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Court weighs Texas redistricting fight

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2025/09/30

A court battle is set to begin over the newly drawn congressional maps. At stake is whether they go into effect for the 2026 midterm elections.The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us to talk about the recent rise in political violence.Have you heard of 7-OH? It’s the latest drug cropping up at convenience stores. Now […] The post Court weighs Texas redistricting fight appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Police say Austin’s yogurt shop murders case is...

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/29

A breakthrough in a murder case unsolved for more than three decades: Police say they know who was behind Austin’s yogurt shop murders. Tony Plohetski of the Austin American-Statesman and KVUE on what has led police to declare the Austin yogurt shop murders “solved” after 34 years.Many questions swirling around a highly unusual meeting of […] The post Police say Austin’s yogurt shop murders case is finally solved appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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How thousands of blind and visually impaired Texans...

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2025/09/26

A looming budget deadline and threats of a government shutdown: what that could mean for Texans.The Texas Democratic Party has launched an expansion plan that includes relocating its headquarters to Dallas. The decision has roiled quite a few within the party, even prompting an exodus of top staff.In Texas, there are around 11,000 students who […]The post How thousands of blind and visually impaired Texans learn to get around safely appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Where was the acting FEMA head during the July 4 floods?

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/25

An investigative report claims as Texas flooded on the July 4 weekend, the head of FEMA couldn’t be reached. We’ll hear more about a reported slow response from acting administrator David Richardson and what it meant for Texas during the Hill Country floods.Concerns are rising in higher ed over millions of federal dollars for Hispanic-Serving […]The post Where was the acting FEMA head during the July 4 floods? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Rodney Crowell talks new album, career

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/24

A deadly shooting this morning at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas. We’ll share the latest details.Workplaces across the state trying to calculate the implications of a new $100,000 fee for H-1B applications. We’ll hear more on the questions raised by the new policy and the possible fallout.How college football in Texas […]The post Rodney Crowell talks new album, career appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Breaking down new guidances over COVID boosters

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/23

After years of failed attempts, a so-called “bathroom bill” becomes law in Texas. We’ll cover what the rules say and how they’ll be enforced.Thinking of getting a COVID booster and have questions? We have answers.Why the National Weather Service offices in Austin and San Antonio are not fully staffed, even after historic flooding this summer.A […]The post Breaking down new guidances over COVID boosters appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:42

Why voters in Odessa turned against the far-right...

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/22

Some are calling it a new chapter in the relationship between higher education and Texas politics – we’ll have a closer look at what’s happening at A&M right now and why it matters.Something is missing in a new report from the Agriculture Department: an explanation for the data. Michael Marks reports on why the missing […] The post Why voters in Odessa turned against the far-right local government appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:02

Texas A&M president resigns amid viral video controversy

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/19

Texas A&M President Mark Welsh is resigning after a week of turmoil over a viral video and a clash over gender identity content in the classroom. What’s behind Texas’ redistricting push? KUT’s Mose Buchele reports on a political strategy started decades ago. The flesh-eating new world screwworm, a parasite once eradicated from Texas, has been […]The post Texas A&M president resigns amid viral video controversy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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51:04

A history of the Texas Civil Rights Project

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/18

Remember the Democratic walkout this summer over Texas redistricting? Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit accusing Beto O’Rourke of bribery and other charges for supporting the walkout continues – but O’Rourke appears to have the upper hand. Recovery funds are finally on the way for many in Houston who suffered damage during Hurricane Beryl and last […]The post A history of the Texas Civil Rights Project appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:04

Remembering Robert Redford’s Texas ties

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/17

Programs aimed at helping millions of low-income students earn college degrees is potentially on the chopping block. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Silas Allen joins us with a look.A series of bills aimed at preventing a repeat of the July 4th flooding tragedy in Texas’ Hill Country has passed, but some are asking if they go […]The post Remembering Robert Redford’s Texas ties appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:06

Matthew McConaughey returns with ‘Poems & Prayers’

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/16

Hurricane Harvey caused historic flooding in Houston. Why developers are once again building homes in flood-prone areas.Gambling is illegal in Texas, but there is a gray area when it comes to online betting on sports teams: prediction markets and daily fantasy sports.Food banks are reporting steep increases in demand as families struggle with higher costs […] The post Matthew McConaughey returns with ‘Poems & Prayers’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:38

Operation Lone Star moves beyond the border

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/15

From the border to the rest of the state, Gov. Greg Abbott’s crackdown on immigration enters a new phase.The Trump administration’s creation of long, thin military installations along the border is affecting not just migrants but locals as well.Texas has settled another opioid lawsuit. So where’s that money going?After more than 20 years in Washington, […] The post Operation Lone Star moves beyond the border appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:12

‘CleaVage’ musical is a deep cut into Texas plastic...

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/12

The contours of Texas politics are changing – part of Republican’s decades-long plan? Texas Monthly’s Robert Downen joins us to talk about what he sees as an unprecedented consolidation of power aimed at ending fair elections in Texas.Also, Texas A&M launches audits of its courses statewide – this after the firing of a professor over […]The post ‘CleaVage’ musical is a deep cut into Texas plastic surgery history appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Pushback in Mexico against SpaceX expansion

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/11

The latest on the dismissal of a Texas A&M professor and the removal of two top administrators after political pressure over what was being taught in a children’s literature class – an incident that has led to concern about academic freedom.The impact of SpaceX launches in South Texas is felt across the border in Mexico, […]The post Pushback in Mexico against SpaceX expansion appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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The Texas ties to an infamous Atari flop

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/10

Gov. Greg Abbott seems to be taking THC regulation into his own hands. What we know about what he wants to change.About 20% of Medicaid recipients lose access during the yearly renewal process because of all the red tape. How Texas researchers are trying to fix that.Texas is home to more than 100 Hispanic-Serving Institutions, […]The post The Texas ties to an infamous Atari flop appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Study finds no evidence of serial killer on Austin’s...

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/09

The Supreme Court allows ICE to round up people based on factors like appearance, at least for now.The attorneys general of New York and Texas face off over mail-order abortion pills crossing state lines.For years, rumors have circulated online about a serial killer targeting Rainey Street in Austin. A new study finds no such threat.The […]The post Study finds no evidence of serial killer on Austin’s Rainey Street appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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What to know after black bear sightings in East Texas

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/08

As the dust settles on this year’s legislative action at the Capitol, where do the two main parties stand?If you buy beef, you may have noticed that it’s gotten more expensive lately. Michael Marks has the story, and whether there are any signs of relief.For several years, black bears have gradually spread throughout the Trans-Pecos […] The post What to know after black bear sightings in East Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Antone’s celebrates 50 years of the blues in Austin...

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/05

As Texas lawmakers return home, what are the big takeaways from six weeks of overtime at the Capitol? We’ll take a closer look at what happened – and what didn’t.Why some think Collin County could become one of the nation’s most highly contested political battlegrounds.Antone’s, known as Austin’s home of the blues, celebrates its 50th […] The post Antone’s celebrates 50 years of the blues in Austin with special box set appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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Corpus Christi cancels controversial desalination...

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/04

The Legislature’s second overtime comes to a close with new political maps and a slew of Republican wins. But how do Texas voters come down on the big issues of the day? A new survey offers some answers.After years of planning and tens of millions spent already, Corpus Christi’s city council cancels a high-profile project […]The post Corpus Christi cancels controversial desalination project appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:30

Some Texas counties switch to paper ballots ahead of...

Texas Standard ·

2025/09/03

No more QR or barcodes: Why Collin, Williamson and Bastrop counties are changing the way voters will cast ballots.Housing affordability is a big issue in Texas, and three new state laws aim to address it. Will they work?Many are concerned new Texas congressional maps dilute the voting power of Texans of color. But others welcome […]The post Some Texas counties switch to paper ballots ahead of midterms appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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