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As the 89th session of the Texas Legislature looms, here’s a preview of some of the marquee issues that will likely hold the focus of lawmakers. The post A look ahead at the 89th legislative session appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Ring in the new year with a countdown of our beloved commentator’s most mesmerizing tales. The post The W.F. Strong Power Hour appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Queue up some jams for your New Year’s Eve party with this roundup of some of our favorite music segments from 2024, featuring Beyoncé, the Jesus Lizard, Bayonne and more. The post Our top music stories for the year appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Every corner of Texas holds a certain kind of unique magic. We’re hitting the road, exploring hidden history and checking out plans for some new trails. The post A year of travel across Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Through the years, countless Texans have made history, though some are far less remembered or memorialized. We’re bringing some of those stories to light today, from the far reaches of space exploration to the farmworkers who fought for change with the Texas Farm Workers Union. The post Diving into Texas history appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We asked our team of journalists at the Standard to reflect on some of their favorite stories of the past 12 months. Today we remember efforts to save animals during the big Panhandle fire, a Texas runner heading to his final marathon, prospects for a WNBA franchise in a city that’s long gone without a pro team, and much more. The post Some of our favorite stories of the year appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This year we kicked off the Texas Museum Map, exploring and highlighting museums big and small, traditional and weird. Today we’ll take a tour of the state, with stops at the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg, the Rangerette Showcase & Museum in East Texas, and Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo, among others. The post Tour the Texas Museum Map appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite stories of the year from our public radio reporting partners across the state, including: A Dallas ISD program that’s getting more Black and Latino men into classrooms. Mobile health clinics rolling out to provide vital medical services as the state loses rural hospitals. And: A visit to the traditional Mexican rodeo in San Antonio. The post The best of The Texas Newsroom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Standard had good reason to talk to Billy Bob. Though he’s from Arkansas, he’s lived in Texas on a couple of occasions – and he’s played some classic Texas roles: from Coach Gary Gaines in the film “Friday Night Lights” to Davy Crockett himself in the film “The Alamo.” Billy Bob Thornton has been an honorary Texan for decades. Now, he’s secured his 7th Golden Globe nomination with another soon-to-be-iconic Texas character: Tommy Norris in Taylor Sheridan’s new series “Landman.” This is an extended interview. The full transcript of this episode of Texas Standard is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps.The post Texas Extra: Billy Bob Thornton and ‘Landman’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

At least five bills have been filed in the Texas Legislature so far to require Texas voters to show proof of citizenship. A look at the implications. How education could take center stage in the upcoming 89th Texas legislative session. Attorney General Ken Paxton files a motion to prevent testimony at the Capitol from death row inmate Robert Roberson. And: Kristen Cabrera visits the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum for the Texas Museum Map project. The post Inside the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.