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Corpus Christi has been careening towards a water emergency, but it’s not the only city along the Gulf with water woes. Another court battle over hemp, this time what stores can sell during a longer legal tie-up is at stake. The United Arab Emirates is leaving the world’s most powerful oil cartel. We’ll look at what that […] The post South Texas water crisis spreads beyond Corpus...

The Trump administration prepares to target elected officials in Mexico with suspected ties to cartels. That, plus the effort to build more border walls in Texas includes bonuses for some landowners in the Rio Grande Valley to speed up the process. Teachers who work as tutors could earn extra money under the new voucher plan. Sound […] The post Texas scientists discover new jellyfish species...

Texas lawmakers hold the first public hearings on last July’s deadly flooding at Camp Mystic. Sticker shock at the supermarket: How some Texans are bypassing the meat counter and going straight to the ranch. The Texas Standard’s Michael Marks with more. How Greg Abbott has reshaped the state’s top executive office. Texas is hosting 16 World Cup Matches […] The post Camp Mystic fa...

Writer/director/editor/producer David Lowery talks more about the creative relationship that inspired "Mother Mary" and his need to be so hands on with his work in this extended interview. The post Texas Extra: Filmmaker David Lowery on Dallas, Anne Hathaway and the best Texas film appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Tens of thousands of DACA recipients are living in legal limbo in Texas under the threat of sudden deportation. We’ll look at the ripple effects in Texas and beyond. At a Baptist university well known for its conservative values, twin events at Baylor between Turning Point USA and a progressive event called All Our Neighbors is […] The post How a federal dispute briefly shut down El Paso air...

Civil rights groups say the Houston City Council has caved to threats from Gov. Greg Abbott. We’ll hear more on the city’s decision to amend an ordinance limiting local law enforcement cooperation with ICE agents. The latest frontier in the politics of energy: Andy Uhler on rising electricity demand statewide and the challenge convincing some rural […] The post Dallasite David Lowery talks n...

A judge has ordered the release of a family held in a South Texas detention center for 10 months. We’ll have a look at the case and what’s next. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is leading a Religious Liberty Commission for President Trump. Patrick’s recent comments denying a separation between church and state could tell us […] The post ERCOT forecast raises new questions about Texas...

The state of Texas is poised to spend millions on psychedelic drug research. We’ll have the details about the clinical trials set for ibogaine. Profits for Texas restaurants are plummeting as ICE conducts more immigration raids. We’ll hear what restaurant owners want the Trump administration to do. A deadline to ensure digital materials are accessible for people […] The post Texas to launch...

The war in Iran and the big energy bottleneck presents implications for the Lone Star State. As we parse out the latest, we’ll have a closer look at the impact on oil and why one top analyst says despite record oil exports from Texas, we’re still not out of the woods. There has been a lot […] The post War with Iran hits Texas energy from two directions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studio...

David Streitfeld wrote the new biography "Western Star" about his friend Larry McMurty. In this extended interview, you'll hear more about "Lonesome Dove," McMurtry's reaction to the television miniseries and whether McMurtry himself was more of an Augustus McCrae or a Woodrow Call. The post Texas Extra: Writer David Streitfeld on ‘Lonesome Dove’ and why Larry McMurtry loved and hated...

As Corpus Christi and neighboring cities try to head off a water catastrophe, water demand exceeds supply across Texas and there are new staggering estimates for a statewide water plan. We’ll go over the numbers, what’s behind them, and what comes next. A runoff for lieutenant governor looms in Texas — but do Texans know either […] The post Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek talks solo albu...

The biggest city in Texas faces intense pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott over cooperation with immigration enforcement. David Goodman of the New York Times joins us with more on a threat to cut funding for Houston police unless it changes a new policy on collaboration with ICE agents. What happens next to Camp Mystic? A hearing […] The post Camp Mystic ruling could shape flood accountability c...

Texas Republican Tony Gonzales has begun the process of resigning amid accusations tied to sexual misconduct. What’s next for Texas’ 23rd congressional district? There’s an annual ritual going on right now on parts of the Texas Gulf Coast. Why conservationists are celebrating the unusual display of the Attwater’s prairie-chicken. The San Antonio Spurs are headed into the […] The post W...

The state is taking control of more struggling school districts, but how effective are the takeovers? We’ll discuss with two Houston Chronicle reporters tracking takeovers in Texas. Should the state attorney general make national politics one of his primary duties as outgoing AG Ken Paxton has done? It’s become an issue as voters elect the state’s […] The post Tracking state takeovers...

After talks with Iran fall apart, energy prices are back on the rise — as are military tensions. UT global affairs expert Jeremi Suri on what happened in talks and what it means for the foreseeable future. The end of the Artemis II mission, the start of a new chapter in space exploration. We’ll have more […] The post Discovery in Central Texas cave reshapes understanding of Ice Age wildlife...

Texas Standard talked with Bob Odenkirk during SXSW about his new film "Normal." The post Texas Extra: Bob Odenkirk on ‘Normal,’ what he brings to action films and paying taxes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The threat of hail, possible tornadoes and flooding conditions spells what could be a severe start to a stormy weather season in Texas. Meteorologist Eric Berger joins us with what to expect and how it fits into the bigger weather picture. How are you weathering rising gasoline prices? We’ll hear how some Houstonians are coping. Lt. Gov. […] The post ‘They Called Us Outlaws’ revisits r...

High stakes in Texas as cannabis businesses file suit over a new statewide ban on smokable hemp. This year’s midterm elections signal the biggest turnover in recent memory and Texas is part of that trend. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey on what’s behind this changing of the guard. Despite a tenuous ceasefire with Iran, tech expert Omar […] The post Lawsuit challenges Texas cra...

A proposed overhaul of Texas classrooms could change what millions of students read. We’ll look at how this could impact classrooms across the state. An investigation into Congressman Tony Gonzales uncovers a pattern of pursuing staff members. What we know and how the congressman is responding. Billions of dollars in clean energy investment across Texas is now […] The post ‘Western Sta...

A deepening water crisis in Corpus Christi is raising questions about how South Texans get their water — and who gets it. For students pursuing job training instead of a traditional college degree, there are some long-awaited changes to financial aid. Now, new support could open doors for workforce programs. A reckoning over the legacy of Cesar […] The post South Texas water crisis raises co...

A runoff in the Houston area between challenger Christian Menefee and longtime incumbent Al Green is being seen as part of a much bigger fight for the future of Texas Democrats. Also, an executive order from the Trump administration may put the postal service in the middle of election-year politics. Also — explosions on the other side […] The post What Trump’s election executive order could...

David Brown speaks with Corpus Christi city manager Peter Zanoni about how the city plans to beef up its water supplies, the state's role and why no water emergency has been declared. The post Texas Extra: City manager remains optimistic in the face of Corpus Christi’s water crisis appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Despite warnings of a water crisis, Corpus Christi’s top official overseeing water says “we will never run out.” Gov. Greg Abbott has warned of a state takeover if the city can’t deal with a water crisis. The city manager tells Texas Standard why he’s so reluctant to declare a water emergency. The maker of a […] The post Corpus Christi official says the city wil...

Control of Artemis II has been handed over to Houston: we’ll hear about the launch and what appears to be a big boost in interest in the space program. But it’s getting a little tight up there above the air: concerns about orbital traffic jams after a second Starlink satellite breaks apart. Texas prisons without […] The post What the Artemis II liftoff means for the future of spa...

What does it mean to born in the U.S.? It’s a question the Supreme Court is considering today. We’ll dig into what’s at stake. Guilty verdicts in the North Texas ICE shooting case meant a victory for the Trump administration in its fight against “antifa,” but how do we even define that movement? We’re heading back to […] The post Artemis II mission builds on lunar exp...