The Armadillo World Headquarters – or just “The Armadillo” – was such a big deal that, 50 years after it closed, Austin radio station KUTX is dedicating the whole month to its celebration. An hour-long oral history and an accompanying podcast are coming out this weekend: “Back Home To The Armadillo.”
KUTX is part of Texas Standard’s home station. Producers shared some voices from their special coverage on how the Armadillo World Headquarters changed the identity of Austin culturally, politically, and artistically: