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A special broadcast live from the State Fair of Texas

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2024/09/27

Today we’re bringing you a special broadcast from the opening day of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas: The fair’s storied history dates back to 1886. Karl Chiao, executive director of the Dallas Historical Society, shares more about its history, and the fair’s Karissa Condoianis talks about its future. Big Tex is a cowboy […] The post A special broadcast live from the State Fair of Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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New exhibit showcases never-before-seen Freddy Fender...

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2024/09/26

Schools and public libraries are often the focus of book bans. But what can we learn from a list of books prohibited in state prisons? We’re celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Texans, including one who credits a librarian for helping him rise to became a leader in academia. The infamous nuclear power plant at Three […] The post New exhibit showcases never-before-seen Freddy Fender artifacts appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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A North Texas city has paused all new development

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2024/09/25

Princeton, a Dallas suburb, has quadrupled in population since 2010. Recently, city leaders paused all new residential development to let infrastructure catch up. The latest in our series on the intersection of religion and politics: students from two schools in Abilene with a diversity of perspectives and a strong desire to bridge the political divide. […]The post A North Texas city has paused all new development appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Abilene Christian University gets green light for...

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2024/09/24

In Texas’ 2024 elections, long shot candidates are facing uphill battles in heavily gerrymandered districts. Why these candidates are running. Why federal regulators are giving researchers the green light to build a nuclear reactor at Abilene Christian University. The state is paying more for mental health services. But private psychiatric hospitals say they’re not getting […]The post Abilene Christian University gets green light for nuclear reactor research appeared first on KUT & KUTX

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Researchers relocate coral to Texas coast in...

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2024/09/23

The Matterhorn Express pipeline, a 580-mile project set to go online soon, will transport natural gas from a terminal in West Texas to Katy, near Houston. We’ll hear what it could add up to for Texas and for energy prices more broadly. A proposed liquified natural gas terminal in the Rio Grande Valley is stirring […] The post Researchers relocate coral to Texas coast in conservation project appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Texas Extra: Remembering DJ Steve Crosno

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2024/09/21

The El Paso radio and TV disc jockey made a lasting impact on the city’s music scene and contributed to the mixing of cultures that still makes far west Texas so special. This is an extended interview about an effort to document Crosno’s impact before his death in 2006. The full transcript of this episode […] The post Texas Extra: Remembering DJ Steve Crosno appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Proposed school curriculum with Bible stories nears vote

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2024/09/20

A possible government shutdown looming with an Oct. 1 deadline. With the backdrop of elections, how might this story unfold? UT-Austin political science professor Sean Theriault talks about a perennial issue of government funding and where its headed. Bible stories in the classroom? The Texas Education Agency is getting a lot of feedback and blowback […] The post Proposed school curriculum with Bible stories nears vote appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Ultramarathoner prepares for run across Texas

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2024/09/19

Americans are pretty evenly divided on the issue of gun rights versus regulated ownership. How might it show up at the polls? The number of migrants trying to cross the border with Mexico into the U.S. is down quite a bit. A look at why. We’ll also introduce you to an endurance runner preparing to […]The post Ultramarathoner prepares for run across Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Hindu voters in Texas weigh in as political ties grow...

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2024/09/18

New questions about Attorney General Ken Paxton and his properties not disclosed in financial statements. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of The Texas Newsroom with more on what she’s found looking into the property disclosures of the state’s top lawyer.State lawmakers hear testimony about the investigation into what caused the largest wildfire in Texas history earlier […]The post Hindu voters in Texas weigh in as political ties grow stronger appeared first on KUT &

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Texas Extra: The Poll Party

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2024/09/18

Barely half of Texas voting age population turned out for the 2020 presidential election. And the story is worse for young voters. We wondered, what can we do about that? So the Texas Standard joined forces with our home music station, KUTX, and the UT Austin student station, KVRX, for what we called a poll […] The post Texas Extra: The Poll Party appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Probe finds UNT built business using bodies of destitute

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2024/09/17

A natural gas pipeline fire leads to evacuations in the Houston area.The University of North Texas Health Science Center suddenly suspends its business using unclaimed corpses.Also, Texas voters approved $5 billion dollars to pay for upgrades and new power plants, but now there are concerns about one of the finalists for funding.Plus, Texas is not […]The post Probe finds UNT built business using bodies of destitute appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Can you trust polls saying Texas could turn blue?

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2024/09/16

As immigration returns to center stage in American politics, a curious reversal in messaging in one of the state’s most closely watched races.It’s happened before: polls show a statewide race tightening up, hopes rising among Texas Democrats, only to be dashed on Election Day. Do you trust polls that suggest Texas turning blue? A guide […] The post Can you trust polls saying Texas could turn blue? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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New student data system has Texas school worried

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2024/09/13

Texas’ Supreme Court Justices weigh a misconduct case against a top aide to Attorney General Ken Paxton. The state’s education agency updates how it gathers data on Texas 12 hundred plus school districts…but now many of those districts worried they’ll pay a steep price. With wind a bigger part of the energy mix in Texas, […] The post New student data system has Texas school worried appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Palestine fights Union Pacific’s move to leave town...

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2024/09/12

Defense attorneys for the Walmart mass shooter, who’s already sentenced to life in prison, are asking for the court to take the death penalty off the table or drop the charges altogether due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct.As we move closer to Election Day, The Texas Newsroom is exploring the role of religion in politics.And: The […]The post Palestine fights Union Pacific’s move to leave town despite 1872 contract appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Plastic piles up as advanced recycling program in...

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2024/09/11

Jefferson County, Texas, may not feel the brunt of Hurricane Francine but has prepared for any possible changes in the storm’s path.Will last night’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump move the needle at all?Campus libraries across Cy-Fair ISD are open only part of the time this year after trustees cut librarian positions […] The post Plastic piles up as advanced recycling program in Houston struggles to get off the ground appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios

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Tropical Storm Francine bringing rain to the Texas...

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2024/09/10

Tropical storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane. Texas will avoid a direct hit but Gulf Coast residents should still prepare. Tonight’s presidential debate… the last debate changed the course of history. Could this one give one of the candidates the edge needed to win a tight race? Plus, who will pay for El […]The post Tropical Storm Francine bringing rain to the Texas Coast before it hits Louisiana appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Clinic teams up with barbershops to boost health care...

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2024/09/09

As Tropical Storm Francine forms, we’re keeping an eye on nasty weather in the Gulf and will have the latest on the impact to Texas energy as peak hurricane season arrives.On the political front, cross-party endorsements are raising eyebrows. Political expert Daron Shaw of the University of Texas at Austin weighs in on the significance.With […] The post Clinic teams up with barbershops to boost health care access for Black men appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Alamo Trust battles to keep Ferris wheel out of...

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2024/09/06

Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, is returning to the Capitol as an adviser for House Speaker Dade Phelan. What it means for Texas politics.Five years after a mass shooting in Odessa, a new sculpture rises in hopes of helping the city heal.Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the State Fair of Texas […]The post Alamo Trust battles to keep Ferris wheel out of historic neighborhood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over plan to mail out...

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2024/09/05

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Bexar County over a plan to reach out to unregistered voters with applications.After two years of missing its recruitment goals, a new Army college partnership is helping recruits in San Antonio get their GEDs.Amazon is trying to save its Echo program with a major artificial intelligence upgrade for […]The post Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over plan to mail out registration forms to unregistered voters appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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How to prepare for the fall/winter gardening season...

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2024/09/04

What effect is Texas’ booming population having on how the state’s moving politically? Some signs as we approach November.A Texas company faces federal allegations of a price-fixing conspiracy pushing up rents across the U.S.Want to grow a veggie garden this fall? An expert shares tips for choosing plants, protecting from freezes & more.Two astronauts are […]The post How to prepare for the fall/winter gardening season in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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