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Texas Standard delivers up-to-the-moment coverage of politics, lifestyle, the environment, technology, innovation and money from a uniquely Texas perspective.
The program airs Monday through Friday on more than 30 public radio stations across Texas. Visit texasstandard.org/listen to find when it airs where you are.
The program airs Monday through Friday on more than 30 public radio stations across Texas. Visit texasstandard.org/listen to find when it airs where you are.
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Rising temperatures in the forecast this week. Will blackouts come with them? ERCOT, the state’s electric grid operator, says the power might go out this week.Did a doctor in Houston keep patients from receiving organ transplants? His own hospital is investigating.And becoming a psychologist is expensive, but Texas is trying to make it cheaper. Could […]
The post Tracking the unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Corpus Christi at the intersection of a clash between dueling demands – one for water, another for energy alternatives.Dallas City Council votes to expand historical preservation efforts, with a specific outreach to communities of color.If you’re looking for an apartment in Texas, do you know what you’ll really be paying each month? A warning to […]
The post The move away from fossil fuels may exacerbate water scarcity in South Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
After an extraordinary embassy raid, Mexico breaks ties with Ecuador as the U.S. joins other nations in condemnation.How Central Texas has become a big player in the push for U.S.-built semiconductors.A Texas runner heads to Boston for what will be his last marathon after being diagnosed with ALS two years ago. We’ll hear from Austinite […]
The post Hurricane season forecast to be ‘most aggressive’ ever appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued to block a guaranteed income program in Harris County, calling it “plainly unconstitutional.”U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz insists his podcast is a volunteer gig and not about the money. But a new complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission says the arrangement violates campaign finance laws.Houston’s mayor claims the city […]
The post ‘Texas, Being’ poetry collection takes reader on a Texas tour appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
As Texas eclipse watchers bask in the afterglow, we’re checking in on one event that was forced to end festivities early due to inclement weather.A quarterly report offers a look at the health of Texas’ oil and gas industry. Energy analyst Matt Smith breaks it down.The new book “The King of Diamonds” by Rena Pederson […]
The post Revisiting the exploits of a notorious Texas jewel thief appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Eclipse day has finally arrived, and Texas Standard has a special broadcast from the path of totality. We’re live at the Kerrclipse Festival, on the grounds of the famous Kerrville Folk Festival, to talk forecast, what NASA and other researchers hope to learn today, the eclipse “observer effect” and much more.
The post Total eclipse 2024: A special broadcast from the Kerrclipse Festival appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
“Science Guy” Bill Nye has been beloved by children for generations. He was so kind and generous in a recent interview with the Standard focused on the upcoming total solar eclipse. He also answered a question about why he has been making headlines with his thoughts on climate change. This extended version also includes an […]
The post Texas Extra: More from Bill Nye on the total solar eclipse appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Questions are still swirling around the deal cut with Attorney General Ken Paxton over securities fraud charges, with prosecutors pointing fingers – at each other. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of The Texas Newsroom has the latest.As Texans prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime moment, why some say viewing Monday’s total eclipse could make you a better person.Beyoncé’s […]
The post What ‘Cowboy Carter’ says about Blackness, Beyoncé and country music appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A plan will cap co-pays for state subsidized child care – how much of a difference will it make in stemming a childcare crisis?On Wednesday, a federal appeals court heard the latest arguments over SB 4, Texas’ controversial new immigration enforcement law. In the meantime, where does the legal back-and-forth leave migrants?Ennis, a North Texas […]
The post With the eclipse days away, this small city is more prepared than most appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Dade Phelan’s fight to hang on to his Beaumont-based seat is seen as a proxy war for fights over the future direction of Texas Republicans. We’ll hear about how his fellow GOP opponents are seizing on an issue they think can topple the current House speaker.The issue that is rapidly turning bipartisan: Both Republicans and […]
The post Bill Nye the Science Guy is coming to Texas for the eclipse appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A Texas public health expert explains what bird flu means after a case of the illness was found in a worker on a dairy farm.The effort to expand high-speed broadband in North Texas slows down as a company doing the work pulls out.Could clouds obscure eclipse day in Texas? We’ll take a look at the […]
The post Looking ahead to the eclipse day weather forecast appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
What’s the connection between credit card fees and Texas? It’s a question at the heart of a case that could affect consumers nationwide.In Texas’ energy mix, gas and oil are giving way to more and more alternate sources: think wind, solar and small-scale nuclear – and many of the projects are run by veterans of […]
The post From small startups to fossil fuel giants, Texans are rethinking the future of energy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Angela Speck chairs the physics and astronomy department at UT San Antonio – and is a veteran of many an eclipse. In this extended interview, she offers lots of tips and tricks for having the best experience on April 8.
The post Texas Extra: A step-by-step guide of what to expect during the total solar eclipse appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Looking back at the week in politics with The Texas Tribune, from Gov. Greg Abbott calling for college students to be disciplined over anti-Semitic speech to a Texas congressman under investigation by the House ethics committee.Red flags have been raised over group homes for Texans with intellectual disabilities.For the first time last week, El Paso […]
The post Inside the international friendly match between El Paso Locomotive FC and Juárez FC appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The Department of Education launched a renewed version of the FAFSA financial aid form at the end of last year, and the late rollout has caused major issues for applicants and colleges.Cattle in the Panhandle got sick last week, their milk suddenly turning thick and discolored, after coming down with avian flu.Many Texans hold jobs […]
The post They’re worked like dogs – but for these canines, farm rustling is the life appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Carolyn Pfeiffer literally wrote a book, “Chasing the Panther,” about her life and, as she puts it, her “adventures and misadventures” in the worlds of cinema and music and so much more. This extended version of her story includes her time in 1950s New York City, a wild hair story involving Fellini’s “8 1/2” and […]
The post Texas Extra: Adventures and misadventures of a cinematic life appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
After reaching a deal to dismiss securities fraud charges, Ken Paxton’s political fortunes appear on the rise. What’s next for the attorney general?One day after a US abstention in a UN Gaza cease-fire vote, how some Arab Americans in North Texas are planning to make their voices heard at the ballot box.The San Antonio Police […]
The post What’s next for Ken Paxton? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
In a long-running securities fraud case against Ken Paxton, a deal has been reached that will let the attorney general avoid trial or an admission of guilt.The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in what could be the most important case on reproductive rights since the Dobbs decision, this time on access to […]
The post An Indigenous perspective on the solar eclipse from a traditional healer appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The Texas Medical Board has offered a wide definition of emergency medical exemptions to the state’s strict ban on abortion.Health care is also at the center of a massive cyberattack that’s been crippling insurance payments, but consumer information is very likely involved.Police high-speed chases can be extremely dangerous for the general public, not just the […]
The post Introducing Rhizome, Laredo’s unique art project and community collaboration appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the maker of the iPhone violated antitrust law by maintaining an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market. We’ll hear more from Jason Snell, one of the nation’s top Apple watchers.House Speaker Dade Phelan faces another challenge: not just re-election in his home district, […]
The post House Speaker Dade Phelan has drawn an opponent appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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o.m.g, That question makes no sense."what rules address the pros and cons"???, why would you have a rule, if it's a pro , and you asked it 3 times, they couldn't answer it because it's a dumb f******* senseless question!! How did you get this job. ok rant over.