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51:14

Marijuana is on the ballot in two more Texas cities

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2024/10/24

Areas around Austin, San Antonio and North Texas set records for the first day of early voting this week. But the story was different in El Paso.A Democrat won a state House seat in Collin County last election cycle – but Republicans think they can flip it back.What it means that decriminalizing small amounts of […]The post Marijuana is on the ballot in two more Texas cities appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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West Texas town dealing with insect invasion

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/23

Why an arrangement to care for an aging millionaire is raising questions about a Texas Supreme Court Justice and state ethics rules.More and more college-age students are steering clear of campus life and turning to “microcredentials” as a path to employment.We’re talking with Nico Lang, author of “American Teenager,” a new book on growing up […]The post West Texas town dealing with insect invasion appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:52

Digging into the business of predicting elections

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/22

It’s a state power struggle with life-and-death consequences: The latest on the Robert Roberson death penalty case.The biggest statewide race on the ballot is the U.S. Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred. Today: A profile of Allred, a Democrat who has mounted a massive effort to unseat the incumbent Republican senator.How the school […]The post Digging into the business of predicting elections appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:50

School vouchers, proposed in Texas, are mostly used...

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/21

As early voting gets underway in Texas, here’s what you need to know as you prepare to cast your ballot.The biggest contest on the ballot, after the presidency, is the U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. We’ll be profiling them both on the Standard, starting […] The post School vouchers, proposed in Texas, are mostly used by the wealthy in Arizona appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:42

Lawmakers buy more time for Texas death row inmate...

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/18

After a series of extraordinary moves, the Texas Supreme Court issued a stay of execution for Robert Roberson, convicted in the 2002 shaking death of his child. He’s been subpoenaed to testify before a House committee next week. We’ll hear from Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison, who was instrumental in the last-minute temporary reprieve. Why […] The post Lawmakers buy more time for Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:14

‘Austin City Limits’ celebrates 50 years on PBS

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/17

The execution of Robert Roberson, scheduled for tonight, has been subject to appeal upon appeal. Now, a surprise subpoena from a House subcommittee has left his fate uncertain. Why a commissioners court race could be an indicator of future politics in Tarrant County. Persistent dry weather means wildfire risk is high – and the governor […]The post ‘Austin City Limits’ celebrates 50 years on PBS appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:12

Fact-checking Texas voter roll claims

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/16

Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, sparred in their only debate last night. We’re taking a look at some of the highlights and takeaways.Our exploration of the intersection of religion and politics in Texas takes us to a Black church outside Sulphur Springs.Why part of the story in […]The post Fact-checking Texas voter roll claims appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:28

How women’s pro basketball traces its roots to Houston

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/15

Tonight, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Colin Allred face off in their one and only debate. We’ll have a preview of what to expect.A new tool gives Texas high school students a look at universities that will accept them before they fill out an application.In the next part of our series on the […]The post How women’s pro basketball traces its roots to Houston appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:12

The untold history of the Texas Farm Workers Union

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/14

Over a span of 13 years, federal Judge Janis Jack repeatedly demanded that state officials do more to fix Texas’ troubled foster care system. Now, she’s been ordered off the case.As Election Day nears, political polls are everywhere. Many are done by phone. But with so many people ignoring calls labeled “political survey,” who’s actually […] The post The untold history of the Texas Farm Workers Union appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:28

PBS special explores untold Latino history

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/11

With immigration a major issue in presidential politics, the Fifth Circuit takes up Texas’ challenge to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.North Texas car dealerships accused of racially discriminatory practices are now suing the Federal Trade Commission, saying their interference is unconstitutional.A new study finds Black and Latino consumers are twice as likely to […] The post PBS special explores untold Latino history appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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50:33

Officials renew push for Texas-Mexico rail project

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/10

What to do with the waste generated by nuclear power plants? The Supreme Court will review a plan to store it in West Texas.The latest financial reports are in for campaign fundraising throughout the state, and Republicans are focusing heavily on South Texas.Meta is doubling down on efforts to appeal to Gen-Z and recently reached […] The post Officials renew push for Texas-Mexico rail project appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:28

A geyser of oily water erupts in West Texas desert

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/09

On request from Florida, Texas sends teams of emergency officials to support local authorities as they brace for the arrival of Hurricane Milton.A geyser erupted in West Texas last Wednesday, shooting salty, oily water 100 feet into the air – an unexpected event that continued through the weekend.At the heart of San Antonio’s historic Spanish […] The post A geyser of oily water erupts in West Texas desert appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:28

Texas air pollution monitoring scaled back by TCEQ

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/08

As Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida, a new report raises questions about Texas’ efforts to curb gases linked to climate change.As we continue to track the category 4 hurricane bearing down on Tampa, emergency resources are already spread thin, partly due to ongoing efforts to recover from Hurricane Helene. We’ll take you into the […] The post Texas air pollution monitoring scaled back by TCEQ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:38

Supreme Court kicks off new term with high-profile cases

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/07

A new term begins for the U.S. Supreme Court, with growing political pressure on the court. We’ll have a preview of what’s ahead and what it could mean for Texans.As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, the U.S. State Department is urging American citizens in Lebanon to stay informed about available assistance.The one-year anniversary […] The post Supreme Court kicks off new term with high-profile cases appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Presidio County seeks ownership of international bridge

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/04

A massive dockworkers strike has ended – but the settlement reached is only a tentative deal, and it leaves one of the most contentious issues still unsettled.Presidio County wants to gain control of an international crossing that’s currently in the hands of the state. But the process might be more complex than it seems.A new […]The post Presidio County seeks ownership of international bridge appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Some convicted felons can actually vote from prison...

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/03

A reservoir first proposed in 1968 to provide water to the DFW area has failed to move forward for decades. Why a small group of landowners say all Texans should care.Many state prison inmates in Texas, including people on death row, are eligible to vote and may not know it. The Texas Newsroom’s Lauren McGaughy […]The post Some convicted felons can actually vote from prison in Texas. Here’s why. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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The religious backdrop surrounding debate over...

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/02

Looking for zingers in last night’s vice-presidential debate? You might come up short. What does it add up to just five weeks out from Election Day?We’ll talk with a Texas-based political expert about what may be the last real faceoff between Republicans and Democrats before the presidential election.A rocket attack on Israel and vows of […]The post The religious backdrop surrounding debate over migrant aid appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:28

What to expect as Mexico’s new president takes office

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/01

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, is inaugurated today. What her administration means for trade, the border and more.Dock workers from Houston and ports up and down the East Coast are now strike. How that affects the supply chain and what’s on store shelves.A UT Austin psychology professor shares his findings on the science of […] The post What to expect as Mexico’s new president takes office appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Remembering songwriter, actor and outlaw legend Kris...

Texas Standard ·

2024/09/30

Though it’s not clear how many Texans don’t yet know who they’ll vote for, there are plenty of questions about who will get to vote at all. A closer look at challenges to voting rolls across Texas.New lawsuits suggest the 2021 winter blackouts may have had a man-made cause: market manipulation.Fort Martin Scott, a 19th […] The post Remembering songwriter, actor and outlaw legend Kris Kristofferson appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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28:53

Texas Extra: It’s Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in ‘America...

Texas Standard ·

2024/09/28

UT-Austin historian H.W. Brands is known for taking a very personal approach to history. This is an extended interview about his latest book, America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War. The full transcript of this episode of Texas Standard is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also […] The post Texas Extra: It’s Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in ‘America First’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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