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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...

Texans prepare for a major winter storm, projected to be the most severe since the deadly winter storm of 2021. We’ll get an update on preparations by state officials in what promises to be the first real test of the power grid since Winter Storm Uri five years ago. A Uvalde school police officer, the first […] The post Former Uvalde officer acquitted in first criminal trial tied to sh...

Freezing temperatures and ice are in the forecast for much of Texas. We’ll go over what you need to know to feel prepared. An investigation into jail deaths in Tarrant County finds a common denominator: A lieutenant who looked on. Drone delivery could soon be coming to your front porch. We’ll cover the companies embracing the technology […] The post What to know as arctic front heads to Texa...

A year ago, President Trump began his second term in office with a promise to carry out mass deportations. We’ll have a view from the border on today’s Texas Standard. Is the state funding private schools that discriminate? An update on a lawsuit challenging the heartbeat abortion law in Texas. Plus, award-winning photojournalist and musician Tamir Kalifa combines […] The post ‘Witness...

From one end of Texas to the other: Parades, celebrations and service events in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Veteran host of “In Black America,” John L. Hanson Jr., pays tribute to the civil rights leader. We’ll also hear from the host of a new PBS documentary on the evolving legacy of […] The post ICE detainee deaths draw scrutiny at El Paso facility appeared first on...

It may be the single election day with the greatest power to reshape the Texas political landscape, and yet most Texas voters don’t bother with it. We’ll unpack it today. Do you know when the Texas primaries are? Plan to vote in them? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us with the often-misunderstood stakes of primary […] The post How San Antonio’s MLK march became on...

Dueling ballot challenges in Tarrant County: Why longtime Texas politics-watchers say they’ve never seen anything like it. A look at a teacher’s alleged sexual misconduct and a new state law that could wind up costing a local school district millions. We’ll dive into whether other school districts could be on the hook as more victims seek […] The post Texas readies for the 2026 F...

A new investigation shows officials were confused about how many were missing at Camp Mystic in the hours after the deadly July 4 Hill Country flood. A disruption in the courtroom during the trial of the school police officer accused of not doing enough to intervene in the Uvalde shooting: Why the sister of one of […] The post Austin women’s skateboarding group builds space and community app...

The Republican race for U.S. Senate heats up with incumbent John Cornyn raising a record amount of money ahead of the primary. We’ll dive into where the race stands there, as well as between Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico. Six months after the catastrophic Hill Country flood, where do recovery efforts stand? Hope for the future […] The post Proposed THC rules draw backlash fro...

The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week sparked protests around the nation this weekend. We’ll look at what happened here in Texas. The state of Texas has handed over voter registration rolls to the Trump administration Justice Department. Why Texas Democrats and some experts fear that could have violated […] The post Minneapolis ICE shooting prompts p...

Concerns about the flu are making headlines in many places across the country. Where do we stand in Texas? Our conversation with the state’s epidemiologist to hear how concerned Texans need to be as flu season ramps up. Also, more and more Texas parents are crying foul over the rising cost of their kids playing in youth […] The post What to know as flu season ramps up in Texas appeared...