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50:15

Remembering iconic Texas actress Shelley Duvall

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2024/07/12

Five days after Hurricane Beryl’s landfall, more than 800,000 Texans are still without power as frustrations and questions rise along with the heat – and officials say half a million people may not get power back until next week.Thirty-five percent of Texas students scored zero on the writing portion of STAAR test, raising big questions […] The post Remembering iconic Texas actress Shelley Duvall appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:06

The Texas State Aquarium balances marine conservation...

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2024/07/11

The Texas State Aquarium has a spot right on the edge of the Corpus Christi Bay – and storms in recent years have provided lessons that staff put in place for Hurricane Beryl. There’s tons of evidence that most extreme weather hits communities of color the hardest. As Texas recovers from Beryl, what’s being done […]The post The Texas State Aquarium balances marine conservation and hurricane challenges appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Tips for insurance and tree care as Texas recovers...

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2024/07/10

More than 1 million Texans are still without power in the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s sweep across Southeast and East Texas. Brent Taylor of the Houston Office of Emergency Management joins with the latest on damage assessments, ongoing outages and the growing concerns about heat.What do Texans need to keep in mind as they repair […]The post Tips for insurance and tree care as Texas recovers from Beryl appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Houston starts cleanup after Hurricane Beryl tears...

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2024/07/09

Hurricane Beryl makes its mark on the Texas coast. Now, the cleanup begins. We’ll hear what’s happening from folks on the Gulf Coast.Tariff talk was all the rage about four years ago. Now, not so much. But is the Biden administration doing business any different from its predecessor?And: The State of Texas is putting a […]The post Houston starts cleanup after Hurricane Beryl tears through the region appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:40

The latest updates on Hurricane Beryl after storm...

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2024/07/08

Hurricane Beryl has become the first of the 2024 season to make landfall in Texas, with major power outages reported across the Houston region as heavy rain and damaging winds move up from Matagorda. With floodwaters filling some streets in Galveston and 121 counties under a disaster declaration, we’ll have the latest on the storm.The […] The post The latest updates on Hurricane Beryl after storm makes landfall in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:05

50 years on the road with Texas Highways

Texas Standard ·

2024/07/05

Hurricane Beryl bears down on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, raising red flags for Texas. Meteorologist Matt Lanza brings us the latest on the storm and what parts of Texas may be most affected.The U.S. Supreme Court says it will take up a case involving Texas’ new law requiring adult-oriented sites to obtain age verification from users.A […]The post 50 years on the road with Texas Highways appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:47

Celebrating summer with Willie Nelson, new book...

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2024/07/04

With lots of food and fireworks, Texans turn out to mark the Fourth of July – and we’re celebrating with a special program dedicated to summer in the Lone Star State:Julia Green, the manager at Front Street Books in Alpine, shares her recommendations on new book releases to add to your summer reading list.Top tips […]The post Celebrating summer with Willie Nelson, new book releases, aguas frescas & more appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:15

How the Texas Lottery helped a big spending group...

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2024/07/03

Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett on Tuesday became the first Democrat on Capitol Hill to call for President Biden to abandon his re-election bid.In several high-profile cases, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed rulings from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where Texas cases go on appeal.Ever try your luck at the lottery? We’ll hear about […]The post How the Texas Lottery helped a big spending group become surefire winners appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:17

John Sharp on why he’s retiring as Texas A&M chancellor

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2024/07/02

A conversation with John Sharp, who – as the longest-serving chancellor in Texas A&M System history – has announced he’s retiring next year.What you need to know about a brand-new consumer privacy law now in effect in Texas.If you’ve made a big purchase anytime lately, you’ve been paying attention to interest rates. They remain pretty […]The post John Sharp on why he’s retiring as Texas A&M chancellor appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:29

Texas dance company brings a love story home to...

Texas Standard ·

2024/07/01

On the final day of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court sent the legal challenge to a Texas social media law back to a lower court and said Donald Trump has absolute immunity for official acts only. We’ll have the latest. It may be up to Texas lawmakers to further clarify state rules around in […] The post Texas dance company brings a love story home to Shankleville appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:52

Former Uvalde school police chief indicted over...

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2024/06/28

A grand jury investigating the failed police response to the Robb Elementary shooting has issued indictments against two law enforcement officers on the scene, including former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo.Kathleen Dorothy Blackburn, author of the new book “Loose of Earth,” talks about her family’s search for faith healers as father died – and […]The post Former Uvalde school police chief indicted over failed shooting response appeared first on KUT & KUTX

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What to know about sunscreen this summer

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2024/06/27

The Supreme Court has dismissed a closely watched abortion case, paving the way for doctors to perform emergency abortions in Idaho.How a tunnel system in Houston contributes to flooding – and the bipartisan effort to fix it.We’ll have the latest from Consumer Reports on their sunscreen findings, from SPF ratings to new ingredients.Women at a […]The post What to know about sunscreen this summer appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:14

Blue Chip Program provides mental health resources...

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2024/06/26

The Supreme Court, in the waning hours of this term, issues orders on social media and federal corruption laws. Some of the most contentious cases on the court’s docket remain undecided, though we’re expecting several rulings in the next 48 hours or so.Sen. Ted Cruz is leading an effort to end tax on tips. Critics […]The post Blue Chip Program provides mental health resources for law enforcement officers in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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The controversy surrounding GOP Rep. Troy Nehls’...

Texas Standard ·

2024/06/25

Hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed by fires in New Mexico, and Texans are lending a helping hand.Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee revealed earlier this month that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A look at the implications amid the heat of a re-election battle.The algorithm that investigators say is having the […]The post The controversy surrounding GOP Rep. Troy Nehls’ military badge appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:38

After devastating tornadoes, Sanderson residents...

Texas Standard ·

2024/06/24

The Texas Medical Board has offered guidance to doctors on the emergency medical exception to the state’s abortion ban.How the small town of Sanderson in West Texas is recovering after a pair of tornadoes.Shipments of avocados and mangoes from the Mexican state of Michoacán to the U.S. are suspended after two U.S. Department of Agriculture […] The post After devastating tornadoes, Sanderson residents begin to rebuild and recover appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:16

Supreme Court upholds domestic violence gun law in...

Texas Standard ·

2024/06/21

In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court has issued a major ruling on gun rights, effectively disarming domestic abusers.A meeting today to consider the exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban: It’s an effort to deal with fears about prosecution cited by many Texas doctors.The latest on what could be upcoming federal rules on heat […] The post Supreme Court upholds domestic violence gun law in North Texas case appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Director Jeff Nichols returns to the big screen with...

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2024/06/20

Tropical Storm Alberto bears down on Mexico, bringing rain wind and stormy weather to South Texas. We’ll have an update on the latest.Texas has the second largest population of Indian Americans in the U.S., many of them closely following the shifting political picture in New Delhi. We’ll hear reactions to a rare third term for […]The post Director Jeff Nichols returns to the big screen with ‘The Bikeriders’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Shining a light on Black Seminoles this Juneteenth

Texas Standard ·

2024/06/19

The Biden administration has announced a policy that will protect about half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. NPR’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán has the details on the new directive.Juneteenth is a holiday about visibility – and some people use the occasion to turn the spotlight on communities that have been overlooked. KUT reporter […]The post Shining a light on Black Seminoles this Juneteenth appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:16

A rare strawberry moon lights the Texas sky this week

Texas Standard ·

2024/06/18

It’s been a year since the state took over the Houston Independent School District. How has that affected student scores on the STAAR test?How the state’s rules on diversity, equity and inclusion may put an end to some university scholarships.Why more hedge fund managers are making their home in Texas, rather than New York.A new […]The post A rare strawberry moon lights the Texas sky this week appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:55

Meet Emma, the AI assistant answering the phones at...

Texas Standard ·

2024/06/17

Just in time for high summer, a surge in COVID cases? What officials are saying about a new subvariant.It could be a very wet 72 hours of so for much of Southeast Texas and beyond as meteorologists focus on what could be the first big storm of hurricane season coming together in the Gulf of […] The post Meet Emma, the AI assistant answering the phones at Amarillo City Hall appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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