut.org/politics/202...
As Elon Musk veers right, I asked, how ya doing bud? I heard from folks all over Texas.
The consensus? Y'all Tesla drivers are in your feelings right now.
www.kut.org/politics/202...
As Elon Musk veers right, some Tesla drivers in Texas are saying 'hell no'
As President Trump’s right-hand man overseeing DOGE, Musk is alienating some Tesla fans and drivers.
www.kut.org
February 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
1/🧵 A couple weeks ago, I did a social media callout to Tesla and Cybertrucks drivers.
As Elon Musk veers right, I asked, how ya doing bud? I heard from folks all over Texas.
The consensus? Y'all Tesla drivers are in your feelings right now.
www.kut.org/politics/202...
As Elon Musk veers right, I asked, how ya doing bud? I heard from folks all over Texas.
The consensus? Y'all Tesla drivers are in your feelings right now.
www.kut.org/politics/202...
Hi Austin housing folks -- I'm looking into the local impacts of reports of mass firings at HUD. If you want to talk, you can reach me on Signal: audrey.153
February 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Hi Austin housing folks -- I'm looking into the local impacts of reports of mass firings at HUD. If you want to talk, you can reach me on Signal: audrey.153
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The White House has kept the wire service from covering key events because it refuses to call the body of water between Mexico and Florida the Gulf of America, as the Trump administration prefers.
AP sues Trump White House for denying access over 'Gulf of Mexico' row
The White House has kept the wire service from covering key events because it refuses to call the body of water between Mexico and Florida the Gulf of America, as the Trump administration prefers.
www.npr.org
February 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The White House has kept the wire service from covering key events because it refuses to call the body of water between Mexico and Florida the Gulf of America, as the Trump administration prefers.
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NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.
NPR host Adrian Ma remembers his girlfriend who died in D.C. plane crash
NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.
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Strong drink and a bad attitude are never a good combination. But, occasionally, they do change history. In this episode of The Disconnect learn how a drunken brawl in downtown Austin delivered a system of energy price fixing that persists to this day.
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February 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Strong drink and a bad attitude are never a good combination. But, occasionally, they do change history. In this episode of The Disconnect learn how a drunken brawl in downtown Austin delivered a system of energy price fixing that persists to this day.
kutkutx.studio/the-disconne...
kutkutx.studio/the-disconne...
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They arrived seeking asylum. Instead they were shackled, flown to Panama, stripped of passports and phones, locked in a hotel, barred from lawyers and soon will be sent to a camp near the jungle. Julie Turkewitz @haleaziz.bsky.social Farnaz Fassihi Annie Correal www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...
Under Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan, Some Migrants Are Being Sent to Panama
The administration has asked Panama to take in hundreds of people who can’t easily be sent back to their countries. Many say they are in danger.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
They arrived seeking asylum. Instead they were shackled, flown to Panama, stripped of passports and phones, locked in a hotel, barred from lawyers and soon will be sent to a camp near the jungle. Julie Turkewitz @haleaziz.bsky.social Farnaz Fassihi Annie Correal www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...
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Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany on Saturday accused Vice President JD Vance of unacceptably interfering in his country’s coming elections on behalf of a party that has played down the atrocities committed by the Nazis. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
February 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany on Saturday accused Vice President JD Vance of unacceptably interfering in his country’s coming elections on behalf of a party that has played down the atrocities committed by the Nazis. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
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Season 3 of The Disconnect — our podcast about the Texas power grid — has begun.
This time: natural gas — how it failed in the 2021 blackout and why TX leaders call it the future of a reliable grid.
The first episode is all about the con man who started it all.
kutkutx.studio/category/the...
This time: natural gas — how it failed in the 2021 blackout and why TX leaders call it the future of a reliable grid.
The first episode is all about the con man who started it all.
kutkutx.studio/category/the...
The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout Archives - KUT & KUTX Studios - Podcasts
Millions lost power. Hundreds died. How did this happen? KUT’s Mose Buchele explores what happened during the worst blackout in Texas history, how we got the electric grid we have today and what could...
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February 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Season 3 of The Disconnect — our podcast about the Texas power grid — has begun.
This time: natural gas — how it failed in the 2021 blackout and why TX leaders call it the future of a reliable grid.
The first episode is all about the con man who started it all.
kutkutx.studio/category/the...
This time: natural gas — how it failed in the 2021 blackout and why TX leaders call it the future of a reliable grid.
The first episode is all about the con man who started it all.
kutkutx.studio/category/the...
NEW from me: Austin is set to change how it regulates short-term rentals (aka Airbnbs), after court cases have gutted the city's rules.
The city's now focused on getting more owners licensed and less on limiting the number of these controversial rentals: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
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The city's now focused on getting more owners licensed and less on limiting the number of these controversial rentals: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
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Austin to overhaul how it regulates Airbnbs and other short-term rentals
The city has proposed rules to make it hard to run a short-term rental without a city-issued license. Third-party data suggests thousands of owners rent out their homes without one.
www.kut.org
February 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NEW from me: Austin is set to change how it regulates short-term rentals (aka Airbnbs), after court cases have gutted the city's rules.
The city's now focused on getting more owners licensed and less on limiting the number of these controversial rentals: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
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The city's now focused on getting more owners licensed and less on limiting the number of these controversial rentals: www.kut.org/housing/2025...
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The incredible Mose Buchele and @mattlargey.bsky.social asked me to help out with a new season of @kutnews.bsky.social's podcast about the Texas electric grid, The Disconnect, and I couldn't say no.
Season 3 coming next month: one.npr.org?sharedMediaI...
Season 3 coming next month: one.npr.org?sharedMediaI...
🔊 Listen Now: The Disconnect Season 3: Coming Feb 12
The Disconnect: Power, Politics And The Texas Blackout from KUT 90.5 on NPR One | 2:28
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January 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The incredible Mose Buchele and @mattlargey.bsky.social asked me to help out with a new season of @kutnews.bsky.social's podcast about the Texas electric grid, The Disconnect, and I couldn't say no.
Season 3 coming next month: one.npr.org?sharedMediaI...
Season 3 coming next month: one.npr.org?sharedMediaI...
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Jose Alvaro, who is undocumented, had been navigating the long and costly process of applying for a green card.
Now he faces deportation proceedings following a traffic stop that led to police calling federal immigration officials.
Now he faces deportation proceedings following a traffic stop that led to police calling federal immigration officials.
An immigrant faces deportation after a routine traffic stop in Texas, sparking more fear
Advocates worry that rapidly shifting federal and state immigration initiatives will prompt more city police to funnel migrants without criminal records to federal agents.
www.texastribune.org
January 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Jose Alvaro, who is undocumented, had been navigating the long and costly process of applying for a green card.
Now he faces deportation proceedings following a traffic stop that led to police calling federal immigration officials.
Now he faces deportation proceedings following a traffic stop that led to police calling federal immigration officials.