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2d ago
Alamo Trust battles to keep Ferris wheel out of historic neighborhood
Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, is returning to the Capitol as an adviser for House Speaker Dade Phelan. What it means for Texas politics.Five years after a mass shooting in Odessa, a new sculpture rises in hopes of helping the city heal.Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the State Fair of Texas […] The post Alamo Trust battles to keep Ferris wheel out of historic neighborhood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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2d ago
Alamo Trust battles to keep Ferris wheel out of historic neighborhood
Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, is returning to the Capitol as an adviser for House Speaker Dade Phelan. What it means for Texas politics.Five years after a mass shooting in Odessa, a new sculpture rises in hopes of helping the city heal.Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the State Fair of Texas […] The post Alamo Trust battles to keep Ferris wheel out of historic neighborhood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
3d ago
Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over plan to mail out registration forms to unregistered voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Bexar County over a plan to reach out to unregistered voters with applications.After two years of missing its recruitment goals, a new Army college partnership is helping recruits in San Antonio get their GEDs.Amazon is trying to save its Echo program with a major artificial intelligence upgrade for […] The post Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over plan to mail out registration forms to unregistered voters appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
4d ago
How to prepare for the fall/winter gardening season in Texas
What effect is Texas’ booming population having on how the state’s moving politically? Some signs as we approach November.A Texas company faces federal allegations of a price-fixing conspiracy pushing up rents across the U.S.Want to grow a veggie garden this fall? An expert shares tips for choosing plants, protecting from freezes & more.Two astronauts are […] The post How to prepare for the fall/winter gardening season in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
5d ago
Sul Ross raises its own bucking horses to keep rodeo tradition alive
We’re taking a look at the new laws that took effect in Texas on Sept. 1.Hauling freight on trains is a multibillion-dollar industry in Texas. The latest on safety concerns.A report from the Paralympics in Paris, where Texans are making a strong showing.Sul Ross State University in Alpine is the birthplace of collegiate rodeo – […] The post Sul Ross raises its own bucking horses to keep rodeo tradition alive appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
6d ago
Texas Extra: Paralympian Ryan Medrano extended interview
Medrano earned a silver medal in a 100-meter race after this interview with Texas Standard. The “Survivor” alum is competing in two more events. The full transcript of this episode of Texas Standard is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps. The post Texas Extra: Paralympian Ryan Medrano extended interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
6d ago
On Labor Day, a look at the ways our work is changing
Millions of Texans are marking Labor Day across the Lone Star State. This hour, we’re looking at some of the ways our work is changing:– Artificial intelligence leading to a rethink of so-called busy work.– How high tech is affecting labor unionization.– The gig economy, and the hidden dangers of breaking out on your own.– […] The post On Labor Day, a look at the ways our work is changing appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
30-08-2024
Texas athlete Ryan Medrano heads to his first Paralympic Games in Paris
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.
29-08-2024
The state is facing a middle-class housing crunch
Housing availability is too low across Texas – and the cost to buy a home is just too high. We’ll have the details of a new report that shows the middle class feeling the brunt of the housing crunch.Seniors were some of the hardest hit during the power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. What’s being […] The post The state is facing a middle-class housing crunch appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
28-08-2024
Boerne Little League reflects on historic World Series run
Mexico has halted diplomatic ties with the U.S. Embassy over criticism of the outgoing president’s plans to overhaul the country’s judicial system. What does it mean for relations with our biggest trading partner?Two towns within the city of Arlington are trying to distance themselves from their reputations as “speed traps.”CDC researchers are trying to get […] The post Boerne Little League reflects on historic World Series run appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
27-08-2024
Preserving the legacy of the Kilgore Rangerettes
Is an investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton protecting the balloting process or an attempt to suppress Latino voters?CenterPoint Energy tries to repair damage to its relationship with customers after many were left without power following Hurricane Beryl.A decade of drone research at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, what does the future hold?Our Texas Museum […] The post Preserving the legacy of the Kilgore Rangerettes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
26-08-2024
East Texas has a long history of labor disputes you may not know about
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his bid for the White House and appeared with former President Donald Trump to offer his endorsement. What does it mean for the race moving forward? Where does the economy really stand, and what do the presidential candidates’ promises add up to in substance? A top Texas economist does the […] The post East Texas has a long history of labor disputes you may not know about appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
23-08-2024
Remembering Johnny Canales’ legacy
Presidential nominee Kamala Harris took the stage for a historic acceptance speech to end the Democratic National Convention, a celebration of unity and momentum unimaginable just a few weeks ago.A new series tracks the impact of one of the biggest transitions in Texas history: from big oil to greener energy.Remembering the impact of legendary TV […] The post Remembering Johnny Canales’ legacy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
22-08-2024
Lawmakers slam Texas Lottery for aiding jackpot scheme, prompting policy change
A new policy blocks transgender Texans from changing the sex on their driver’s licenses, unless it’s to fix a clerical error.The game is up on a Texas lottery loophole that allowed some to buy up tickets en masse, guaranteeing a win. But the door could still be open for abuse.A new poll on presidential politics […] The post Lawmakers slam Texas Lottery for aiding jackpot scheme, prompting policy change appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
21-08-2024
Biden administration bets on Texas Instruments in the chip manufacturing race
Another August day, another forecast for record-setting heat – and plenty of questions about whether the power grid can manage the strain. So far, so good, to the surprise of many who’ve been bracing for calls to conserve electricity. What different about the energy mix this go-round?Texas Instruments recently received a $1.6 billion Department of […] The post Biden administration bets on Texas Instruments in the chip manufacturing race appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
20-08-2024
‘The Stadium’ reconsiders the role of our modern arenas
The Democratic National Convention kicked off with an emotional evening and Texans among the featured speakers.A jury found that the parents of the accused gunman in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting were not responsible for his actions.Highway lanes are shrinking in Austin. It’s part of national trend – but what does it mean […] The post ‘The Stadium’ reconsiders the role of our modern arenas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
19-08-2024
What Texas Democrats can look forward to as the DNC kicks off
Texas has the third-largest delegation at the Democratic National Convention. We’ll hear more about the four-day political spectacle getting underway in Chicago and what it could mean for the Lone Star State and the presidential race.Conservative activists, led by the Houston-based group True the Vote, are submitting lists of names to county election officials all […] The post What Texas Democrats can look forward to as the DNC kicks off appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
16-08-2024
How Texas is likely undercounting heat-related deaths
Just how dangerous is triple-digit heat in Texas? They say the numbers don’t lie. Last year was the deadliest on record in Texas, but there’s reason to think we don’t know just how bad it really was – or is.As schools begin welcoming students back to class, data shows nearly 1 in 5 will be […] The post How Texas is likely undercounting heat-related deaths appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
15-08-2024
Setbacks stall two big energy projects in the Rio Grande Valley
A Houston housing program designed to increase affordability isn’t helping the lowest earners. Is it a failure – or is it more complicated than that?Two liquified natural gas projects set to be built in the port of Brownsville are on hold after a court ruling. What that means for the plans long-term.The safe return of […] The post Setbacks stall two big energy projects in the Rio Grande Valley appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
14-08-2024
What can Austin learn from Dallas about covering I-35 with a park?
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has won the Democratic nomination to replace the late Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot for Texas’ 18th Congressional District.More and more Texas jurisdictions are sending people awaiting trial to other states and counties. What effect is this having on criminal justice?As Frito pie season returns, Texas Standard commentator […] The post What can Austin learn from Dallas about covering I-35 with a park? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
13-08-2024
Remembering the London School explosion, a tragedy that changed safety forever
Two women file federal complaints after they say Texas hospitals refused to perform medically necessary abortions to terminate ectopic pregnancies.In East Texas, a tiny museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the 1937 London School explosion, the deadliest school disaster in U.S. history and the reason natural gas has an added odor.Are state Republicans […] The post Remembering the London School explosion, a tragedy that changed safety forever appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.