Podcasts about texas newsroom

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.

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.

It may be the single election day with the greatest power to reshape the Texas political landscape, and yet most Texas voters don’t bother with it. We’ll unpack it today.Do you know when the Texas primaries are? Plan to vote in them? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us with the often-misunderstood stakes of primary […] The post How San Antonio's MLK march became one of the nation's largest appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As we wrap up 2025, we’re reflecting on some of the most important news moments of the past year, including what happened with new proposals aplenty passed during the biennial state legislative session.   We’ll also drill down on some original investigative reporting of the year with the Texas Newsroom’s Lauren McGaughy and look at how 2026 is teed up for Texas through a […] The post The top news of the year and looking ahead to 2026  appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

There may be no personal income tax in Texas, but property tax? That’s another thing. And perhaps, the next big thing in Texas politics. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us with more on what’s emerging as a new theme in Texas politics for 2026: Property taxes.4 million Texans signed up for health plans from […] The post What to know if Affordable Care Act subsidies expire appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

How will you remember 2025? This hour we’re listening back to some of our favorite stories of the year from reporters with the Texas Standard and Texas Newsroom.  Remember the author of “Holes,” who made a sharp turn in 2025? Or when it was blazing hot outside and the swimming pool became too irresistible to say no to? What about the rise and rise […] The post Our favorite stories from the Texas Standard and Texas Newsroom  appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This holiday season, we’ve been listening back to some of the most compelling reporting by our in-house journalists here at the Texas Standard, as well as a team of public media reporters statewide known as The Texas Newsroom.   From an effort to help more adults complete a high school education, to a mystery Bible in Boerne, to the long-awaited launch of a […] The post The best of the Texas Standard and Texas Newsroom in 2025  appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

He’s cultivated relations with top political figures, but how much is known about the ties between Elon Musk and Gov. Greg Abbott?The Texas Newsroom’s investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy on what started out as a public records request that turned into an odyssey as she tried to learn more about the relationship between Musk and the […] The post Cindy Walker's musical legacy gets renewed attention appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

From Portland to Chicago to Texas - President Trump's pushes for military forces in American cities is ramping up in the courts and in multiple American cities. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we talk with public media reporters in Chicago and Houston about the situation there. WBEZ's Arcaceli Gómez-Aldana and The Texas Newsroom's Lucio Vasquez join us to discuss the situation in their communities, how immigration is at the center of it all and what the politics are from their two states.

A Texas congressional redistricting fight enters the courtroom, with both sides taking different positions from those taken earlier. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey with more on the start of what’s expected to be a nine-day federal hearing over new congressional maps.The most polluted air in Texas? We’ll hear why a Houston community may have a […] The post Amarillo startup wants AI to go nuclear appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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

Last month, local journalists with the Houston Chronicle and The Texas Newsroom revealed that Elon Musk and a Texas Congressman are quietly pitching a plan to build tunnels under Houston, apparently to ease flooding. It would cost $760 million. It's part of a playbook from so-called “Tesla” tunnels in other cities like Las Vegas and Nashville. So Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Dayvid Figler, host of our sister show City Cast Las Vegas, to talk about how these tunnels have played out for residents in Sin City and what Houstonians need to know. Dive deeper into the Tesla tunnels: Elon Musk's Boring Company Is Tunneling Beneath Las Vegas With Little Oversight A Texas Congressman Is Quietly Helping Elon Musk Pitch a $760M Plan to Build Tunnels Under Houston to Ease Flooding Texas A&M weighs Elon Musk's underground tunnel system to ease campus congestion If you enjoyed today's interview with the British International School of Houston's Principal, Barrie Scymgeour, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 15th episode: Holocaust Museum Houston Kidney Cancer Association The Texas Tribune Festival 4th Wall Theatre Company Texas Renaissance Festival Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  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: Brooke Lewis/City Cast

The fight over redistricting has shifted from the Capitol to the courthouse, but plenty of serious work is still on the table when legislators return to their offices Tuesday. The Texas Newsroom's Blaise Gainey joins with a look at what’s left on the agenda.A new law in effect today creates a statewide alert system for […] The post New state law will give farmers a heads-up on pests and diseases appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On Friday's show: We learn about Elon Musk's involvement in a $760 million plan to dig tunnels under Houston to help alleviate future flooding. Would it be worth the cost? Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy from the Texas Newsroom brings us the details.Also this hour: On this date 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Louisiana causing devastation in that state, including New Orleans. In the days and months after, many evacuees sought refuge in our city, and many made it their new home. We reflect on how those evacuees changed Houston — and how Houston changed them.And two local photo journalists recall their experience covering the aftermath of the storm in the immediate days after it struck and share some of the photos from that disaster that had the greatest impact on them -- and the world.And, from the Astros suing the Harris County Appraisal District for trying to levy property taxes against Daikin Park, to the co-owner of a Houston gun store being prohibited from owning or using a firearm, our panel of “non-experts” breaks down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

On Monday's show: The Texas Senate approved new congressional district maps on Saturday, which Gov. Greg Abbott says he'll sign “swiftly.” Does this mean lawmakers will now get to other items on the agenda for the second special session? We learn the latest from Blaise Gainey of the Texas Newsroom.Also this hour: Some recent tests suggest the secretive Chinese space program could beat the United States back to the moon. We learn more from Eric Berger of Ars Technica.Then, we learn about the latest developments in consumer technology with the help of columnist Dwight Silverman.And Major League Baseball is contemplating expansion and realignment. We discuss what that might look like for the Astros as we check in with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast.

President Trump claims a big win in Texas as the state House passes new congressional maps giving the GOP an edge in 2026. Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom and Andrew Schneider of Houston Public Media share what it means for the political landscape going forward.Are Americans falling out of love with their credit cards? […] The post The Texas House passes new district map designed to give Republicans an edge in Congress appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After national headlines and a pledge from California to offset Texas’ redistricting plans, the walkout by Texas House Democrats is over. Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom has the latest on the Dems’ return to Austin and what comes next.Old satellites, tools, even food wrappers: Space debris is piling up. Now, a Texas company's recycling […] The post A Texas firm tackles space junk appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On Monday's show: The Texas Legislature's second special session is under way, with what are likely to be far different outcomes for the same agenda. Blaise Gainey from the Texas Newsroom and News 88.7's Andrew Schneider join us with the latest.Also this hour: We take a closer look at Texas aquaculture -- growing and harvesting marine life. Some reports say the industry is shrinking. Others say it's growing. We try to figure out what's true.Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listeners' questions about their pets.And the Astros are hanging on for dear life these days atop the American League West. We talk over baseball's stretch run with Jeff Balke.

Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom joins the show with a live update from the Capitol as the Legislature’s first special session ends amid a Democratic walkout.After flooding and a historically wet July, new concerns about water levels dropping.As students return to the classroom, more and more schools are being shuttered. The Standard’s Zachary Suri […] The post Tesla's robotaxi plans shift into gear appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas House Democrats fled the state in a bid to block a new congressional district map. The proposed redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the House. Texas Newsroom's Lauren McGaughy tells us more. Then, on Friday, President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, after the July jobs report showed job growth had stagnated. We speak with former BLS Commissioner under Trump's first term, William Beach, who believes the move undermines credibility in the government's economic statistics. And, the first several seasons of "The Simpsons" revolutionized primetime TV, blazed a trail for animated comedy. Alan Siegel talks about his new book, "Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television — and America — Forever."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The world's richest man may not have the same power he once had in the White House, but Elon Musk has become quite powerful in Austin, at the seat of Texas government. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Lauren McGaughy, an investigative reporter and editor with the Texas Newsroom, based at KUT, who covers Musk and recently wrote about his secret emails with Gov. Greg Abbott, his fight with West Lake Hills neighbors over a fence, and how he successfully lobbied the Texas Legislature this year.   Learn more about the sponsors of this July 21st episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Framebridge Cabana Club Austin Watershed Protection Get more from City Cast Austin when you become a City Cast Austin Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/austin   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 

As lawmakers get ready to return to the Capitol in a special session, a new report shows billions more are needed to address flooding.Who are the most productive lawmakers in the Legislature? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey takes a closer look.Remember when there were growing concerns about a population explosion? In a new book, UT […] The post Who really got things done at the Legislature? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Texas Newsroom finds that responders to the Hill Country floods called for a public alert early Friday, a warning some say came hours too late.The upcoming special session of the Legislature, which originally looked like it would focus on regulating THC, now includes several emergency preparedness topics.And: Gillian Rodriguez with the Texas Counseling Association […] The post Processing the range of emotions surrounding Hill Country flood tragedy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

 On Thursday's show: As the long road to recovery begins in Central Texas, many are asking if authorities did enough to protect residents and if alert systems were sufficient. Paul Flahive from the Texas Newsroom reports from the region and Joshua Fletcher from the Texas Tribune joins us to discuss why Texans keep building in areas that are flood prone. Also this hour: Legal professionals have embraced AI more broadly than many other industries.Now a professor at UH Law Center is encouraging law students to utilize AI to become better students and future lawyers. Then, Houston is set to host World Cup matches next year, but attendance at a pair of recent tournaments may give some pause about World Cup turnout. We learn more from the Sports Business Journal's Alex Silverman.Plus: The creator and a cast member from “The Women Play” – a new production at The DeLuxe Theater, exploring sisterhood and spiritual growth.

On Monday's show: Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher outlines why she thinks U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were unconstitutional. And a local energy watcher explains what it could mean for gas prices and Houston's oil and gas industry.Also this hour: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed numerous bills yesterday, including a ban on THC products. And he called for a special session. Blaise Gainey from the Texas Newsroom provides details.Then, a Houston factory may soon use robots to create AI servers. What could go wrong? We discuss that story and the latest developments in consumer technology with columnist Dwight Silverman.And the Rockets are trading for star Kevin Durant. Does the move reflect a growing trend for teams making deep runs in the postseason? We discuss that and other developments in Houston sports.

It's Friday so we're breaking down the biggest stories from the week. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Lucio Vasquez, breaking news reporter at The Texas Newsroom, and executive producer Laura Isensee to talk about the future of the Texas Renaissance Festival after its founder died this week. Plus, Houston's growing income inequality and the legacy of George Floyd. And don't miss our moments of joy!   Stories we talked about on today's show:  ⁠George Coulam, controversial founder of Texas Renaissance Festival, found dead in Grimes County⁠ ⁠Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2025 Results ⁠ ⁠Houston cultural landmark quietly turned to rubble, sparking local outcry⁠ ⁠What a 10-minute call with George Floyd's family reveals about the meaning of May 25⁠ ⁠George Floyd-inspired festival to be held in Houston five years after his murder⁠ ⁠His Name Is George Floyd (Pulitzer Prize Winner)⁠ ⁠Views of Race, Policing and Black Lives Matter in the 5 Years Since George Floyd's Killing⁠ ⁠Houston nonprofit devoted to homeless youth unveils new $55 million campus⁠ ⁠Tilman Fertitta, Mayor John Whitmire, first lady Cecilia Abbott award 66 wheelchair accessible vans⁠ If you enjoyed today's interview with The Village School's Enrollment Officer, Cassie Riddle, ⁠learn more here⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 23rd episode: ⁠Contemporary Arts Museum Houston⁠ ⁠Texas Monthly Taco Fest⁠ ⁠Buffalo Bayou Partnership⁠ ⁠Visit Boerne⁠ ⁠Comicpalooza⁠ 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: Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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.

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.