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51:02

YouTube cleaning sensation AuriKatariina heads to Texas

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2024/12/16

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit claiming a New York doctor illegally prescribed abortion pills to a Texas resident. A state plan to provide incentives for affordable housing: A Houston Chronicle investigation finds little affordable housing being built – and taxpayers holding the bag. Two Texas families take legal action against an […] The post YouTube cleaning sensation AuriKatariina heads to Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:03

A special broadcast from Abilene

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2024/12/13

Today we come to you from one of Texas’ once great railroad towns – and though the trains aren’t so much a central part of life here anymore, something else has happened that’s been bringing people, prosperity and a sense of renewal back to Abilene. An AI-focused facility could transform the Big Country region. Ahead […]The post A special broadcast from Abilene appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:47

Trade schools thrive as electric vehicle demand grows

Texas Standard ·

2024/12/12

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued two giants of the chemical business, 3M and DuPont, over so-called forever chemicals contained in household objects.A new kind of car needs a new kind of mechanic. The Standard’s Kristen Cabrera goes inside a school for hybrid and electric vehicle repairs.The old art form of tintype photography is […]The post Trade schools thrive as electric vehicle demand grows appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:35

Big Bend seeks artists to capture park’s rugged beauty

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2024/12/11

Last night’s chill has many Texans asking how the state’s power grid is looking for the winter. How much has changed since the freeze and blackouts of February 2021? Mose Buchele of KUT News has been keeping tabs.The Texas legislative session hasn’t even started, yet more than one representative claims to be the de facto […]The post Big Bend seeks artists to capture park’s rugged beauty appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:07

Cold snap grips West Texas and the borderlands

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2024/12/10

What possible cuts to Medicaid under the new Trump administration could mean in Texas, which already limits coverage.A cold front is blowing through El Paso, bringing high winds and freezing temperatures.Princeton’s growing pains have led to tension in its mayoral runoff election.Most of those involved in high-speed chases by state troopers going after suspected smugglers […]The post Cold snap grips West Texas and the borderlands appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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50:52

What exactly does the Texas House speaker do?

Texas Standard ·

2024/12/09

Dade Phelan is out, and a bruising battle for speaker of the Texas House is set to begin – unless it’s already over? Over the weekend, GOP members backed David Cook, but Dustin Burrows claimed he had enough votes to override the caucus. What does a House speaker do, anyway?In a stunning turn of events, a coalition […] The post What exactly does the Texas House speaker do? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:35

House Speaker Dade Phelan bows out of leadership...

Texas Standard ·

2024/12/06

Facing a challenge from fellow Republicans, Dade Phelan says he’s dropping his bid for re-election as Texas House speaker.Texas has some of the most expensive insurance in the nation, forcing homeowners to pay more for less coverage.Desert bighorn sheep return to the Franklin Mountains of El Paso, a major milestone in restoring the species.While the […] The post House Speaker Dade Phelan bows out of leadership reelection bid appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:33

Uranium mining poised for a comeback in South Texas

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2024/12/05

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about restrictions on gender-affirming care for young people. What a ruling could mean.Texas elected officials will soon have to start disclosing more information about the properties they own – changes that could reveal more about Attorney General Ken Paxton’s recent real estate transactions.Houston-based Enron went very publicly kaput more […]The post Uranium mining poised for a comeback in South Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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50:35

Texas’ ghost towns spotlight rural population shifts

Texas Standard ·

2024/12/04

Martial law has now been lifted in South Korea – Texas’ fourth-largest trading partner – but the effects may not be as short-lived. A top Texas expert tells us why.Ongoing casualties in what was long touted as the war on drugs: Kevin Krause of The Dallas Morning News analyzed a decade of meth sentencing data […]The post Texas’ ghost towns spotlight rural population shifts appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:05

Is new fertilizer behind Texas cattle deaths?

Texas Standard ·

2024/12/03

A climate-friendly fertilizer turned out to be tainted with so-called “forever chemicals” that are killing cattle and other ranch animals.Education Savings Accounts are on the legislative agenda and likely to pass. What they are and why they’re controversial.Historic horse-drawn carriages will become a thing of the past in San Antonio as the city phases them […] The post Is new fertilizer behind Texas cattle deaths? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:35

How might proposed tariffs on Mexico impact Texas?

Texas Standard ·

2024/12/02

Texas does more business with Mexico than any other nation, and with 25% tariff threats now on the table from President-elect Trump, what should we expect? We’ll take a closer look.The Texas Public Utility Commission issues a report on CenterPoint Energy’s much-criticized response to Hurricane Beryl.Squaring economic data points with how voters felt going into […] The post How might proposed tariffs on Mexico impact Texas? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:46

Some of our favorite books of 2024

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/29

Over the course of the year we talk with dozens of authors – some stars in the making, others well-known names among Texas readers – and today we’re sharing a selection of great reads in 2024.Plus: Just in time for Black Friday, booksellers share their top books for holiday gifts.The post Some of our favorite books of 2024 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:46

Stories we’re thankful for this year

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/28

This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve been grateful to share over the past few months:– A Texas-based freelance visual journalist reflecting on winning a prestigious prize– A Uganda-born musician who calls Texas home and is taking the U.S. by storm– A comedian landing on many best-of lists, now reconnecting with his […]The post Stories we’re thankful for this year appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:41

Work up your Thanksgiving appetite with these Texas...

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/27

We’ve been cooking up a special treat: a show all about Texas eats and drinks – the sweet, the savory and everything in between.The biggest food story in Texas in recent months was the announcement of the first-ever Texas Michelin guide, the creme-de-la-creme.What Texas Monthly’s barbecue editor learned traveling the country in search of BBQ.Inside […]The post Work up your Thanksgiving appetite with these Texas food tidbits appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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50:03

ArnieTex brings the flavors of South Texas to...

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/26

We’re taking a look at the Texans who have been picked for President-elect Trump’s new Cabinet.How some Democratic candidates in parts of Texas won their races amid a big red wave.There’s a demand for raw milk, despite its health risks, and more public officials are saying that folks should be able to have it if […] The post ArnieTex brings the flavors of South Texas to millions on YouTube appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:30

State Board of Education approves Bible-infused...

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/25

The State Board of Education has approved a new Bible-infused curriculum that critics say overemphasizes Christianity and is a likely violation of the separation of church and state. It’s set for introduction in schools in 2025, though it’s likely to face a long legal battle.Election transparency vs ballot secrecy: How changes to state law may […] The post State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:31

SpaceX backs out of Boca Chica Beach land swap

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/22

A Houston-area nonprofit that helped thousands find a new life in the U.S. disappears. A new investigation reveals surprising answers about what happened to the Alliance.More international students than ever before are studying in the U.S., and among the top destinations are the University of North Texas and UT Dallas.How a much-talked-about Department of Government […] The post SpaceX backs out of Boca Chica Beach land swap appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:03

WNBA expansion sparks hopes for Austin franchise

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/21

The president-elect says he might use the military to support mass deportations of migrants in the country without legal authorization. But there are considerable obstacles to such an effort, both legal and logistic.A new trade policy with an accent on tariffs. How Texas might find itself in the crosshairs.Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing to boost […]The post WNBA expansion sparks hopes for Austin franchise appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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How news organizations are partnering with public...

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/20

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants the state to lead in dementia research. Why it’s such a priority and what happens next.More people than ever get their news via social media, but with feeds looking very different for different folks, how do you bring people together? As the Standard’s Sarah Asch reports, the public library might […]The post How news organizations are partnering with public libraries appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:16

After nearly 50 years, food critic Pat Sharpe asks...

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/19

Texas leaders are among President-elect Trump’s biggest supporters. Are they being left off the list of Cabinet picks?She’s traveled and tasted dishes from across the Lone Star State: After 50 years, Texas Monthly food critic Pat Sharpe is retiring and sharing what she’s learned on the job.The details of a plan to turn an old […]The post After nearly 50 years, food critic Pat Sharpe asks for the check appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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