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After a week of devastating floods in the Hill Country, it's now about clean-up and recovery. We'll have the latest from Kerrville and more.There are two dead and hundreds rescued after floodwaters rose to record levels for a second time in as many years last week. Concerns are now about the effects downstream. In Uvalde, […] The post Big Bend's dark skies face a new threat appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

There are two confirmed fatalities in Texas’ Hill Country as rescues continue and precipitation finally begins to taper off. We'll have an update on the flooding across Texas from Lucio Vasquez of the Texas Newsroom standing by in Kerrville. Rising food prices aren't just making it tougher for more Texas families, but also for pantries […] The post An update from Kerrville after floods again rattle region appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Life-threatening floods hit parts of the Texas Hill Country as the Guadalupe River swells and flood emergencies and warnings go out. In the aftermath of shootings in Maine and Texas, a pause in ICE policy ends only hours after the change went into effect. We'll have more from Houston’s historic East End on how the […] The post Emergencies, shelter-in-place orders go out in flood-wary Kerr County region appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

More wet weather for portions of Texas’ flash flood alley: A look at the forecast and warning systems put in place since last year’s deadly storms. Cities across Texas have responded to the issue of homelessness in a variety of ways. Is it worth considering a broader approach? People in Texas have been working to […] The post Flooding risks trigger disaster declarations for parts of state appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A legal battle over the deep discounts on water bills Corpus Christi gave major companies amid a looming water crisis. Why some of the new power plants for data centers are using the same permits as dry cleaners and auto body shops that don’t require an environmental review. A new effort to help more students […] The post A permit loophole for AI power plants appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Supporters call it the most important housing legislation in decades, but what does the new housing law mean for everyday Texans? In Texas’ closely watched U.S. Senate race, a challenge to what’s become conventional wisdom about Democratic nominee James Talarico and his appeal to Texas’ Black voters. An apparent end to the ceasefire with Iran […] The post Texans are losing millions in scams involving crypto kiosks appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The latest on this week’s fatal shooting by ICE in Houston, described by Mexico’s president as part of a broader pattern of mistreatment of Mexican migrants. We’ll talk with reporters in Houston and in Mexico City. Frisco has become one of the nation's fastest-growing hubs for Indian American families, businesses and culture. But the North […] The post Questions remain after fatal ICE shooting in Houston appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Many eyes in higher education are focused on Texas and whether we’re starting to see the fruits of a landmark rethink of two-year colleges. More on the significance of enrollment numbers rising at Texas community colleges. In a deep red North Texas suburb, something that might have been considered unheard of not that long ago: […] The post Toyota brings Tacoma production back to San Antonio appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A new report by ProPublica and the Texas Tribune alleges Ken Paxton, the Republican now in a dead heat against Democrat James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, may have broken the law by casting ballots outside the district where he resides. We’ll hear details. A priestly group with churches in Texas has been excommunicated […] The post What a Catholic Church schism could mean for Texas parishioners appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Texas from verifying the age of app-users. We'll dig into what it means for parents, kids and others. We continue to remember lives lost in the Hill Country flood a year ago, including beloved Houston artist Tim Walker, whose work lives on in the Bayou City. Plus, a […] The post What's next after World Cup knockouts for host countries US, Mexico and Canada appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The CDC is trying to get to the bottom of a parasitic infection causing sickness in Texas and other parts of the country. The current spike in gastrointestinal illness has hit Texas, New York, Illinois and Michigan the hardest so far. We’ll hear what medical experts say about the dangers, possible causes and recommendations to […] The post Vogue Magazine turns its lens on classic Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This weekend marks a year since the deadly and devastating Hill Country floods. Now, a final report is out for the Texas Legislature on what happened at Camp Mystic one year ago.We’ll also hear from a University of Texas at Arlington researcher developing a comprehensive warning system to save future lives.Also, the story of the […] The post What investigators found at Camp Mystic appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the year since the Hill Country floods, how much has changed, and what hasn’t?A communication breakdown was heavily blamed for the large loss of life during last year's floods. Neena Satija of The Texas Newsroom tells us about signs of change along the banks of the Guadalupe. Plus, a closer look at a less-talked-about […] The post A year after deadly floods, what has changed? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Trump administration says immigration crackdowns target the worst of the worst, but what do the numbers say? We'll dig into the details of a Houston Chronicle analysis of immigration arrest data in Texas and what the numbers suggest about who’s really getting rounded up by immigration enforcement.Also, the U.S. military reverses course on vaccines […] The post What immigration arrest data tells us about who is being targeted in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s the last official day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term. Among the decisions — whether to end birthright citizenship.Dust from the Saharan Desert traveled thousands of miles to Texas, creating hazy skies and air quality concerns.Smaller herds mean higher beef prices. Our Michael Marks has the all the details.The largest virtual school in Texas […] The post US Supreme Court issues ruling on birthright citizenship appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A much-awaited decision from the U.S. Supreme Court expands the range of presidential power over regulators with a caveat.Bernie Sanders keynotes as Texas Democrats convene in Corpus Christi to prepare for the midterms. We'll look at the signals they’re sending in the run-up to November.The state Board of Education made national headlines with a vote […] The post Texas approves adding Bible passages to public school curriculum appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On July 4th, 2025, devastating floodwaters ripped through the Texas Hill Country, killing more than 130 people. After the Flood, a new podcast from the Texas Newsroom and PBS's Frontline, has followed survivors over the last year and  tries to find out why this happened – and whether it could happen again. In this first […] The post Texas Extra: Introducing After the Flood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As the nation awaits some politically charged decisions from the Supreme Court, some new opinions were handed down yesterday with profound implications for immigration. We'll discuss the decisions concerning asylum and Temporary Protected Status.Venezuelans in Texas hope to help people back home affected by this week's devastating back-to-back earthquakes.This week in Texas politics looks at […] The post What to make of new Supreme Court decisions on immigration and status appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Facing a summer without campers and millions of dollars in debt, Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy. We'll delve into what that means.Recent rains buy time for Corpus Christi, which had been facing an imminent water shortage emergency, but is it enough time to find a long-term solution to its water woes? Dylan Baddour of Inside […] The post Nearly a year since July 4 floods, Camp Mystic declares bankruptcy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

An important rethink of the state’s K-12 curriculum is on the drawing board in Austin. We’ll get up to speed on a week of contentious hearings now underway as the state board of education takes up a new statewide reading list featuring Bible passages and a reshape of the social studies curriculum.One year after the […] The post New podcast revisits the July 4 Hill Country flood aftermath appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As Texas copes with concerns about water, a small river agency near Corpus Christi makes plans to build the largest desalination plant in the country.Pesticides used in the Rio Grande Valley may be the link to the large number of Parkinson’s patients in the region.“The Last 12 Weeks,” a new podcast from The Marshall Project, […] The post Can desalination solve Texas' water future? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas' Supreme Court hands down a major ruling that looks like a win for SpaceX on the surface but leaves open serious questions about a clause in the Texas Constitution.Texas Tech and Texas A&M try to narrow a health care gap in rural Texas.In North Texas, another World Cup match for Argentina today, this time […] The post Court ruling leaves Boca Chica beach fight unresolved appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s been a celebration for more than 160 years — but only a federal holiday for a few. We’re recognizing Juneteenth on today’s Texas Standard.Dallas’ Opal Lee is known as the grandmother of Juneteenth for her efforts to get the holiday recognized on a national level. We'll delve more into the history, as well as […] The post Exploring Juneteenth and the history and culture of Black Texans appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

With a U.S. Senate contest stealing the political spotlight, where do we stand in the races for the two top spots in Texas politics? A check-in on the governor's and lieutenant governor's races.An unannounced feature in smart glasses could reveal the identities of people without their knowledge. Is this the future of personal networking, surveillance, […] The post What the World Cup has revealed so far appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Weather off the Texas Gulf Coast has the potential to bring a lot of rain. We'll dig into what it might mean for water-hungry cities around the state.We’ve talked a lot about the number of data centers coming to Texas, especially outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Now, a closer look at the legal bind […] The post Rural Texas pushes back on data centers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When the World Comes Comes to Texas is a podcast from our partners at KERA in North Texas exploring what it means to bring the World cup to the Lone Star State. We’re sharing these episodes with very Tuesday night through June 16th. Episode 5: How to Enjoy Every Kick This World Cup The post Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 5 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after months of conflict between the U.S. and Iran. We'll look at what it could mean for Texas drivers and gas prices.As Corpus Christi faces potential water cuts, questions are mounting over a nearby crypto mine’s water consumption. Why are city officials withholding updated records?With the FIFA […] The post Corpus Christi's water fight meets cryptomining appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas regulators are moving closer to allowing treated wastewater from oil and gas drilling operations to be reused on farmland and other sites outside the energy industry. Some fear the proposal is getting ahead of the science. Texas Republicans signaled their priorities at their convention in Houston, with Gov. Greg Abbott outlining his vision for […] The post State regulators weigh new uses for fracking wastewater appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

They say it's only a game, but Texas sports fans know better. This time, however, some see an existential threat to college sports. A scandal involving Texas Tech football quarterback Brendan Sorsby is now in the national spotlight. We’ll hear why and what’s at stake. Meanwhile in Houston, evidence that there’s nothing like a challenging […] The post A Texas Tech gambling case could test NCAA rules appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Sunset for the days of Texas as the wild west of AI? A closer look at the Gov. Greg Abbott's new plan for greater oversight of the rapidly expanding landscape of data centers statewide.Day one of the World Cup — do the numbers add up? A closer look at projections about the economic impact here […] The post Gov. Abbott calls for new oversight on Texas data centers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

New World screwworm is affecting a part of South Texas currently vacant a member of Congress. Some say that should spur a quick special election.UT researchers believe they’ve figured out who has been scrambling GPS signals across huge swaths of Europe in recent years. We’ll find out about their discovery and what it might mean.The […] The post Another small peach crop frustrates Hill Country growers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hugo Gonzalez is the founder and co-owner of Dallas Street Soccer, and he sat down with Ron and Miranda to talk about how street soccer makes the sport more accessible and also how street soccer can bring people together across culture and language barriers. The post Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 4 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Can Mike Miles, the man appointed to lead Houston ISD and help that struggling district, provide a roadmap for others in the state? We'll have the details.Also, a look at the federal government's plan to stop the New World screwworm from spreading as more cases appear in South Texas.Plus, fire safety concerns about the batteries […] The post Texas officials race to contain screwworm outbreak appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Supreme Court cases on birthright citizenship, gun rights, transgender women and girls in sports… Where do we stand? Constitutional law professor Seth Chandler of the University of Houston Law Center joins us with what cases to watch for and where the high court appears to be leaning as the nine justices wrap up the current […] The post Big Bend border wall plans upend vital park changes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

130 Texas towns and cities put on notice that they won’t be able to raise property tax rates. One city official calls it a catch-22.The national Democratic Party sets its sights on flipping 12 seats in the Texas House — one sign that their candidate for senate, James Talarico may have serious coattails. We’ll hear […] The post A Texas adventurer aims for all 50 state high points appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s considered by many to be the marquee race of the midterms: Paxton versus Talarico. But if you think that’s all there is to it, think again.Shades of Ross Perot? Why a third-party candidate could upset the calculus in this year's big Senate race in Texas.And they’re back: For the first time in 60 years, […] The post First case of New World screwworm found in Texas since 1960s appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

What control do county officials have when a data center wants to move in? A look at an investigation from the Texas Tribune.The ballots are set for the midterm election in November, but at least one big thing is changing: Texas’ top elections leader, Secretary of State Jane Nelson, is stepping down.What do the results […] The post Rural Texas counties say data centers are arriving faster than regulations appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Elliott Stockdale is the founder of Hear Sport, an organization that provides audio descriptive sports commentary for people who are blind or have low vision. He sat down with Ron and Miranda to talk about how this kind of commentary is different than what you might traditionally hear, and how low vision and blind people can enjoy the games. The post Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 3 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Struggling school districts say extra funding approved by state lawmakers was too little and too late. We'll delve into what the districts told lawmakers and what solutions may be on the table.Independent testing finds toxic metals in the black wastewater released by a Tesla refinery near Corpus Christi.A new book by a Texas doctor, “The […] The post Despite state funding boost, school districts still struggle appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After Uvalde, Texas bet big on safety with police in every school, but a new report suggests an unintended and very troubling side effect. The New York Times and the San Antonio Express-News reports thousands of incidents of officers tackling, pepper-spraying even tasering students for offenses that once would have meant a trip to the […] The post Probe says officers are tackling, pepper-spraying and tasering students in Texas schools appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

He wants to ban Islam in Texas and now he’s the GOP pick for a seat on one of Texas’ most powerful commissions. Who is Bo French? A closer look at why, after this week, a race for a seat on the Texas railroad commission suddenly carries more weight than it might seem at first […] The post Where things stand with Big Bend border wall plans appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Ken Paxton handily beat longtime incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for Senate. So, what’s that mean come November? We’re also unpacking big primary runoff races from across the state on both sides of the aisle. What do the results tell us about what Texas voters are prioritizing? And did you vote in the […] The post Ken Paxton's Senate runoff win reshapes Texas GOP landscape appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The FC Dallas Youth Academy was founded in 2005 by the Hunt Family, and it has gone on to produce some of the world's most elite soccer players. Chris Hayden is the vice president and director for the FC Dallas Youth Academy, and he sat down with Ron and Miranda to talk about the history of the academy. The post Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 2 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When spring storms move through cities, they can intensify — creating dangerous flooding. New findings from Texas researchers may explain why. It’s runoff Election Day in Texas. While all eyes are on the Republican Senate contest between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, we’ll also spotlight some other key races to watch as ballots are counted. […] The post Researchers find cities can change the way storms behave appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Across the Lone Star State, Memorial Day observances and events are scheduled.Meanwhile, voters in Texas are making their lists and checking them twice with primary runoff day set for tomorrow. We’ll get you up to speed on the statewide races to watch. Plus, we’ll hear about a new app from the folks at Texas Parks […] The post A preview of key races for primary runoff Election Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas-based oil-drillers are looking for a competitive advantage — and they’re turning to AI. What are the implications? Turns out regulators don’t really know. We’ll hear more.As the nation turns to honor members of the military who gave their all while serving, what of those service members who died years later after exposure to chemicals […] The post Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia talks breakout Tiny Desk win appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As the school year winds down across Texas, one major school district considers declaring an emergency over money. El Paso ISD sounds an alarm after finding a $52 million shortfall, leaving officials with many questions and critical decisions to make.A primary runoff for a seat on the railroad commission has implications that may not be […] The post Texas data centers collide with water shortages appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The big endorsement is in. So, what does it mean for Texas’s U.S. Senate race that President Trump chose to back Attorney General Ken Paxton?You may have heard El Niño is coming — and not just a regular, but a super version. What does that mean for Texas weather and hurricane risks?Texas has updated its […] The post What now after Trump backs Paxton in Senate race? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When the World Comes Comes to Texas is a podcast from our partners at KERA in North Texas exploring what what it means to bring the World cup to the Lone Star State. We're sharing these episodes with very Tuesday night through June 19th. The post Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 1 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces criticism for a plea deal with a child sex offender.Why the state is quicky becoming a hub for data centers with 30 projects alone in an area that stretches from Temple to San Marcos.Texas high school students get training for oil and gas jobs with help from the industry.A […] The post Cycling the whooping crane migration route appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A Texas hospital agrees to what appears to be a first of its kind settlement over allegations of providing illegal gender transitioning to minors. Houston based Texas children’s hospital agrees to form a first of its kind detransitioning clinic to settle charges of violating state law. A US China Summit, a stalemate with Iran and […] The post Texas Children's settles gender care fight with unprecedented clinic deal appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.