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Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like...

Texas Standard ·

2025/02/06

A bill to let families use taxpayer dollars to cover private school tuition was approved by the Texas Senate, but the debate over the bill’s not done. Next stop: the Texas House.El Paso has still not recovered from government vacancies dating back to the height of COVID, with growing concerns about how that’s affecting basic […]The post Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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What does the Farmer’s Almanac say about Texas’ winter?

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2025/02/05

Gov. Greg Abbott announced his priorities over the weekend, and it looks like lawmakers in his party are getting right to work.The Arlington City Council unanimously approved a drilling site that would put 10 new gas wells within a few thousand feet of homes, a daycare and elementary schools. A closer look at the debate.The […]The post What does the Farmer’s Almanac say about Texas’ winter? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:30

Why does Keller ISD want to split in half?

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2025/02/04

The Trump administration’s tariffs on China have taken effect, while tariffs on Canada and Mexico are on hold for now – but the threat looms, along with uncertainly. We’ll break down what it means for the state.Pete Hegseth, the new secretary of defense, visits the Texas/Mexico border. What he says about sending more troops.When is a school district […]The post Why does Keller ISD want to split in half? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:29

Why did the Mavericks trade Luka Doncic?

Texas Standard ·

2025/02/03

With a de facto North American trade war set to begin tomorrow, Presidents Donald Trump and Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico announce a one-month delay on tariffs in exchange for added troops at the border. What we learned in Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address, where he announced some unexpected priorities. And: A surprise […] The post Why did the Mavericks trade Luka Doncic? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:25

Flu surge shuts down schools in North Texas

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/31

What to expect from this weekend’s State of the State address, where Gov. Greg Abbott will reveal his emergency items for the current legislative session. Have you noticed the flu is going around? There’s actually more than one virus making folks sick at the moment. We’ll check in with a doctor. One of the many […]The post Flu surge shuts down schools in North Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Texas secures land for a new state park

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/30

A bird flu outbreak noted early in Texas is now a national issue, and concerns are rising about what the federal government plans to do. From property taxes to THC and more, Lt Gov. Dan Patrick outlines the first batch of 40 legislative priorities for the current Texas legislative session. Why a fight over mass […]The post Texas secures land for a new state park appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:03

Texans weigh in on how to spend the state’s $24...

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2025/01/29

If Texans were in charge of the state’s budget, how would they spend the money? A new survey from the Hobby School of Public Affairs sheds light on priorities. We know many state lawmakers are prioritizing a school voucher effort that would give money for private education directly to families – and the proposal has […]The post Texans weigh in on how to spend the state’s $24 billion surplus appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:19

Abbott wants feds to cover Texas’ border costs

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/28

Gov. Greg Abbott wants the federal government to reimburse the state for more than $11 billion spent on Operation Lone Star, and some lawmakers from both sides of the aisle support the request. Texas leads the nation in wind energy jobs, but a White House executive order to pause new wind projects has some in […]The post Abbott wants feds to cover Texas’ border costs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:17

Reflections from three Holocaust survivors in Texas

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/27

President Trump’s long-promised deportation raids get underway in Texas and in other parts of the country – what we know about the weekend operations and what we’re learning. On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Texas Standard’s Sarah Asch brings us the voices and memories of survivors living in Texas. And: The Texas Senate has […] The post Reflections from three Holocaust survivors in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:03

Will Corpus Christi’s water restrictions be enough to...

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/24

A dramatic move at the Texas Capitol upends a decades-long tradition of power sharing as conservative Republicans succeed in banning Democrats from chairing legislative committees. The end of the CBP One program for asylum-seekers following President Donald Trump’s inauguration has left many with questions about their future. And: Growing demand and industrial expansion have left […]The post Will Corpus Christi’s water restrictions be enough to stem emergency? appeared first on KUT & KUTX

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51:03

US military sending troops to southern border

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/23

The U.S. military is sending around 1,500 active-duty troops to the country’s southern border, under orders from President Donald Trump. But what will they be doing, exactly, and what are the limits on what they can do? Half a trillion dollars have been pledged for a new AI venture called Stargate, and the first project […]The post US military sending troops to southern border appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:03

What Trump’s declaration of an energy emergency could...

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/22

As Texans try to keep warm, volunteers are bundling up to help a particularly vulnerable population: sea turtles facing “cold stun,” a life-threatening condition. We’re three days into the new Trump administration and trying to keep up with a slew of executive orders. Digging into the impacts on the energy industry, as well as what […]The post What Trump’s declaration of an energy emergency could mean for Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:17

Trump’s first executive orders focus on immigration

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/21

Much of Texas is dealing with dangerously cold temperatures and conditions that make travel hazardous. How the state is coping – plus a look at the power grid. President Trump declared an emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border and issued several executive orders on immigration. We’ll delve into the details. A look at the life and […]The post Trump’s first executive orders focus on immigration appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:17

Health and Human Services Commission employees...

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/20

Parts of Texas that seldom see snow may well see frozen precipitation blanketing beaches tomorrow. We’re keeping watch. Seven employees of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have been fired for improperly accessing, and in some cases, stealing, from the accounts of thousands of Texans receiving public assistance. And: TikTok went dark for U.S. […] The post Health and Human Services Commission employees accused in data breach appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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51:11

State targets Allstate data collection practices

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/17

We’ll have the latest on a dramatic drop in thermometers statewide and what that could mean for large parts of Texas next week. Also: How some are hoping to protect people experiencing homelessness from the worst of the big freeze. The incoming Trump administration has vowed to make immigration enforcement a top priority, possibly including […]The post State targets Allstate data collection practices appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:33

What Texas can learn from wildfire history

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/16

A Texas case before the U.S. Supreme Court on verifying ages for adult content has bigger implications than just whether one free speech law can stand.TikTok users are flocking to other Chinese-owned apps as they await a ruling on whether the U.S. can ban TikTok. But a lot could still change.Carbon capture is a growing […]The post What Texas can learn from wildfire history appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:03

Dustin Burrows wins race for Texas House speaker

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/15

In a session-opening battle for speaker of the House – one of the most powerful positions in state government – Rep. Dustin Burrows won the role in a blow to a rising faction in the Texas GOP, and a victory for what many call establishment Republicans. Elon Musk, Texas’ richest resident, is turning his eyes […]The post Dustin Burrows wins race for Texas House speaker appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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UT Dallas student journalists fight for press freedom

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/14

As lawmakers begin their work at the state Capitol, money is at the center of it all. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar shares a look at the current state of the Texas economy. After a Venezuelan woman died violently in Texas, her body was sold for scientific research without her family’s consent. An investigation into the […]The post UT Dallas student journalists fight for press freedom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:49

What’s a wolf moon?

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/13

It’s go-time at the Texas Capitol as the 89th legislative session opens tomorrow, running through June 2. Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom has a preview of what to expect. War on drugs? Or drug users? How a mass overdose event underscores what critics say is wrong with Texas’ anti-drug strategy. You’ve heard of a […] The post What’s a wolf moon? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:06

Could Houston send water to West Texas?

Texas Standard ·

2025/01/10

With temperatures on the rise, beware the temptation to let down your guard: a waning winter storm and what it means for drivers today. Gov. Greg Abbott is keen on an idea to pipe Houston’s surplus water to drought-stricken West Texas. With the U.S. inauguration just 10 days away, what’s in store for the relationship […]The post Could Houston send water to West Texas? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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