Storms continue to wreak havoc with flooding in some places north of Houston, the worst they’ve seen since Hurricane Harvey. A preview of a big election tomorrow to fill a seat that hasn’t been vacant since the early 80’s. Efforts to curb property taxes. How well’s that actually going? The United Methodist Church does a […] The post The latest on the bird flu outbreak among dairy cows appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Twisters up north, flooding to the east, wildfire dangers out in the far west and a forecast that won’t let up… yet. Boat rescues reported in central east Texas and many road closures as riverbanks swell from the rain. Meteorologist Eric Berger with the latest and what to expect.On the heels of layoffs in April, […] The post Is Tesla running out of power? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Flooding in East Texas with evacuations in some parts and warnings in others as the weather picture worsens.What new polling numbers from the Texas Politics Project mean for the state’s political forecast as we move closer to the general election.Many eyes on the Fed today with a decision on interest rates that could affect many […] The post What a cannabis reclassification would mean for the U.S and Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Extreme weather brings flooding and evacuations to an area near the Trinity River. We’ll find out how folks are coping with all that water.Police remove protestors trying to set up camp on the UT Austin campus.A new book takes a look at the Republic of Texas – an armed secession movement in the Davis Mountains […] The post The growing union drive in tech appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Some of Texas’ biggest counties say their lockups are getting more overcrowded and many sheriffs say the state is to blame.Destructive weather across the Midwest over much of the weekend turned to Texas late Sunday.A school district that’s increasingly been in the spotlight over culture war issues heads toward what could be a turning point […] The post Celebrating Willie Nelson’s birthday and his concert tradition appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
An even larger antiwar protest at the University of Texas at Austin takes place Thursday, now the official response to protesters taking center stage. Is a major constitutional battle looming over UT’s response to Wednesday’s campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war?Why tiny rural Texas towns may be in the crosshairs for a new kind of […] The post What’s next for pro-Palestine campus protests in Texas? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
After protests over the Israel-Hamas war at Columbia, NYU and elsewhere, students at the University of Texas follow suit and were met by police in riot gear who arrested dozens. UT history and politics professor Jeremi Suri talks about what happened on campus yesterday and the lessons from an earlier wave of student protests nationwide.A […] The post What’s next after state troopers arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at UT-Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A pilot program for guaranteed income in Harris County is put on hold by the Texas Supreme Court.Could residents of Corpus Christi become the first in the state to drink treated seawater from the tap? Some say a desalination plan’s needed to meet growing water demand, but many locals say the downsides are too serious […] The post Xcel Energy target of multiple lawsuits after Smokehouse Creek Fire appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A court says the foster care system in Texas is failing many vulnerable children. Why that’s especially true for trans kids.A practically forgotten burial ground for Indigenous people in West Texas now has a proper memorial.How a shortage of shipyard workers is contributing to delays for the Navy.We’ll talk to author Jonny Garza Villa, whose […] The post Effort to preserve Indigenous cemetery in Presidio is finally complete appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texas is changing, and so is the world. If we squint to try to look at the future job landscape, what do we see? There are more than 15 million working Texans right now, but while the state boasts steady growth and “record high levels” for jobs and the labor force, there are always unknowns […] The post The Future of Work in Texas – A Texas Standard special appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Get ready to cast your ballots. Local elections are scheduled in Texas for May 4, with early voting beginning on Monday. Katya Ehresman, voting rights coordinator at Common Cause Texas, gives us the lowdown.What a trial run of a four-day workweek in the UK tells us about how well such a shift might work.Don Louis, […] The post What you need to know about upcoming spring elections appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Landowners in southeast Texas say they should be able to sue the state over their flooded property, and the U.S. Supreme Court agrees. People in Winnie, Texas, say their land only started to flood after the state rebuilt part of nearby Interstate 10. Now, they can seek compensation for the damages.Live music seems more expensive, […] The post Texas Eclipse Festival attendees with disabilities describe treacherous conditions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A federal judge says Texas’ foster care system is still broken – and has fined the state $100,00 per day.The new book “City Limits” examines the effort to rethink urban highways in Texas and traces a history of racism and inequality in three of the state’s’ largest cities. We’ll hear from author and journalist Megan […] The post Judge overseeing struggling foster system fines the state $100,000 a day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Are protest organizers responsible if a participant breaks the law? A court decision could have a chilling effect.A new report on maternal health shows Black Texans are much more likely to die after giving birth than their white counterparts.What layoffs at Tesla mean for jobs in Texas and the EV car market.The Houston Dash celebrates […] The post Austin to be hit as Tesla announces 14,000 layoffs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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.
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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.