Haya Panjwani
ReporterHaya is a general assignment reporter with KUT, focusing on Travis County. She graduated from the University of Houston in 2022 with degrees in political science and journalism. She has also served as a fellow for The Texas Newsroom and reported for Houston Public Media and KERA in Dallas.
In her free time, you can find her hanging out with her dog, Goofy, watching the "Great British Bake Off" or analyzing Marvel theories.
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The last day of the Texas Legislature’s regular session is Monday. While some of the laws passed during these sessions are crucial to keep the state running, other laws have been a little more interesting.
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The city is paying millions of dollars in overtime to its firefighters because it's short staffed. The extra hours exacerbate an already stressful job.
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This worm is known for irritating human skin, being poisonous for pets and eating earthworms from flower beds.
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The sentencing comes after a Travis County judge refused to grant him a new trial.
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Perry is expected to be sentenced Tuesday for the murder of Garrett Foster. Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to review his conviction.
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Los votantes de Austin decidirán sobre dos propuestas relacionadas con la supervisión de la Policía.
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Travis County voters will decide on police oversight propositions, school bonds and more.
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Perry made the comments before and after killing 28-year-old Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. Last week, Perry was convicted of murder.
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The dance hall has been around for more than 50 years and was key in shaping Austin's music scene.
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Sargent faced widespread criticism over Austin Energy's response to the February ice storm, which left thousands without power.