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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says a Wisconsin-based electronic health records company has a monopoly over the industry. We’ll have more on the AG’s fight against Epic. Remembering a couple of major figures in the Tejano music world who we lost this past weekend: Manny Guerra and Abraham Quintanilla. Plus, counties are getting new equipment to warn […] The post Tejano music m...

He’s been an elected Democrat for over 50 years, but now local party officials in Houston are refusing to endorse Mayor John Whitmire. Unwinding the political drama, today on the Texas Standard. Texas’ new bathroom law effects schools and government-owned buildings, but one reporter found enforcement depends on exactly where you go. Texans Michael and Susan Dell […] The post Prot...

Texas does not allow people change their gender on driver’s licenses. Those who still try are now being tracked. How the Trump administration is reorganizing the Army to reflect a new focus on Latin America. Professors caution students about relying on AI, but some universities are doing just that to review course content. And a new memoir by […] The post Texas collects data on trans r...

Houston, Fort Worth… Now three more Texas school districts are expected to be taken over by state education officials. Where, why and what comes next? The son of Texas A&M’s campus rabbi is among those critically injured in the mass shooting at Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia. Mexican citizens who routinely cross into the U.S. at Texas’ […] The post Tiny Texas town’s...

Austin and San Antonio have long been home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Together, they are becoming what the authors of a new book are calling a "Megaregion." The post Texas Extra: The challenges and opportunities ahead for the Austin-San Antonio ‘Megaregion’  appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The Geminid Meteor Shower is happening, and we’ll have tips for your stargazing in a special live broadcast from the McDonald Observatory. Today we’re focused on space science, including the history of this West Texas research gem – and how it’s continuing to contribute to what we know about the universe and beyond. Dark skies […] The post A special live broadcast from the...

Millions of student loan borrowers are bracing themselves for big changes. We’ll have details on the end of the so-called SAVE program and why experts worry millions of student loan borrowers may be forced into default. As some Texas cities cut funding for homeless services, a look at one approach from nonprofits: giving cash directly […] The post Tamales in Texas: A holiday debate wit...

Texas’ top two political officials are lockstep on a new effort to make sure conservative youth organization Turning Point USA can launch at every high school in the state. We’ll take a closer look. Human plasma is vital for medical needs, but it’s also a multibillion-dollar industry on its own. We’ll explore. A Texas school district is […] The post Voces Oral History Center founder talks le...

High-profile Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launches her campaign for the U.S. Senate. We’ll look at how she’ll compete in a crowded field against primary opponent State Rep. James Talarico and prospective general election foes incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Last month Texas voters approved funding for a dementia prevention and research institute. […]...

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...