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

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

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

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

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

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

Texas-based oil-drillers are looking for a competitive advantage — and they’re turning to AI. What are the implications? Turns out regulators don’t really know. We’ll hear more. As the nation turns to honor members of the military who gave their all while serving, what of those service members who died years later after exposure to chemicals […] The post Dallas hip-hop grou...

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

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

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

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

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

Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley wrote a heartbreaking story about his family's experiences in the July 4th flooding of the Guadalupe River. His candid conversation with our David Brown included more than we were able to showcase on our broadcast -- so we bring more of it to you here. A note that this might be a tough listen. The post Texas Extra: More from Texas Monthly’s Aaron Par...

Big and getting bigger — that’s been the story of Texas’ population growth, but recent census numbers suggest a new chapter being written. State Demographer Lloyd Potter helps us do the math. Cancelled elections in some parts of Texas, though not for nefarious reasons. We’ll hear the why and how. Full speed ahead on data centers? Not […] The post Lou Diamond Phillips talks Texas roots, ‘La B...

It’s the final stretch before the primary runoffs in Texas, but the real test may not be the race most folks are focused on. Next week, early voting begins in the primary runoff contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton — but win or lose, who’ll take over Paxton’s current seat as attorney […] The post Who will replace Paxton as Texas attorney general? appeared firs...

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise stop in Texas. We’ll dig more into what his appearance might mean for Democrats heading into the midterms. The number of students in Texas public schools dropped by tens of thousands at the beginning of this school year. We’ll look into why. Plus, another Texas-based company is also now making […] The post Pulitzer-winning writer reflects on loss...

A bipartisan bill aims to fix the country’s broken immigration system. Does it stand a chance in Congress? We’ll look at how adult education can help increase income for families coping with rising costs. Plus, free burgers for college students at UT Austin — how “churgers” are providing relief amid rising grocery prices. And the NBA playoffs now […] The post How ‘churgers’ are p...

The state’s biggest school district, already under state control, now faces a civil rights investigation by the federal government. The probe into Houston Independent School District focuses on plans to change how special education services are delivered — what some believe may amount to illegal segregation. A massive liquefied natural gas export terminal is rising near […] The post South Te...

After three deaths on a cruise ship, fears over hantavirus are going viral online. A top Texas epidemiologist shares what science says. The race for a U.S. Senate seat from Texas is getting a lot of attention as current Attorney General Ken Paxton tries to take the seat of a fellow Republican. But what about the […] The post What to know about hantavirus appeared first on KUT & KUTX Stud...

Texas lawmakers have long known about flood dangers along the Guadalupe. So why were calls for life-saving protections not heeded? Amid lawsuits, two top state leaders say they want to make it easier for summer camps along the Guadalupe to reopen this summer, less than a year after the deadly July 4 floods. Plans to open a […] The post Valley Fever cases are rising in West Texas appeared fir...

Some of Ken Paxton’s usual big backers have not pitched in yet for his U.S. Senate race. What does that tell us about the runoff election? Houston ISD is trying something new next school year, launching so-called AI-focused schools. What’s that mean exactly? The business of craft brewing was growing for years, but now they’re shutting down […] The post Paxton faces fundraising sq...

The Supreme Court intervenes in the battle over the medication mifepristone that is used for abortions mailed across the country. An ICE agent shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, on South Padre Island in 2025 — but his family in San Antonio didn’t find out how he died for nearly a year. What […] The post Supreme Court order keeps abortion pill access in flux appeared fi...

A cloud of confusion over rulings involving THC and smokable hemp in Texas: What’s legal, what’s not, and why now? In this midterm election year, a test of efforts to expand legal protections and access to voting for Texans with visual impairments. We’ll hear why researchers say barriers are still common. Thousands nationwide are exonerated as laws […] The post Hemp rulings resha...

Camp Mystic withdrew its application to operate this summer, but dozens of other Texas camps are still trying to get state approval to open. Corpus Christi’s water crisis could soon mean people have to make big cuts in water usage — but there’s concern leadership isn’t prepared for the mounting emergency. A Texan in the Trump administration […] The post Texas camps race to...

The Voting Rights Act is losing more teeth. We’ll look at what a Supreme Court ruling means for redistricting. Also, another Supreme Court case is examining when and how police can use cell phone data. We’ll check in with our tech expert about what’s at stake. China is making brand-new cars for cheap. It’s hard to get […] The post How the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act r...