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In an hour-long special, the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation's largest states. To mark President Trump's 100 days in office, the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard teamed up to examine how life is changing in two of the nation's largest states - California and Texas - through the lens of politics, immigration, tariffs, agriculture, and education. The hour-long special is called 100 Days, 2 Americas and is hosted by CapRadio Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez alongside David Brown based in Austin. It includes reporting from Angela Korcherga of KTEP in El Paso, Michael Marks of the Texas Standard, Levi Sumagaysay and Carolyn Jones of CalMatters in Sacramento, Stella Chávez of the Texas Newsroom, Gustavo Solis of KPBS in San Diego, Tyche Hendricks of KQED in San Francisco, and Jessica Greenwell of KVCR in Riverside, Calif.Editor's note: The audio version of this story incorrectly identifies Arroyo Grande as a city in the Central Valley of California; it is actually located along the state's central coast. We apologize for this error.

A measure long sought by Texas Republicans is now on its way to the governor’s desk: A voucher-like plan to use public dollars to pay for private education. We’ll get details from Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom. A massive plan was once proposed to keep Texas from running out of water in the late […] The post After yearslong fight, school voucher bill clears Legislature appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

From Houston to Fort Worth, thousands of Texans joined people across the country over the weekend in a national day of protest against the Trump administration.The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey gets us up to speed on what’s happening at the state Capitol with six weeks left in the legislative session.Four Houston-area suicides among members of law […] The post Harris County deputy suicides raise questions about mental health support appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It's Friday, so we're recapping the biggest stories in Houston this week! Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Lucio Vasquez, breaking news reporter with the Texas Newsroom, to discuss the historic school voucher vote in Austin, how Mayor Whitmire managed to shrink Houston's budget deficit, why international students are being sent home from Texas universities, and, of course, our moments of joy!  Dive deeper into the stories we talked about on today's show:  Texas House preliminarily approves controversial school voucher plan, $7.7B school funding bill In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program How Private School Vouchers Would Impact Houston Taxpayers & Parents City of Houston slashes budget shortfall delaying full payment in drainage suit More than 250 international students' immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities University of Houston confirms visa revocation of faculty member who taught upper-level math course Houston Landing to cease operations in face of financial challenges Cue the confetti: Cascarón prices hold steady for Easter despite rising egg costs Listen to Lucio's latest stories here Learn more about the sponsors of this April 18th episode: Visit Port Aransas Momentum Indoor Climbing - Save 10% on camp registration with code CITYCAST at checkout! Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off  Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time ever, the Texas House votes to approve the use of taxpayer money for private school education. Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom shares what comes next.Many farmers in South Texas say a water treaty with Mexico is costing them dearly. Now the Trump administration appears ready to get involved.Thousands of acres […] The post Texas House gives initial approval to school voucher bill appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On Monday's show: At least 115 students and recent graduates in Texas have had their legal status changed by the U.S Department of State over the last few weeks, according to data compiled by Inside Higher Ed and Texas Newsroom partners around the state. Those students are among more than 600 people nationwide caught in a recent wave of visa revocations.Also this hour: Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of Houston answers listeners' gardening questions.And Jeff Balke previews the return of the Houston Rockets to the NBA Playoffs and other developments in sports.

The Texas House has approved its version of the state's two-year budget. Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom gets us up to speed on what Texas’ representatives want to spend taxpayer money for, and where they’ll have to work out the kinks with the Senate.A test for President Trump in South Texas – and how […] The post Valley bakery raid sparks immigration debate in region swept by Trump appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

How hot is it in Texas prisons? After many questions about deadly heat, a new discovery: the facts as presented may have been fake. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of The Texas Newsroom with the discovery of falsified records in an ongoing scandal about heat-related deaths behind bars. A Houston inmate jailed for 18 years who […] The post How a Houston man spent 18 years in jail without a trial appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It's the Friday News Roundup! Host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping the biggest stories in Houston this week. Today, he's joined by Lucio Vasquez, breaking news reporter for The Texas Newsroom. They discuss the details of a Houston-area midwife arrested under the state's near-total abortion ban. Plus, the wildfire near Sam Houston National Forest, and why Houston was ranked one of America's ‘unhappiest' cities!  Stories and links from today's show:  Listen to Lucio's latest reporting for The Texas Newsroom  Texas midwife and 2 others arrested in connection to illegal abortion investigation, state AG says Texas' first abortion arrests stem from monthlong attorney general investigation 2,000 acre San Jacinto wildfire 20 percent contained Thursday morning, officials say As BARC speeds up euthanasia process, Houston City Council considers new organizational structure New study confirms Houston remains one of America's 'unhappiest' cities NASA astronauts splash down off Florida coast, ending 9-month saga Why This Houstonian Is Stuck in Outer Space If You Had $1 Billion, What Would You Do for Houston? Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A U.S. Navy destroyer armed with tomahawk missiles enroute to the gulf waters off the coast of Texas. What’s this all about? Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of The Texas Newsroom with word that the Texas government appears to be maintaining a list of people asking for information about changing the sex on their driver's licenses. […] The post Navy destroyer headed to the southern border region appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On Monday's show: Texas lawmakers filed more than 800 bills by Friday's deadline, bringing this legislative session's total to more than 8,600. But only a handful will actually become law. Blaise Gainey of the Texas Newsroom explains what happens next.And we hear what the Houston Police Department is preparing for this week with the rodeo underway, March Madness kicking off, St. Patrick's Day, and spring break.Also this hour: We learn about the complicated racial politics and history of the Riverside Terrace neighborhood from Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing, who recently wrote about the subject as the neighborhood where she grew up turns 100. Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about pet health.And we get an update on sports with Jeff Balke.

Emergency officials warn of extreme wildfire dangers across much of the Lone Star State as residents of the Panhandle mark one year since the largest wildfire in state history. The Texas Newsroom’s Rachel Osier Lindley reports on the long road back to normal.From basketball to soccer and more, women’s sports is having a major moment. […] The post Fans are overjoyed for Texas' first women's sports bar appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Protests planned and hearing scheduled at the Capitol this week. The issue? Taxpayer money for private schooling. Blaise Gainey of the Texas Newsroom with the latest on what to expect this week at the Legislature.Millions in federal funds to help legal immigrants is now being held up in D.C. How is this affecting services in […] The post ‘Uvalde Mom' profiles woman behind viral act of bravery appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It took a while, but the Texas House now ready to take action on some closely watched legislation. Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom gets us up to speed on the week ahead under the pink dome.A new study assesses the severity of water access problems in colonias, unincorporated communities with long-standing infrastructure issues.What happens […] The post Why Texas' paid parental leave plan isn't working appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It's go-time at the Texas Capitol as the 89th legislative session opens tomorrow, running through June 2. Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom has a preview of what to expect. War on drugs? Or drug users? How a mass overdose event underscores what critics say is wrong with Texas' anti-drug strategy. You've heard of a […] The post What's a wolf moon? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We're taking a look back at some of our favorite stories of the year from our public radio reporting partners across the state, including: A Dallas ISD program that's getting more Black and Latino men into classrooms. Mobile health clinics rolling out to provide vital medical services as the state loses rural hospitals. And: A […] The post The best of The Texas Newsroom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The head of the Texas Democratic Party has resigned following controversial comments about transgender rights and the issue’s role in elections. Lauren McGaughy of the Texas Newsroom joins us with the latest.He’s Texas' senior senator for now, but could he soon be known as Senate Majority Leader John Cornyn? We’ll hear more, as well as […] The post Texas Democratic Party chair resigns after controversial comments appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A reservoir first proposed in 1968 to provide water to the DFW area has failed to move forward for decades. Why a small group of landowners say all Texans should care.Many state prison inmates in Texas, including people on death row, are eligible to vote and may not know it. The Texas Newsroom's Lauren McGaughy […] The post Some convicted felons can actually vote from prison in Texas. Here's why. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

New questions about Attorney General Ken Paxton and his properties not disclosed in financial statements. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of The Texas Newsroom with more on what she’s found looking into the property disclosures of the state’s top lawyer.State lawmakers hear testimony about the investigation into what caused the largest wildfire in Texas history earlier […] The post Hindu voters in Texas weigh in as political ties grow stronger appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Defense attorneys for the Walmart mass shooter, who’s already sentenced to life in prison, are asking for the court to take the death penalty off the table or drop the charges altogether due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct.As we move closer to Election Day, The Texas Newsroom is exploring the role of religion in politics.And: The […] The post Palestine fights Union Pacific's move to leave town despite 1872 contract appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Election Day is fast approaching, and controversies in Texas over who’s eligible to cast a ballot are picking up steam. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey has an update on Republican-led efforts to purge voter rolls and growing concerns about what could be a recipe for confusion come November.As Texas public schools see enrollment numbers drop […] The post Texas athlete Ryan Medrano heads to his first Paralympic Games in Paris appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On today's episode of City Cast Austin, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Lauren McGaughy, an investigative reporter and editor for the Texas Newsroom, to discuss a recent hearing over whether the lack of AC in Texas prisons amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. Only one-third of Texas' 101 prisons are fully air-conditioned, and the state says it wants to air-condition them all, but needs the Texas legislature to allocate funds. Could the federal judge's ruling force lawmakers to finally fully cool prisons? We'd like to thank Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town, for being our exclusive launch sponsor.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Texas progressives should continue to heed warnings issued by both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris from Texas stages lately about Project 2025, despite Donald Trump's distancing and the Heritage Foundation's claims that they're winding it down: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/30/project-2025-director-paul-dans-leaves-heritage-foundation/ ...The planning phase is ending, but the preparations for implementation are full steam ahead: https://www.npr.org/2024/07/30/g-s1-14455/project-2025-trump-heritage ...Those planners feature a rogue's gallery of white supremacist activists, including one who was recently ousted from a position at UT Austin over his racist writing: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/07/29/project-2025-racist-writing/74567007007/ National GOP money and attention is pouring into the campaign of Mayra Flores - they see her run against incumbent Vicente Gonzalez as a likely flip: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/07/29/mayra-flores-young-gun-south-texas-hd-15/ A lawsuit brought by the Texas prisoner who inspired the movie "Bernie" over hot conditions in state prisons is being considered in an Austin courtroom: https://apnews.com/article/texas-prison-heat-temperature-air-conditioning-lawsuit-c5018d8d960f6ecb4c99367d444b8339 ...A Texas Newsroom probe finds that several prisoners who have died in custody exhibited extraordinarily high body temperatures: https://www.kut.org/crime-justice/2024-07-29/investigation-texas-prison-heat-inmate-deaths-ac-autopsy-lawsuit Another trial is underway in Galveston, that concerning a lawsuit against the parents of the 2018 Santa Fe High School mass shooter: https://apnews.com/article/school-shooting-texas-santa-fe-civil-trial-96e3cac9ef54c02fa9a6ddfaa32b1732 The deadline to register for the November election is October 7. Are you registered? Are you sure? ALL Texas voters should confirm their registration, right now: https://govotetexas.org/ See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.

At the Republican National Convention, speakers including Sen. Ted Cruz make claims about immigration and crime they hope will resonate at the polls in November. The Texas Newsroom’s Julián Aguilar has details.Some in Congress want to create a new military branch, one without a physical domain, to specialize in cyber warfare.The Standard’s Michael Marks has […] The post Folks cut off from a public Texas waterway take their case to court appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Democrats reconvene for their annual convention, plotting an election year comeback. What’s the plan? The Texas Newsroom’s Julián Aguilar tells us more about the Texas Democratic convention that just wrapped up in El Paso.A change in the state’s Medicaid rules would eliminate several major nonprofit health plans from the program.UT’s flagship campus taking disciplinary […] The post Texas Democrats plot election year strategy at convention appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Questions are still swirling around the deal cut with Attorney General Ken Paxton over securities fraud charges, with prosecutors pointing fingers – at each other. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of The Texas Newsroom has the latest.As Texans prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime moment, why some say viewing Monday’s total eclipse could make you a better person.Beyoncé's […] The post What ‘Cowboy Carter' says about Blackness, Beyoncé and country music appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

03/21/24: Julian Aguilar is an El Paso-based Reporter for the Texas Newsroom, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the southern border.  A controversial Texas law that allows local police to arrest people suspected of being in the country illegally was blocked a second time after a order from a Court of Appeals. Hours before the block, the U.S. Supreme Court had allowed the law to go into effect as the court case challenging it played out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Bill 4, which would allow Texas police to arrest people suspected of crossing the Texas-Mexico border illegally, is currently on hold after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Texas Newsroom’s Julián Aguilar has the latest.Why researchers and teachers are raising red flags over the state’s fully online STAAR tests for public school […] The post Supreme Court puts Texas’ immigration enforcement bill on hold appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A unanimous decision from the U.S. Supreme Court reverses a challenge to Donald Trump’s eligibility to remain on primary ballots, just ahead of Super Tuesday. The Texas Newsroom’s Rachel Osier Lindley shares an update on wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, where the biggest blaze in state history is only 15% contained. We’ll have more on […] The post UTEP scientists spot bird not seen in decades appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The border is a hot topic for politicians on both sides of the aisle — and now, on the campaign trail. After months of negotiations, a bipartisan group of senators plan to release details of an immigration deal. Now, lawmakers must decide if they'd rather have the political issue or the policy solution. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and the Texas Newsroom's capitol reporter Sergio Martinez-Beltrán.This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell & Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Erica Morrison. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.

As former President Donald Trump moves closer to securing the GOP nomination after winning the New Hampshire primary, Senators are reconsidering an emerging bipartisan deal to stop the flow of migrants into the country. NPR's Ron Elving and Politico's Eugene Daniels join us. And, Mexico is suing American gun manufacturers. Julian Aguilar, breaking news reporter and producer for The Texas Newsroom, joins us to explain why. Then, chef, restauranteur and cookbook author Jamie Oliver's new cookbook is called "5 Ingredients Mediterranean." In it, Oliver shows readers how to use limited ingredients to make simple, delicious meals. He joins us to talk about the book.

Gov. Greg Abbott received a $6 million campaign contribution from an out-of-state mega donor and school voucher advocate. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of the Texas Newsroom shares more. The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán has the latest on what appear to be endorsement wars among top Texas Republicans. There’s a new funding formula for community colleges. […] The post Community colleges get a funding boost, but with some changes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The federal government takes legal action to stop Texas from implementing a new state law aimed at arresting migrants who come into the state illegally. Julián Aguilar of The Texas Newsroom has more. A new plan to use AI to help explore the effect of burn pits on veterans.Why 2024 could be the launch pad […] The post What's ahead for space exploration in 2024 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

New laws on arresting migrants who cross the border into Texas illegally are just one of many changes related to border security from this year’s legislative sessions. Julián Aguilar of The Texas Newsroom takes a closer look at what passed, what didn’t, and what it means. How do Texas voters think lawmakers did dealing with […] The post New proposals would let ranchers kill two birds. But is one really a predator? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Expensive homes owned by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have not been disclosed to the state as required by law. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of the Texas Newsroom has more. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will no longer try to use eminent domain to reclaim Fairfield Lake State Park, ending a months-long struggle between […] The post State stops effort to reclaim Fairfield Lake State Park appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The sun sets on a fourth special session at the Capitol as Texas lawmakers steel themselves to go into legislative overtime yet again. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom has the latest on where we stand: what’s passed, what hasn’t, and what comes next. The Biden administration takes the wrap off a new methane emissions […] The post Will the show go on for UTEP's dinner theater? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

With the Legislature’s third special session set to conclude Tuesday, a major measure is now apparently on hold: The Texas Newsroom’s Julián Aguilar gets us up to speed on a controversial immigration bill.Fourteen constitutional amendments are on the ballot in Tuesday's statewide election. Here’s a crash course on the propositions before Election Day. Thirteen guards have […] The post A look at the 14 constitutional amendments Texas voters will consider on Election Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A deal over school vouchers at the Legislature – or high political theatre? As Gov. Greg Abbott declares victory, others have their doubts. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of The Texas Newsroom shares the latest. You’ve heard of solar farms, but how well do animals share that land? Why agrivoltaic farms are popping up all over Texas. And […] The post Exploring the tale of the Chupacabra appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A third special session of the Texas Legislature gets underway and it’s not just education that’s on the agenda. Although the governor’s push for a so-called education savings accounts is getting the lion's share of attention as the session starts, border security is rising fast as a top issue. Julián Aguilar of the Texas Newsroom […] The post Dallas pastor stuck in Israel shares what he's seen amid renewed conflict with Hamas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Though Attorney General Ken Paxton has been acquitted on all impeachment charges, whistleblowers say they’re not giving up. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom shares more. It's rare for an eclipse to be visible at the same location within several years, much less a few months – but the skies over a portion of Texas […] The post What you need to know about viewing the upcoming solar eclipses from Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

(Part 1 of 4) The Texas Senate impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton gaveled in for closing arguments on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. This is an archive of live Texas Newsroom coverage. Part 1 includes opening analysis, an explanation of procedure, the reading of the articles of impeachment, and the first part […] The post Part 1: Coverage of closing arguments of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeachment trial appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

(Part 3 of 4) The Texas Senate impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton gaveled in for closing arguments on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. This is an archive of live Texas Newsroom coverage. Part 3 begins with analysis and then turns to the closing arguments from House impeachment managers Rep. Andrew Murr (R-Kerrville) […] The post Part 3: Coverage of closing arguments of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeachment trial appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

(Part 2 of 4) The Texas Senate impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton gaveled in for closing arguments on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. This is an archive of live Texas Newsroom coverage. Part 2 is the closing arguments from Paxton’s defense lawyers Tony Buzbee and Dan Cogdell. This coverage features Texas Standard […] The post Part 2: Coverage of closing arguments of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeachment trial appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

(Part 4 of 4) The Texas Senate impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton gaveled in for closing arguments on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. This is an archive of live Texas Newsroom coverage. Part 4 is the dismissal from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and final analysis. This coverage features Texas Standard host David […] The post Part 4: Coverage of closing arguments of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeachment trial appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Ken Paxton, a Republican, is facing a bipartisan impeachment trial in the Texas Senate related to allegations of corruption and bribery, which Paxton denies. Despite being a state official, Paxton has had an outsized influence in national policy, especially regarding immigration, by involving the state of Texas in lawsuits filed against the federal government. This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks and Ashley Lopez, and Sergio Martinez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.

What does the first day of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment trial tell us about what remains ahead? The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán joins us from the Capitol with a recap. We’ll hear the latest on a new fight over a natural gas pipeline in West Texas – and how new strategies by opponents […] The post A budding pipeline fight highlights activists' changing tactics appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Department of Justice has sued the State of Texas over its floating border barrier near Eagle Pass, alleging Texas doesn’t have the authority to place barriers in the Rio Grande. Gov. Greg Abbott’s reply? “See you in court.” Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom brings us the latest developments in Ken Paxton’s upcoming impeachment […] The post What we know about Ken Paxton's upcoming impeachment trial appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A federal courtroom was filled with anger and tears as relatives of the victims of the 2019 mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart faced the gunman ahead of his sentencing. Julián Aguilar of the Texas Newsroom shares more. A program aimed at helping Texans pay off old tickets has left hundreds of thousands without […] The post A Texas program pushes drivers to pay old tickets – and over 600,000 have lost their licenses appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In 2018, a few months into building a new school in Sugar Land, Texas, construction crews uncovered 95 unmarked graves. This wasn't a serial killer's dumping, but it was evidence of a particularly dark period in our country's history - evidence many in Sugar Land wished had stayed hidden.  This is the story of these 95 people. Who were they? What happened to them? It turns out their story is just as much about them as it is about the people who have been trying to control them for over a century. Kai talks to Brittney Martin, co-host and executive producer of the Sugar Land podcast. Then you'll hear the first episode of the series.   The Sugar Land podcast is a production of DotProductions and the Texas Newsroom, a public radio journalism collaboration that includes NPR, KERA in North Texas, Houston Public Media, KUT in Auston, Texas Public Radio in San Antonio, and other stations across the state. Check out more episodes of the Sugar Land podcast: https://www.sugarlandpodcast.com/   Tell us what you think. Instagram and Twitter: @noteswithkai. Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or going to Instagram and clicking on the link in our bio. “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. Tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org or on WNYC's YouTube channel.

The Texas Newsroom podcast Sugar Land explores the history of the injustice of convict leasing in Texas and the controversy that erupted when 95 unmarked graves of inmates were discovered in Sugar Land.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. First, Sarah Rothenberg, Artistic Director of DACAMERA, joins us with a preview of the upcoming 2023-2024 season of the arts organization, which includes a new suite from jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard from his history-making opera “Fire Shut Up in My Bones”, two world premieres from Etienne Charles and composer Matthew Aucoin and director Peter Sellars, and a celebration of composer Fanny Mendelssohn in concert and film. To learn more about DACAMERA'S 2023-2024 Season, click here. Plus, June 16 – 23, DACAMERA is offering a free virtual streaming event of its recent production of Kendrick Scott's “Unearthed”, which is a memorialization of the Sugar Land 95 through original music, poetry, and visual art. For more information, click here. The Sugar Land 95 refers to 95 African-American individuals whose remains were uncovered during construction of a new school in Fort Bend Independent School District in 2018. Our conversation on The Sugar Land 95 continues with the co-hosts of a new Texas Newsroom podcast Sugar Land, Journalist Brittney Martin and Southwestern University Assistant Professor of Anthropology Dr. Naomi Reed.  Their podcast explores details about who The Sugar Land 95 were, the systemic issues around them, and what progress has been made in the five years since they were discovered. The first two episodes of the Sugar Land podcast will be released Friday, June 16, 2023, on HoustonPublicMedia.org and all major podcast platforms. The remainder of the 8 episodes will be released weekly, every Thursday. Guests: Sarah Rothenberg  Artistic Director, DACAMERA Brittney Martin  Independent Journalist Co-Host & Executive Producer, Sugar Land podcast Dr. Naomi Reed Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Southwestern University Co-Host & Senior Producer, Sugar Land podcast Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

It started 5 months ago, and if all goes according to plan, it ends this week. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom joins us with his look ahead at the final days of the Texas legislative session. And what happens to the many proposals that didn’t pass? To understand, a knowledge of zombies might be […] The post Why the Rio Grande Valley is a transit desert appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A car crash in Brownsville: 8 dead, 10 injured. An accident or was it intentional? One day before a vote to expel a Texas house representative, a resignation. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom on the state lawmaker accused of an inappropriate relationship with an intern. Questions about the heat death of a worker helping […]

Original Air Date: April 25, 2023 Only days after passing a measure that could dismantle Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs at public universities and colleges, the Texas State Senate passed a bill that would ban tenure offers to new professors at public colleges and universities in Texas. The measure has been opposed by professors across the state who say that this is an attack on academic freedom. Senate Bill 18 now moves to the Texas State House. We speak with Dr. Karma R. Chávez, Bobby and Sherri Patton Professor of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies and Department Chair, and Sergio Martinez-Beltran, reporter with The Texas Newsroom. 

Original Air Date: April 25, 2023 Only days after passing a measure that could dismantle Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs at public universities and colleges, the Texas State Senate passed a bill that would ban tenure offers to new professors at public colleges and universities in Texas. The measure has been opposed by professors across the state who say that this is an attack on academic freedom. Senate Bill 18 now moves to the Texas State House. We speak with Dr. Karma R. Chávez, Bobby and Sherri Patton Professor of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies and Department Chair, and Sergio Martinez-Beltran, reporter with The Texas Newsroom. 

There’s a push in the Texas Senate to raise the penalty for illegal voting despite a widely reported absence of evidence that it’s a major problem. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom shares his weekly lookahead at what’s happening at the Legislature. A bill filed last week would abolish the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and […]

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom shares a look ahead at the Texas Legislature as bills make their way to committees this week. Plus, what could be a relatively rare bipartisan agreement: clearing the way for fentanyl testing strips as a harm-reduction measure. How some Texas schools are dealing with teenagers caught with THC vape […]

The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi will soon take on a new role: the largest coastal wildlife rescue facility in the state, and one of the largest in the country. Should taxpayers cover the multimillion-dollar settlement in a whistleblower case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton? Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of The Texas Newsroom joins us […]

We have a preview of tonight’s State of the State Address, Gov. Greg Abbott’s chance to lay out his agenda for lawmakers. The governor’s address comes amid calls to do more on gun violence, and just a day after another shooting in El Paso. Julián Aguilar of the Texas Newsroom joins us with the latest […]

What are the top priorities of Texas’ top officials? Gov. Greg Abbott delivers his State of the State address this week, and in the next few days we’re likely to hear which bills are set to take up priority slots for the Senate and possibly House. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom shares details. A […]

Funding for public education is set to take center stage at the Capitol. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom joins us with what to expect this week as the Senate finance committee takes up education funding. Some Texas lawmakers say student mental health is a top priority this legislative session. We’ll take a closer look […]

As Texas senators hold hearings on a new budget, they may get an earful from everyday Texans. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom shares his look at the week ahead in the Texas Legislature, and how you can weigh in on the budget. Reducing property taxes is likely to be a big part of the […]

Nearly two years after the big blackout in Texas, how big of an issue is the power grid in the 2022 race for governor? We talk with Julian Aguilar, a reporter for the Texas Newsroom. The Disconnect Season 2 is a project of The Texas Newsroom, the collaboration among NPR and the public radio stations […]

With voting in the midterms underway, we’ll take a close look at how political disinformation is playing out in Texas politics. A case study of disinformation in action as the Texas Newsroom hones in on how false claims are affecting the democratic process. Also a disappointing report card on the post-pandemic state of education for […]

Amid growing concerns over the busing of migrants from the border to other cities, El Paso pulls the plug on its program. We’ll have the latest. Other stories we’re working on: Early voting in Texas starts today and all this week the Texas Newsroom hones in on disinformation, and what Texans can do about it. […]

In February 2021, a powerful winter storm led to power outages — and an official tally of more than 200 deaths — across Texas. The Disconnect, a podcast from FRONTLINE's Local Journalism Initiative partner, the Texas Newsroom, and Austin public radio station KUT, investigatess the aftermath of the storm and the state's response. KUT's Mose Buchele, Senior Correspondent for Energy & Environment, joins The FRONTLINE Dispatch to talk about the state's unique power grid, the deadly consequences when it failed and trying to hold officials accountable. “At the end of the day,” Buchele said, “this is a system that seems sometimes intentionally set up to diffuse responsibility.” Season 2 of The Disconnect, which is supported by FRONTLINE's Local Journalism Initiative, is available at KUT and other streaming platforms. Want to be notified every time a new FRONTLINE Dispatch podcast episode drops? Sign up for The FRONTLINE Dispatch newsletter.

In the first episode of Season 2 of The Disconnect, a podcast all about the Texas blackout of February 2021 from FRONTLINE's Local Journalism Initiative partner, the Texas Newsroom, and Austin public radio station KUT, host Mose Buchele and colleagues examine the blackout's impact on one Texas family, and the accuracy of the state's official death count.  The Disconnect Season 2 is a project of The Texas Newsroom, the collaboration among NPR and the public radio stations in the state. It received support from FRONTLINE's Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

We’ve talked about the supply-side fixes — but what about the demand side? The Disconnect Season 2 is a project of The Texas Newsroom, the collaboration among NPR and the public radio stations in the state. It received support from FRONTLINE's Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight […]

Is there a big push for Governor Abbott at the Texas GOP Convention? Not exactly… Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom with the latest. Other stories we’re tracking, more warnings of record demand for electricity in coming days as Texas tries to beat the heat. While wind and solar getting credit for helping us avoid […]

In the wake of the Uvalde shooting, state lawmakers talking more money for mental health resources and for law enforcement, we’ll have the latest. Other stories we’re tracking: a widely expected reversal of Roe vs Wade. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom with a closer look at changes to Texas abortion laws over the last […]

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, Texas Capitol Reporter at The ​Texas Newsroom, talks about the community of Uvalde, Texas and the victims of yesterday's mass shooting at an elementary school.

The small town of Uvalde Texas now joins Newtown Connecticut and Parkland Florida, as a community grieving in the wake of a school shooting. On Today's Show:Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, Texas Capitol Reporter at The ​Texas Newsroom, talks about the community of Uvalde, Texas and the victims of yesterday's mass shooting at an elementary school.

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire on an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, killing at least 19 children and two adults. Sergio Martinez-Beltran, Texas Capital reporter for NPR's the Texas Newsroom, joins us from Austin. And, Julien Vincent sought to defund coal in Australia by directly going after banks that fund coal. The Goldman Prize winner joins us.

For the last year, The Texas Newsroom has studied the decline in rural healthcare and what it means for those communities. Tune in Thursday at noon for the special report, hosted by TPR's Bonnie Petrie.