The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee comes to Houston talking teachers, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Andrew Schneider of Houston Public Media was at Kamala Harris’s speech to the American Federation of Teachers. We’ll hear what she had to say in her sprint toward the convention and Election Day.How El Paso could teach the rest of […] The post What VP Kamala Harris said at her Houston stop appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Today in Houston, one of the first speeches by the new presumptive Democratic nominee for president, though not formally a campaign speech. Vice President Kamala Harris delivering the keynote to the American Federation of Teachers meeting in Texas’ biggest city.Also in Houston, a former police chief alleges he was pushed out to bury a department […] The post Former Houston police chief speaks out about ouster appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Kamala Harris consolidates Democratic support, shattering fundraising records. How does this change things for Texas Republicans? After the death of veteran Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who takes her place for the remainder of her term and on the ballot for her open seat? Sam Watson, an 18-year-old from Southlake, holds the three fastest times ever […] The post Southlake teen Sam Watson sets speed climbing records ahead of Paris Olympics appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas has thoughts for fellow Democrats who haven’t been quick to support Vice President Kamala Harris. Prison farm labor isn’t just part of Texas history; it’s a reality today. An investigation into the practices and what we don’t know about what goes on in the fields. A mammoth find for […] The post Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett pledges full support for VP Harris appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

President Biden’s decision yesterday to drop his campaign for re-election and to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee follows weeks of mounting pressure from members of his own party. But it was a Texan who was the first Democrat on Capitol Hill to call for Biden to step aside. We’ll talk with […] The post What’s next after Biden exits presidential race? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A massive disruption that knocked businesses and services offline worldwide – grounding planes, keeping bank customers from accessing their balances and more – was blamed on the latest Microsoft update from Austin-based cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.The Justice Department has sued the Texas-based nonprofit Southwest Key Programs, alleging sexual abuse of migrant children in their care.A new study sounds an […] The post Massive disruption worldwide blamed on latest Microsoft update from Austin-based CrowdStrike appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

More than a week after Hurricane Beryl, thousands in the Houston area still don’t have power. We’ll take a look at how they’re coping.Dallas mayor Eric Johnson spoke about crime and public safety at the Republican National Convention as he explained his controversial 2023 switch from Democrat to Republican.What’s the next step for AT&T users […] The post After switching party affiliation, Dallas mayor Eric Johnson speaks at RNC appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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.

A new report says that a year before Hurricane Beryl, the federal government denied a request from CenterPoint Energy for $100 million to reinforce power lines in the Houston area. Could that have prevented the widespread outages of recent days?Attorney General Ken Paxton is appealing a court decision denying his attempt to shut down an […] The post Meet Sugar Gay Isber, the ‘Hit Man’ jewelry designer appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’re taking a closer look at the implications of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, and a Texas perspective on the future of politics and democracy:Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller was in the crowd at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday and shares a firsthand account.The assassination attempt comes during one of the […] The post After attempted Trump assassination, a look at politically motivated violence in the US appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

An extended interview with the Austin-based writer and director on his latest film starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, and Jodie Comer. 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: Filmmaker Jeff Nichols on ‘The Bikeriders’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Five days after Hurricane Beryl’s landfall, more than 800,000 Texans are still without power as frustrations and questions rise along with the heat – and officials say half a million people may not get power back until next week.Thirty-five percent of Texas students scored zero on the writing portion of STAAR test, raising big questions […] The post Remembering iconic Texas actress Shelley Duvall appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Texas State Aquarium has a spot right on the edge of the Corpus Christi Bay – and storms in recent years have provided lessons that staff put in place for Hurricane Beryl. There’s tons of evidence that most extreme weather hits communities of color the hardest. As Texas recovers from Beryl, what’s being done […] The post The Texas State Aquarium balances marine conservation and hurricane challenges appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

More than 1 million Texans are still without power in the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s sweep across Southeast and East Texas. Brent Taylor of the Houston Office of Emergency Management joins with the latest on damage assessments, ongoing outages and the growing concerns about heat.What do Texans need to keep in mind as they repair […] The post Tips for insurance and tree care as Texas recovers from Beryl appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hurricane Beryl makes its mark on the Texas coast. Now, the cleanup begins. We’ll hear what’s happening from folks on the Gulf Coast.Tariff talk was all the rage about four years ago. Now, not so much. But is the Biden administration doing business any different from its predecessor?And: The State of Texas is putting a […] The post Houston starts cleanup after Hurricane Beryl tears through the region appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hurricane Beryl has become the first of the 2024 season to make landfall in Texas, with major power outages reported across the Houston region as heavy rain and damaging winds move up from Matagorda. With floodwaters filling some streets in Galveston and 121 counties under a disaster declaration, we’ll have the latest on the storm.The […] The post The latest updates on Hurricane Beryl after storm makes landfall in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hurricane Beryl bears down on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, raising red flags for Texas. Meteorologist Matt Lanza brings us the latest on the storm and what parts of Texas may be most affected.The U.S. Supreme Court says it will take up a case involving Texas’ new law requiring adult-oriented sites to obtain age verification from users.A […] The post 50 years on the road with Texas Highways appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

With lots of food and fireworks, Texans turn out to mark the Fourth of July – and we’re celebrating with a special program dedicated to summer in the Lone Star State:Julia Green, the manager at Front Street Books in Alpine, shares her recommendations on new book releases to add to your summer reading list.Top tips […] The post Celebrating summer with Willie Nelson, new book releases, aguas frescas & more appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett on Tuesday became the first Democrat on Capitol Hill to call for President Biden to abandon his re-election bid.In several high-profile cases, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed rulings from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where Texas cases go on appeal.Ever try your luck at the lottery? We’ll hear about […] The post How the Texas Lottery helped a big spending group become surefire winners appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A conversation with John Sharp, who – as the longest-serving chancellor in Texas A&M System history – has announced he’s retiring next year.What you need to know about a brand-new consumer privacy law now in effect in Texas.If you’ve made a big purchase anytime lately, you’ve been paying attention to interest rates. They remain pretty […] The post John Sharp on why he’s retiring as Texas A&M chancellor appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.