The Texas State Aquarium has a spot right on the edge of the Corpus Christi Bay – and storms in recent years have provided lessons that staff put in place for Hurricane Beryl. There’s tons of evidence that most extreme weather hits communities of color the hardest. As Texas recovers from Beryl, what’s being done to address that? A new court system in Texas designed just for business matters opens in September with judges appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott. And: Cameras in your earbuds and health data tracked in a ring? We’ll check in on the latest in wearable technology. The post The Texas State Aquarium balances marine conservation and hurricane challenges appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

More than 1 million Texans are still without power in the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s sweep across Southeast and East Texas. Brent Taylor of the Houston Office of Emergency Management joins with the latest on damage assessments, ongoing outages and the growing concerns about heat.What do Texans need to keep in mind as they repair and rebuild? More on insurance considerations for those affected, plus guidance on caring for trees after a major storm.Also: In recent years, Texas has lost more rural hospitals than any other state. Now mobile clinics are rolling out to provide vital medical services where they’re needed most. The post Tips for insurance and tree care as Texas recovers from Beryl appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hurricane Beryl makes its mark on the Texas coast. Now, the cleanup begins. We’ll hear what’s happening from folks on the Gulf Coast.Tariff talk was all the rage about four years ago. Now, not so much. But is the Biden administration doing business any different from its predecessor?And: The State of Texas is putting a lot of money and effort into a border wall. But at its current pace of half a mile per week, it will take approximately 30 years to complete. We’ll have the latest. The post Houston starts cleanup after Hurricane Beryl tears through the region appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hurricane Beryl has become the first of the 2024 season to make landfall in Texas, with major power outages reported across the Houston region as heavy rain and damaging winds move up from Matagorda. With floodwaters filling some streets in Galveston and 121 counties under a disaster declaration, we’ll have the latest on the storm.The San Antonio Water System is under fire after shutting off water to four apartment buildings – affecting 600 units – after their property owners didn’t pay their bills.And: Business owners and officials in the Rio Grande Valley seek to counter negative stereotypes about their communities by highlighting the region’s assets – and their first step is rebranding the RGV and its neighbors in Mexico as the “RioPlex.” Will it stick? The post The latest updates on Hurricane Beryl after storm makes landfall in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hurricane Beryl bears down on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, raising red flags for Texas. Meteorologist Matt Lanza brings us the latest on the storm and what parts of Texas may be most affected.The U.S. Supreme Court says it will take up a case involving Texas’ new law requiring adult-oriented sites to obtain age verification from users.A milestone for any magazine, Texas Highways turns 50.Border enforcement and the role of a one-time Texas Ranger in shaping how we view the issue today.Plus, the week in Texas politics with the Texas Tribune. The post 50 years on the road with Texas Highways appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

With lots of food and fireworks, Texans turn out to mark the Fourth of July – and we’re celebrating with a special program dedicated to summer in the Lone Star State:Julia Green, the manager at Front Street Books in Alpine, shares her recommendations on new book releases to add to your summer reading list.Top tips from the barbecue editor at Texas Monthly on how to smoke short ribs in your own backyard.The backstory of Willie Nelson’s famous Fourth of July picnic.Mando Rayo, taco journalist and host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, has some suggestions for beating the heat with aguas frescas.Plus: top songs of the season with a Texas connection. The post Celebrating summer with Willie Nelson, new book releases, aguas frescas & more appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett on Tuesday became the first Democrat on Capitol Hill to call for President Biden to abandon his re-election bid.In several high-profile cases, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed rulings from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where Texas cases go on appeal.Ever try your luck at the lottery? We’ll hear about an out-of-state scheme to win big by buying up the odds.And soda’s unintentional pop: KUT’s Mose Buchele takes the lid off the mystery of exploding cans in hot cars. The post How the Texas Lottery helped a big spending group become surefire winners appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A conversation with John Sharp, who – as the longest-serving chancellor in Texas A&M System history – has announced he’s retiring next year.What you need to know about a brand-new consumer privacy law now in effect in Texas.If you’ve made a big purchase anytime lately, you’ve been paying attention to interest rates. They remain pretty high – but why? We’ll dig in.We’ll talk to Kareem El-Ghayesh, a Texas pitmaster vying to win the newest season of Netflix’s “Barbecue Showdown.”One of the most photographed spots in the Texas Panhandle is turning 50. How the Cadillac Ranch became such a phenomenon.And a new analysis of the out-of-state money funding Texas politics – and to what end. The post John Sharp on why he’s retiring as Texas A&M chancellor appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On the final day of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court sent the legal challenge to a Texas social media law back to a lower court and said Donald Trump has absolute immunity for official acts only. We’ll have the latest. It may be up to Texas lawmakers to further clarify state rules around in vitro fertilization. The latest on potential disruptions for energy and travel as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in the Caribbean. Marijuana is not legal for recreational use in Texas – but tests show the products sold at smoke shops and gas stations is more like the real deal than meets the eye. And the Standard’s Kristen Cabrera reports from East Texas on the homecoming of the enduring love story of Jim and Winnie Shankle – one that began on a plantation and ended with emancipation – told in the universal language of dance. The post Texas dance company brings a love story home to Shankleville appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A grand jury investigating the failed police response to the Robb Elementary shooting has issued indictments against two law enforcement officers on the scene, including former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo.Kathleen Dorothy Blackburn, author of the new book “Loose of Earth,” talks about her family’s search for faith healers as father died – and later, her effort to learn more about the so-called “forever chemicals” he was exposed to.A look at the life and legacy of the incomparable Kinky Friedman, who died yesterday at his ranch outside Medina.And: The week that was in politics includes multiple questions about the ethics of Texas lawmakers. The post Former Uvalde school police chief indicted over failed shooting response appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.