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49:46

Four dead after severe storms batter Houston, East Texas

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2024/05/17

Deadly and destructive storms sweep across downtown Houston, killing four and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. We’ll have an update on the latest as damage assessment and recovery efforts are underway.A new controversy surrounding Houston Superintendent Mike Miles is getting the attention of state lawmakers and the Texas Education Agency – this one involving […] The post Four dead after severe storms batter Houston, East Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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The buzz around the Bumble ad controversy

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2024/05/16

The border buoys case in court: Why the arguments surrounding Texas’ river barrier were not about immigration.El Paso County residents are concerned a proposed highway expansion project could imperil the Rio Bosque – a marshy area along the Rio Grande that has been “re-wilded” to support native plants and wildlife.What will soon be one of […] The post The buzz around the Bumble ad controversy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:46

As floodwaters recede, how to protect your home from...

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2024/05/15

Voting maps in Galveston County are in the spotlight as the 5th Circuit takes up an unusual challenge to allegations of racial gerrymandering. Why the outcome could have broader implications.After flooding in East Texas due to recent storms, what can be done to prevent the risk of mold?Starting a small business with members of the […] The post As floodwaters recede, how to protect your home from mold appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:46

Inside the explosion of private toll roads in Texas

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2024/05/14

Texas ramped up construction of toll roads the past two decades and has some of the harshest penalties. We’ll take a look at the impact on drivers.A third person pleads guilty in the alleged bribery scheme involving U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar.How a divorce in Denton could change IVF in Texas: The state Supreme Court may […] The post Inside the explosion of private toll roads in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:01

What does Azerbaijan want with Texas politicians?

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2024/05/13

After weeks of rains in East Texas, hope for a shift into recovery mode is on hold with more rain tap for today and much of this week.Strong winds, hail damage, what next? Sangita Menon of KUT News looks at the next steps of navigating insurance.What does Azerbaijan want from Texas? Christopher Hooks of Texas […] The post What does Azerbaijan want with Texas politicians? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:46

Historic church site in South Texas recognized as...

Texas Standard ·

2024/05/10

A Galveston County judge has pushed back the start of a trial in a civil lawsuit against the parents of the accused gunman in the Santa Fe High School shooting, which left eight students and two teachers dead in 2018.Houston has a new acting police chief in the wake of the abrupt retirement of Chief […] The post Historic church site in South Texas recognized as stop on Underground Railroad appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:42

Voters in Texas have elected their first slate of...

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2024/05/09

A former Texas oil exec is being punished for allegedly raising the price of oil. Is it the tip of the iceberg or water under the bridge?In spring elections across larger Texas counties, voters got a more direct say in who runs the obscure agencies that oversee the property appraisal process – agencies that determine […] The post Voters in Texas have elected their first slate of property appraisal board members appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:00

Are unlicensed teachers affecting student performance...

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2024/05/08

After the worst-ever wildfire disaster for Texas agriculture, there’s now an effort to help ranchers who lost large numbers of pregnant cows.A year after the mall shooting in Allen, what the data reveals about gun violence there more broadly.A new report documents how unlicensed teachers are becoming fixtures in many Texas schools.Organizers of the Texas […] The post Are unlicensed teachers affecting student performance in Texas? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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A visit to the traditional Mexican rodeo in San Antonio

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2024/05/07

One year later, a survivor of the Allen mass shooting talks about his long road to recovery.New water rules take effect in the Rio Grande Valley as some border cities cope with historically low reservoirs.With the rise of cloud-based services and AI, the demand for power has soared. What it means for the state Texas.A […] The post A visit to the traditional Mexican rodeo in San Antonio appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:33

What we know about the bribery charges faced by U.S....

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2024/05/06

Heavy rains led to severe flooding in parts of Harris County and counties to the north, prompting evacuations, boat rescues and substantial property damage. We’ll get an update on the latest.Texans voted in numerous municipal elections over the weekend. How some closely watched races turned out.Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife were indicted […] The post What we know about the bribery charges faced by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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The latest on the bird flu outbreak among dairy cows

Texas Standard ·

2024/05/03

Storms continue to wreak havoc with flooding in some places north of Houston, the worst they’ve seen since Hurricane Harvey. A preview of a big election tomorrow to fill a seat that hasn’t been vacant since the early 80’s. Efforts to curb property taxes. How well’s that actually going? The United Methodist Church does a […]The post The latest on the bird flu outbreak among dairy cows appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:30

Is Tesla running out of power?

Texas Standard ·

2024/05/02

Twisters up north, flooding to the east, wildfire dangers out in the far west and a forecast that won’t let up… yet. Boat rescues reported in central east Texas and many road closures as riverbanks swell from the rain. Meteorologist Eric Berger with the latest and what to expect.On the heels of layoffs in April, […] The post Is Tesla running out of power? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:33

What a cannabis reclassification would mean for the...

Texas Standard ·

2024/05/01

Flooding in East Texas with evacuations in some parts and warnings in others as the weather picture worsens.What new polling numbers from the Texas Politics Project mean for the state’s political forecast as we move closer to the general election.Many eyes on the Fed today with a decision on interest rates that could affect many […] The post What a cannabis reclassification would mean for the U.S and Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:44

The growing union drive in tech

Texas Standard ·

2024/04/30

Extreme weather brings flooding and evacuations to an area near the Trinity River. We’ll find out how folks are coping with all that water.Police remove protestors trying to set up camp on the UT Austin campus.A new book takes a look at the Republic of Texas – an armed secession movement in the Davis Mountains […] The post The growing union drive in tech appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Celebrating Willie Nelson’s birthday and his concert...

Texas Standard ·

2024/04/29

Some of Texas’ biggest counties say their lockups are getting more overcrowded and many sheriffs say the state is to blame.Destructive weather across the Midwest over much of the weekend turned to Texas late Sunday.A school district that’s increasingly been in the spotlight over culture war issues heads toward what could be a turning point […] The post Celebrating Willie Nelson’s birthday and his concert tradition appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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What’s next for pro-Palestine campus protests in Texas?

Texas Standard ·

2024/04/26

An even larger antiwar protest at the University of Texas at Austin takes place Thursday, now the official response to protesters taking center stage. Is a major constitutional battle looming over UT’s response to Wednesday’s campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war?Why tiny rural Texas towns may be in the crosshairs for a new kind of […] The post What’s next for pro-Palestine campus protests in Texas? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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What’s next after state troopers arrested dozens of...

Texas Standard ·

2024/04/25

After protests over the Israel-Hamas war at Columbia, NYU and elsewhere, students at the University of Texas follow suit and were met by police in riot gear who arrested dozens. UT history and politics professor Jeremi Suri talks about what happened on campus yesterday and the lessons from an earlier wave of student protests nationwide.A […]The post What’s next after state troopers arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at UT-Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --

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Xcel Energy target of multiple lawsuits after...

Texas Standard ·

2024/04/24

A pilot program for guaranteed income in Harris County is put on hold by the Texas Supreme Court.Could residents of Corpus Christi become the first in the state to drink treated seawater from the tap? Some say a desalination plan’s needed to meet growing water demand, but many locals say the downsides are too serious […] The post Xcel Energy target of multiple lawsuits after Smokehouse Creek Fire appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Effort to preserve Indigenous cemetery in Presidio is...

Texas Standard ·

2024/04/23

A court says the foster care system in Texas is failing many vulnerable children. Why that’s especially true for trans kids.A practically forgotten burial ground for Indigenous people in West Texas now has a proper memorial.How a shortage of shipyard workers is contributing to delays for the Navy.We’ll talk to author Jonny Garza Villa, whose […] The post Effort to preserve Indigenous cemetery in Presidio is finally complete appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:32

The Future of Work in Texas – A Texas Standard special

Texas Standard ·

2024/04/22

Texas is changing, and so is the world. If we squint to try to look at the future job landscape, what do we see? There are more than 15 million working Texans right now, but while the state boasts steady growth and “record high levels” for jobs and the labor force, there are always unknowns […] The post The Future of Work in Texas – A Texas Standard special appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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