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Political musical chairs is underway in Texas on deadline day for candidates to file for the midterm elections. We’ll explore where we stand and what it means today. Mandatory course reviews and changes to policies at universities have faculty warning of dire threats to academic freedom, especially when it comes to teaching hot-button topics – like […] The post Trans students push back as un...

It is a city as well known for its history as its growth in the here and now. Today we’re broadcasting from San Antonio for a special edition of the Texas Standard. As we celebrate 10 years of the Texas Standard, our yearlong tour of Texas takes us to the studios of our partners at Texas […] The post A special broadcast from San Antonio appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podca...

Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar from Texas faced charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering. Why did the president just pardon him? We’ll dive in today. Texas becomes the first state to buy bitcoin. Why, and what it adds up to in a larger context. Imagine distilling your entire year into a snapshot – like a top 10 […] The post Why a Texas Democrat was pardoned by Trump appeared...

Some new Texas laws are going into effect this week, including a modified bathroom bill. Other new laws include yet another one affecting abortion access, and one changing the tests kids take in Texas schools. Texas flagged hundreds of voters as potential noncitizens earlier this year, but county officials have already determined many were mis-flagged. The latest […] The post Voters flagged...

Questions about the Trump administration’s military operations in the Caribbean against Venezuela are growing. We’ll delve into the details. We’re also following the special election in Houston’s 18th Congressional District amid uncertainty over which congressional map Texas will use. Fort Worth and Tarrant County cut back on some public meetings, leading to an outcry. Is T...

The eyes of many Texans are on the U.S. Supreme Court – with new redistricting maps hanging in the balance. The Texas Tribune’s Eleanor Klibanoff joins us with an update on a legal back and forth that could affect which maps Texas uses for the 2026 election season. Another Texas Republican, U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, says […] The post What’s next after Supreme Court restores Texas’ co...

We’re bringing you a special rebroadcast from the studios of our partners at Houston Public Media, the November destination in our yearlong waltz across Texas marking 10 years on the air. Today, we’ll explore Houston’s rise to become the nation’s newest global city. Also, a mission to tell the true story of the first female astronauts, the […] The post Encore presenta...

Texans under the age of 18 make up almost a quarter of the state’s population, so we put together a show with them in mind, from Abilene and the Children’s Art and Literacy Festival In June. We begin with a conversation about politics: We’ll hear from some Texas teens who make their voices heard, even though […] The post Encore presentation: A special Texas Standard for kid...

From the oldest radio station in Texas, in Dallas’ historic Fair Park, site of the State Fair of Texas, it’s Texas Standard Time. As we continue to celebrate our 10th birthday this year, the Texas Standard tour bus in October pulled into the historic home of WRR, temporary home to our partners KERA North Texas. We’ll explore […] The post Encore presentation: From State Fair to st...

As we continue our yearlong 10th birthday celebration, we’re sharing a special rebroadcast of our July show before a live studio audience at a place that’s been called the “Athens of Texas” – Waco, itself celebrating 25 years of public radio from our partners at KWBU.We’ll be sampling some of the sights, sounds and tastes […] The post Encore presentation: Dr Pepper, mammoths and more – all a...

Today we’re bringing you a special rebroadcast of Texas Standard’s May show from El Paso. We hear from some prominent El Pasoans – former Congressman Beto O’Rourke and former El Paso Mayor Dee Margo – on the city’s dynamic politics. El Paso has become a leader in innovative water management. How the city is securing its future […] The post Encore presentation: The politics,...

He’s cultivated relations with top political figures, but how much is known about the ties between Elon Musk and Gov. Greg Abbott? The Texas Newsroom’s investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy on what started out as a public records request that turned into an odyssey as she tried to learn more about the relationship between Musk and the […] The post Cindy Walker’s musical legacy g...

You’ve heard about the ruling striking down Texas’ new congressional maps, but what does that mean as a practical matter for the upcoming primaries? The new ruling on Texas’ redistricting plan, and an expected appeal throws a lot into limbo. Space shuttles once routinely orbited the earth many times over, but a plan to bring one […] The post A Mexican government program is...

A ruling out of West Texas has upended Republican redistricting efforts to get more seats in Congress. Where things stand now that a federal judge in El Paso has struck down Texas’ new congressional map. We’ve reported before on how Texas school district leadership seems to have become increasingly partisan. We’ll take a closer look at […] The post Federal court blocks redrawn Texas co...

Texas A&M bans professors from discussing race or gender ideology. Will other universities follow? They were supposed to be protected from deportation, but now ICE is going after some DACA recipients, too. How some Dreamers are ending up in detention centers. Why the VA is making it harder for men with breast cancer to get medical care […] The post The little-known story of the NFL’s Dal...

For the first time in more than a decade, there is no incumbent in the race for one of the most powerful – and often contentious – posts in Texas. Incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton is not running for reelection, and now seven people are vying for his office. Eleanor Klibanoff of the Texas Tribune […] The post How a ‘nurdle’ nightmare is costing Texas appeared first on KUT &am...

No matter where you are, you’re in for a treat as we broadcast from the biggest city in the Lone Star State. We’re coming to you from the studios of our partners at Houston Public Media, the latest destination in our yearlong waltz across Texas marking 10 years on the air. Today, we’ll explore Houston’s rise to […] The post A special broadcast from Houston appeared fi...

The deal to reopen the federal government included a ban on intoxicating hemp – potentially undoing measures taken by the Texas Legislature last session. Houston’s 9th congressional district is among those most affected by redrawn political maps. We’ll take a trip there to explore the impact. Corpus Christi is trying to shore up water supplies. What city […] The post Deal to end...

Healthcare subsidies were a central issue that led to the federal government shutdown. Now that a deal is in the works, what happens to them? We’re still waiting to hear from courts on whether new Texas district lines will be in place for the 2026 election. We’ll dig into the potential impacts in Houston. In Austin, voters […] The post Fort Worth megachurch draws attention for po...

A few Democrats join Republicans in an effort to end the federal shutdown. We’ll have details. Families of girls killed in the July 4 Hill Country flood sue Camp Mystic. Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet future needs. So says a new report from TxDOT.And on this Veteran’s Day, the Voces Oral History Center pays […] The post Camp Mystic faces lawsuits over deadly...

Signs of a possible temporary end to the federal shutdown, but closer to home concerns are growing that Texas is running out of water. The Texas Tribune employed artificial intelligence to answer some Texans’ water concerns, but there are limits. We’ll hear from two Tribune reporters who are trying to fill in the gaps. The U.S. race […] The post Texas, western states brace for uranium...

Cancellations across the nation are putting many air travelers in limbo. KUT’s Nathan Bernier joins us with an update of how flight cancellations brought on by the federal shutdown are affecting the nation’s busy air traffic system – with a particular look at the impact here in Texas. Also, why Texas is likely to be the state […] The post Flight cancellations, long TSA lines hit Texas travel...

At stake? Prices for consumers, billions in business activity, and the scope of presidential power. A Texas perspective as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the case against President Trump’s tariffs. The Wall Street Journal says “Amazonification” has come for Texas-based Whole Foods. A look at what that means. Look! Up in the sky! Is that thing […] The post Texas director Richard Linklater ta...

Texans said yes to all 17 proposed state constitutional amendments. What’s that mean now? We’ll also dig into some select local results from across the state, including an update in the race to fill the U.S. House seat of the late Sylvester Turner. The Trump administration recently announced a new cap on the number of refugees that […] The post Texas voters approve all 17 propose...

1 in 4 immigration arrests are happening in Texas under the Trump administration. We’ll take a look at the statewide crackdown. It’s Election Day. One constitutional amendment that funds a new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute for the state’s aging population is on the ballot. A look back at our top 10 author interviews as the Standard […] The post Data reveals int...