KUT and KUTX to Host Morning Gathering With Hays County Reporter at Mazama Coffee Co. on April 8

March 22, 2026

KUT Public Media and its sister station KUTX 98.9 will hold an informal morning gathering at Mazama Coffee Co. in Dripping Springs on April 8. The stations are inviting community members to stop by, meet staff, and talk about local issues while enjoying the coffee shop setting.

Hays County reporter Leigh Walden will be on hand to meet residents, answer questions, and hear about community concerns. Station representatives from KUT and KUTX will also be available to discuss programming and ways listeners can engage with public media.

Organizers say the event is free to attend and open to the public, and attendees do not need to register ahead of time. Guests can purchase drinks and food from Mazama Coffee Co., with the meet-up designed as a drop-in opportunity rather than a formal program.

The session aims to create a direct line between reporters and the communities they cover, offering a chance for people to share tips, observations, and priorities for local coverage. For a reporter who covers Hays County, those conversations can shape story ideas and help reporters stay connected to on-the-ground concerns.

Mazama Coffee Co. will host the gathering inside its Dripping Springs location, providing a casual setting where conversations can happen informally over a cup of coffee. The drop-in format means people can arrive for a short visit or stay longer to speak with staff and other attendees.

Anyone seeking more information can check KUT Public Media's online event listings or the station's website for updates ahead of the April 8 meet-up. The stations encourage listeners to bring community questions and priorities to the conversation, and to use the opportunity to connect face to face with local public radio staff.