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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against a California doctor and a larger international organization for providing abortion pills to Texans. Paxton’s lawsuit is not the first time he’s gone after out-of-state providers of mifepristone — though so far, he’s had little to show for it. After the floods in Kerrville, volunteers round what may […] The post Paxton sues more...

Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans in Mexico right now to follow shelter-in-place orders as violence sweeps much of that nation. We’ll have a report from Mexico City on the wave of coordinated retaliatory attacks and widespread uncertainty as wanted drug cartel leader, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes – known as “El Mencho” – is killed […] The post Killing of cartel head ‘El...

Texas came up more than once during President Trump’s State of the Union speech. We’ll have an analysis of what he mentioned and what he left out. Camp Mystic is facing troubles in court after the way it handled deadly flooding in July. But a comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could spell even further challenges. After […] The post Trump invokes Texas in State of the Union speech appear...

After violence on the streets in parts of Mexico, things are returning to normal. But will it last? We’ll dig into the latest following the killing of cartel head “El Mencho” in Mexico. Why turnout for early voting for the March primaries is exceeding expectations – especially for Democrats. The growing calls for Congressman Tony Gonzales to […] The post Amid scandal, calls grow for Rep. Ton...

A major repudiation of one of the Trump administration’s signature initiatives: The Supreme Court’s tariff decision and the Texas impact today on the Standard. A new investigative report reveals six deaths in six weeks at immigration detention centers in Texas. Other stories we’re tracking: As the first week of early voting in the Texas primaries comes […] The post What hap...

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...

Wildfire risk is so high in the Texas Panhandle that an energy company preemptively cut off power to avoid lines blowing down and starting to spark. We’ll take a closer look at the situation. Early voting is underway across Texas. We sent reporters to polls across the state to hear from voters who made it out […] The post Exploring Texas’ deepest underwater cave system appeared first on KUT...

Early voting is underway in Texas for the primaries. We’ll go over what you need to know before casting a ballot on today’s show. With Paxton out, a look at the candidates who want to be the next attorney general in Texas. How Houston’s Johnson Space Center will play a critical role in the Artemis II mission […] The post W.F. Strong on Robert Duvall’s Texas legacy and ‘Lone...

Can Sylvia Garcia, Houston’s only Latina U.S. representative, hang on to her seat? We may know sooner than some realize. If you were waiting for this fall for the start of election season, wait no more. Early voting in the state’s primaries is set to begin tomorrow. A closer look at a race with huge implications […] The post The Texans in the Epstein files appeared first on KUT &...

Major changes at one of the state’s flagship universities, with UT Austin consolidating seven departments focused on ethnic and gender studies into two new ones. Five years since Winter Storm Uri and a massive blackout that led to investigations and a rethink of how the state manages the power grid. What’s changed? A look back. The Standard’s […] The post New exhibit peels...

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 appeare...

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 m...

One of the most closely watched political contests in this midterm election year is happening in Texas, and a new poll offers some surprises. The race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn has recently been characterized as tightening up, but a new poll suggests Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat Jasmine Crockett are […] The post Untangling legal questions in the age of AI p...

Redistricting wars may sound like esoteric politics, but a race in Houston shows how high the stakes are for some Texas communities. We’ll look at how a lesser-known political contest in Houston’s 29th district illustrates the impact of the redistricting fight on some Texas communities. It may sound like a social media trend, but it’s a […] The post Walking Dallas, one mile at a time a...

Texas becomes the first state with a strict abortion ban to provide doctors with guidelines on exceptions. We’ll dig into what’s in those guidelines with ProPublica reporter Cassandra Jaramillo. Coming soon to the pristine spaces of the Big Bend: Construction of a border wall. We’ll look at how many locals are trying to push back. And in […] The post Why many Texans are getting ready f...

The application window opens for Texas education savings accounts, often called school vouchers. But demand may outstrip available funds. We’ll talk with two reporters for the Houston Chronicle closely following the application process, hear about the application experience of one Texas mom, and learn more about what’s included, what isn’t, and what happens if there’s [&#82...

The partial government shutdown is over. Did you know we were in one? Well, now another could be on the way as negotiations over ICE’s budget persists on Capitol Hill. Texas school boards are considering a new state law that allows time to be set aside during the day for prayer and reading the Bible. Texas has […] The post Starlink poised to expand broadband footprint in Texas appeared first...

Texas state prisons that don’t have a/c get so hot in summer with temperatures that violate state standards for other lockups. Also, well-known former Texas Police Chief Art Acevedo questions tactics used by immigration agents in Minneapolis. We’ll hear from him about his concerns over fallout for other law enforcement. And we’ll check in to see how […] The post Analysis finds extreme heat i...

In a little-watched race, Taylor Rehmet’s surprise win for Democrats in Texas may be a potential warning shot for Republicans in a midterm election year. Is this a one-off, or is the GOP in trouble in the Lone Star State? Also, Texas environmental regulators greenlight what looks like the largest fossil-fueled power plant project in the […] The post Democrat makes surprise win in solid-red T...

With national attention focused on the tactics of immigration enforcement, a concern is growing among Texas Republicans about the political fallout. We’re still months away for an important midterm election. But this weekend, voters in one part of Texas will be picking their representative to Congress. Andrew Schneider of Houston Public Media brings us the backstory […] The post Austin...

Protesters outside the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley called for the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father who were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a massive military buildup as President Trump warns Iran to abandon its nuclear program – or else. But […] The post Protesters, DPS troopers clash outside Dilley IC...

The second death of a person in Minnesota at the hands of ICE agents has fueled an outcry from some for another government shutdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers aren’t just in Minnesota, of course. They’re also showing up in small-town Texas. A look at their impact on Elgin. We’ll hear from journalists José Ralat and Rodrigo […] The post Possible government...

Pressure builds inside the Texas detention center in Dilley housing parents and children. What’s behind a protest that erupted there over the weekend? Second Amendment advocates speak out after licensed gun owner Alex Pretti is killed by Border Patrol agents in Minnesota. A look at how weight loss drugs are transforming obesity and diabetes care in San […] The post Gun rights debate re...

An update on this weekend’s winter storm – the lingering aftereffects, and when to expect things to get back to “normal.”Though the worst may be over, many extreme cold advisories have been issued statewide today, and frozen precipitation is making many secondary roads treacherous. We’ll have an update, plus a look at the storm’s impact […] The post Austin police cooperation with ICE faces r...

Texans statewide are preparing for the biggest winter storm we’ve seen in years. We’ll have the latest on a weekend of snow, ice and freezing rain that’s en route to Texas. At the moment, officials say the power grid is looking good, though localized outages are likely due to falling limbs and ice on power lines. For […] The post Texans brace for winter weather on land – and in the sea...