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Texas Standard talked with Bob Odenkirk during SXSW about his new film "Normal." The post Texas Extra: Bob Odenkirk on ‘Normal,’ what he brings to action films and paying taxes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The threat of hail, possible tornadoes and flooding conditions spells what could be a severe start to a stormy weather season in Texas. Meteorologist Eric Berger joins us with what to expect and how it fits into the bigger weather picture.How are you weathering rising gasoline prices? We’ll hear how some Houstonians are coping.Lt. Gov. […] The post ‘They Called Us Outlaws' revisits rise of outlaw country music appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

High stakes in Texas as cannabis businesses file suit over a new statewide ban on smokable hemp.This year's midterm elections signal the biggest turnover in recent memory and Texas is part of that trend. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey on what’s behind this changing of the guard.Despite a tenuous ceasefire with Iran, tech expert Omar […] The post Lawsuit challenges Texas crackdown on hemp-derived products appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A proposed overhaul of Texas classrooms could change what millions of students read. We'll look at how this could impact classrooms across the state.An investigation into Congressman Tony Gonzales uncovers a pattern of pursuing staff members. What we know and how the congressman is responding.Billions of dollars in clean energy investment across Texas is now […] The post ‘Western Star’ explores Larry McMurtry's legacy and Texas storytelling appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A deepening water crisis in Corpus Christi is raising questions about how South Texans get their water — and who gets it.For students pursuing job training instead of a traditional college degree, there are some long-awaited changes to financial aid. Now, new support could open doors for workforce programs.A reckoning over the legacy of Cesar […] The post South Texas water crisis raises concerns about aquifer use appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A runoff in the Houston area between challenger Christian Menefee and longtime incumbent Al Green is being seen as part of a much bigger fight for the future of Texas Democrats.Also, an executive order from the Trump administration may put the postal service in the middle of election-year politics.Also — explosions on the other side […] The post What Trump's election executive order could mean for voting appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

David Brown speaks with Corpus Christi city manager Peter Zanoni about how the city plans to beef up its water supplies, the state's role and why no water emergency has been declared. The post Texas Extra: City manager remains optimistic in the face of Corpus Christi’s water crisis appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Despite warnings of a water crisis, Corpus Christi’s top official overseeing water says “we will never run out.” Gov. Greg Abbott has warned of a state takeover if the city can’t deal with a water crisis. The city manager tells Texas Standard why he’s so reluctant to declare a water emergency. The maker of a […] The post Corpus Christi official says the city will never run out of water appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Control of Artemis II has been handed over to Houston: we’ll hear about the launch and what appears to be a big boost in interest in the space program. But it’s getting a little tight up there above the air: concerns about orbital traffic jams after a second Starlink satellite breaks apart. Texas prisons without […] The post What the Artemis II liftoff means for the future of space exploration appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

What does it mean to born in the U.S.? It’s a question the Supreme Court is considering today. We'll dig into what's at stake.Guilty verdicts in the North Texas ICE shooting case meant a victory for the Trump administration in its fight against “antifa,” but how do we even define that movement?We’re heading back to […] The post Artemis II mission builds on lunar exploration legacy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Senate race may be capturing all the attention, but don't forget there’s another election coming up: A look at a couple of the big races on the May primary runoff ballots.Water woes for more Texans: We'll hear what’s happening in part of East Austin and why.Abandoned wells are all over the Texas oil patch. […] The post New book on Selena explores the enduring impact of the Queen of Tejano appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Tens of thousands of Texans statewide participate in “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration as Texas Republicans try to coalesce for the midterms.Conservatives gathered at CPAC in Grapevine this past weekend, hoping to fend off what may be the most serious Democratic challenge to the Republican monopoly on statewide offices in decades.A conversation with […] The post What Cornyn's absence at CPAC could signal for Senate race appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s not everyday you meet someone who has been to space — let alone someone who led a mission and broke barriers for women who might want to do the same. Still, not everyone knows about Eileen Collins and her accomplishments. A new documentary aims to change that. Here’s an extended conversation with Collins and […] The post Texas Extra: Talking with NASA ‘Spacewoman’ Eileen Collins appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A jury orders Meta and YouTube to pay millions in damages over social media addiction — but it could be just the tip of the iceberg. We'll look at what this means for Texas’ efforts to regulate kids and social media.Once-reliable water wells are running dry in a fast-growing Central Texas county.An investigation is shedding […] The post Shedding a light on ICE and DPS tactics in Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As Corpus Christi scrambles to keep from running out of water, a complication arises: A petition to recall Mayor Paulette Guajardo.After last year's deadly July 4 Hill Country floods, plans to reopen Camp Mystic are tearing friends apart.A confusing and chaotic primary in Central Texas' Williamson County leads election officials to look back to the […] The post Corpus Christi water crisis collides with mayor recall effort appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Federal immigration agents have arrived at both of Houston’s airports. What are they doing and has it reduced long TSA lines?Two North Texas Democrats who were once allies — Rep. Julie Johnson and Rep. Colin Allred — are battling for the nomination for a congressional seat.Many military dogs are living in sub-standard conditions. We’ll dig […] The post Exploring the global future of Texas-made kimchi appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As data centers expand across the state, so does the need for energy. More power plants are popping up with Texas at the center of the AI data center boom.The federal government gives its first briefing on a new border wall planned in the Big Bend region.He helped U.S. troops during the war in Afghanistan […] The post How Texas plans to power its AI data center boom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A secretive project to build a long water barrier in the Rio Grande is revealed as letters go out to landowners to build a Big Bend border wall. We'll hear what locals are thinking. Look up to the sky: It’s a boom, it’s a flash… and a crash through a roof north of Houston. A […] The post Meteor over Texas leaves debris, questions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Corpus Christi cuts its timeline to a water disaster and the state issues emergency orders to deal with what may be an unprecedented crisis. Today we're coming to you from the place they call the Sparkling City by the Sea — yet despite its proximity to the water, the region faces the imminent threat of […] The post A special broadcast from Corpus Christi appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Revelations over César Chávez’s reported history of sexual abuse has led to an immediate response across Texas. We’ll break it down. Texas is home to two of America’s four strategic oil reserves. We'll dive into why the Gulf Coast was the right place for this storage — beyond its oil and gas infrastructure. We’ll take […] The post Debate grows over César Chávez Day and public memorials in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Time has run out for what many thought would be a game-changing endorsement in the GOP runoff for a U.S. Senate seat. President Trump has yet to weigh in on the race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.On the Democratic side of the aforementioned Senate race: What may be a difficult battle ahead for James […] The post History of Texas prison bands lives on through rare recordings appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A new report says the Trump administration created military zones on the border and charged people with trespassing. We'll dive into why the cases are often flawed.Today is the deadline to apply for school vouchers. We'll look at why students with disabilities are running into hurdles.Bob Odenkirk talks about his new film “Normal,” where he’s […] The post Bob Odenkirk talks new action role in SXSW film ‘Normal' appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Fire warnings, scary high winds, dust storms out west, temps plummeting 30 and 40 degrees in some places… We’ll get the latest on a wild weather weekend.Guilty verdicts in a trial involving the shooting of a police officer outside a North Texas immigration detention center. Could the Prairieland decision be a possible template for future […] The post Would could the Prairieland decision mean for future federal prosecutions? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A recent change to Texas law now requires local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.Driverless cabs are making headlines in Austin for all the wrong reasons. What this might mean for Waymo’s plans to expand statewide.Politics v.s. pragmatism in West Texas, long known for its oil, now making a sometimes-begrudging shift to solar […] The post Waymo expansion sparks safety concerns in Texas cities appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As gas prices nationwide skyrocket, President Trump announces a massive new Texas-based refinery in Brownsville he claims could spur thousands of new jobs.Plus, Exxon's move may signal a tipping point for Texas as a center for business.Also, a cultural change in the U.S. military leads to growing concerns about reporting of sexual assault and harassment.And […] The post Historic Baptist ledger sheds light on early Texas faith appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas lawmakers did not get through a ban on THC sales this past legislative session, but new rules restricting them are about to go into effect.There’s been some confusing back and forth from the Trump administration on what exactly a border wall might look like in Big Bend.Another Texas university is making changes to race […] The post Texas ban on smokable cannabis products looms appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Corpus Christi, a major Texas port city, could run out of water as early as next year. What’s behind the looming crisis?We'll track how the war in Iran is affecting prices at the pump and what to expect next.Will the national Democratic Party spend more money in Texas after James Talarico and other candidate’s strong […] The post How Corpus Christi could be on the brink of a water disaster appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Gasoline prices on the rise, a looming crisis in Corpus Christi, and more fallout from a Texas congressman’s decision to end his reelection bid.We’ll have the latest on Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales’ abrupt decision to end his reelection efforts amid a House ethics investigation on sexual misconduct allegations.Also, a deep-pocketed Aggie alunmus weighs in on […] The post Texas A&M alumni raise concerns over ‘politicization’ of school appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Director Sam Firstenberg and film restoration pioneer Michael J. Dennis stopped by the Texas Standard studio this week to talk about the movie “Riverbend.” This is an extended version of the interview that aired on Texas Standard. The full transcript of this episode of Texas Standard is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. […] The post Texas Extra: Extended ‘Riverbend’ film interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After winning a spot in a runoff, Congressman Tony Gonzales drops his bid for reelection amid growing pressure over an affair scandal. We'll dig into the latest today.Also, confusion at some polling places on primary day: What really happened and what’s the fallout?And a film of Black resistance shot in Texas — but largely lost […] The post ‘Riverbend' returns to audiences after decades of obscurity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

South Texas lawmaker, Rep. Tony Gonzales, is facing a runoff and has now admitted to carrying out an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. Now a House committee is investigating the scandal.How the primary election turned Tejano music star Bobby Pulido into a Democratic political contender in the general election.The taco truck: […] The post Amid ethics probe, Rep. Tony Gonzales admits affair appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Excitement among Democrats, challenges for some incumbents and a few lingering legal questions after last night's primary election.The top-line race on both sides of the aisle was for U.S. Senate. Democrat Jasmine Crockett conceded Wednesday morning to fellow progressive James Talarico, but for the Republicans it’s incumbent John Cornyn versus Ken Paxton in a runoff.How […] The post After Texas primary night, attention turns to November appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s primary Election Day. We’ll check in with our reporters at polling places across the state.A federal appeals court cleared the way for tariff refunds to begin, so what’s next and what should you do if you’re owed money?Teachers are among those who caught hundreds of errors in the new religious curriculum introduced in Texas […] The post Texans head to the polls on primary Election Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Fighting widens as U.S. and Israeli warplanes pound Iran. Iran and its proxies hit back, leading to a spiraling expansion. We’re following a rapidly expanding Middle East conflict with a close eye on the implications for Texas. UT international affairs expert Jeremi Suri answers some of the critical questions right now.Also, we'll have a warning […] The post Iran strikes stoke fears of wider war, impact on energy prices appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Who’s up, who’s down, and who’s in trouble  — a final poll before primary day in the Lone Star State. We'll go over what the numbers are telling us.President Trump is in Corpus Christi today, hitting the hustings on this last day of in-person early voting before crucial primaries in Texas. James Henson of the […] The post The town where Texas declared its independence appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against a California doctor and a larger international organization for providing abortion pills to Texans. Paxton’s lawsuit is not the first time he’s gone after out-of-state providers of mifepristone — though so far, he's had little to show for it.After the floods in Kerrville, volunteers round what may […] The post Paxton sues more out-of-state providers over abortion pills appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans in Mexico right now to follow shelter-in-place orders as violence sweeps much of that nation. We'll have a report from Mexico City on the wave of coordinated retaliatory attacks and widespread uncertainty as wanted drug cartel leader, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes – known as “El Mencho” – is killed […] The post Killing of cartel head ‘El Mencho’ touches off violence in Mexico appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas came up more than once during President Trump’s State of the Union speech. We'll have an analysis of what he mentioned and what he left out.Camp Mystic is facing troubles in court after the way it handled deadly flooding in July. But a comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could spell even further challenges.After […] The post Trump invokes Texas in State of the Union speech appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After violence on the streets in parts of Mexico, things are returning to normal. But will it last? We'll dig into the latest following the killing of cartel head “El Mencho” in Mexico.Why turnout for early voting for the March primaries is exceeding expectations – especially for Democrats.The growing calls for Congressman Tony Gonzales to […] The post Amid scandal, calls grow for Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A major repudiation of one of the Trump administration’s signature initiatives: The Supreme Court’s tariff decision and the Texas impact today on the Standard.A new investigative report reveals six deaths in six weeks at immigration detention centers in Texas. Other stories we’re tracking: As the first week of early voting in the Texas primaries comes […] The post What happens now after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

James Talarico’s campaign raises millions after an interview with Stephen Colbert is pulled. But was it really a backfire against President Trump? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey with the lowdown.A look at a hugely important hearing today for four men accused of the notorious 1991 yogurt shop murders in Austin.Also, why are so many barbecue […] The post Talarico interview on Colbert controversy shakes up race appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Wildfire risk is so high in the Texas Panhandle that an energy company preemptively cut off power to avoid lines blowing down and starting to spark. We'll take a closer look at the situation.Early voting is underway across Texas. We sent reporters to polls across the state to hear from voters who made it out […] The post Exploring Texas' deepest underwater cave system appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Early voting is underway in Texas for the primaries. We'll go over what you need to know before casting a ballot on today's show.With Paxton out, a look at the candidates who want to be the next attorney general in Texas.How Houston’s Johnson Space Center will play a critical role in the Artemis II mission […] The post W.F. Strong on Robert Duvall’s Texas legacy and ‘Lonesome Dove’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Can Sylvia Garcia, Houston’s only Latina U.S. representative, hang on to her seat? We may know sooner than some realize.If you were waiting for this fall for the start of election season, wait no more. Early voting in the state’s primaries is set to begin tomorrow. A closer look at a race with huge implications […] The post The Texans in the Epstein files appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Major changes at one of the state’s flagship universities, with UT Austin consolidating seven departments focused on ethnic and gender studies into two new ones.Five years since Winter Storm Uri and a massive blackout that led to investigations and a rethink of how the state manages the power grid. What’s changed? A look back.The Standard’s […] The post New exhibit peels back mystique surrounding Daniel Johnston appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

What really happened that led to a sudden and largely unprecedented shutdown of the airspace and the airport in El Paso? We'll dive in on today's Texas Standard.With just days to go before early voting begins in the Texas primaries, Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom gets us up to speed on the Democratic race […] The post How an AI data center is driving a housing crisis in Abilene appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The FAA reopened airspace around El Paso as abruptly as it shut it down. We'll dig into what we know about the strange and unprecedented actions.A months-long investigation from The Texas Newsroom and The California Newsroom finds pregnant migrant girls are being held at a South Texas shelter that's been flagged as medically inadequate. Why […] The post Probe raises concerns over pregnant migrant girls held in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

One of the most closely watched political contests in this midterm election year is happening in Texas, and a new poll offers some surprises.The race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn has recently been characterized as tightening up, but a new poll suggests Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat Jasmine Crockett are […] The post Untangling legal questions in the age of AI photo manipulation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Redistricting wars may sound like esoteric politics, but a race in Houston shows how high the stakes are for some Texas communities. We'll look at how a lesser-known political contest in Houston's 29th district illustrates the impact of the redistricting fight on some Texas communities.It may sound like a social media trend, but it’s a […] The post Walking Dallas, one mile at a time appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas becomes the first state with a strict abortion ban to provide doctors with guidelines on exceptions. We'll dig into what’s in those guidelines with ProPublica reporter Cassandra Jaramillo.Coming soon to the pristine spaces of the Big Bend: Construction of a border wall. We'll look at how many locals are trying to push back.And in […] The post Why many Texans are getting ready for the ‘Benito Bowl’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The application window opens for Texas education savings accounts, often called school vouchers. But demand may outstrip available funds. We’ll talk with two reporters for the Houston Chronicle closely following the application process, hear about the application experience of one Texas mom, and learn more about what’s included, what isn’t, and what happens if there’s […] The post School voucher applications open across Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.