The border buoys case in court: Why the arguments surrounding Texas’ river barrier were not about immigration.El Paso County residents are concerned a proposed highway expansion project could imperil the Rio Bosque – a marshy area along the Rio Grande that has been “re-wilded” to support native plants and wildlife.What will soon be one of Texas’ biggest gas pipelines is raising both environmental and safety concerns from the residents along the path.The new book “They Came for the Schools” takes us further into the story of the Carroll Independent School District’s battle over what’s on library shelves and in classrooms.And: Austin-based dating app Bumble apologized this week for an ad campaign that some believed mocked the choice not to date, or to remain celibate. Tech expert Omar Gallaga shares more. The post The buzz around the Bumble ad controversy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Voting maps in Galveston County are in the spotlight as the 5th Circuit takes up an unusual challenge to allegations of racial gerrymandering. Why the outcome could have broader implications.After flooding in East Texas due to recent storms, what can be done to prevent the risk of mold?Starting a small business with members of the family – what could go wrong? Austin-based entrepreneur and business coach Andy O’Brien shares his new book on red flags and how to deal with them.And: Can a bite of Texas barbecue really change your life? Texas Monthly’s Daniel Vaughn on a bite that changed his. The post As floodwaters recede, how to protect your home from mold appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas ramped up construction of toll roads the past two decades and has some of the harshest penalties. We’ll take a look at the impact on drivers.A third person pleads guilty in the alleged bribery scheme involving U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar.How a divorce in Denton could change IVF in Texas: The state Supreme Court may take up a case deciding whether a frozen embryo can be defined as a person.Nearly two years after the Uvalde school shooting, a recent college graduate remembers the younger sister who died in the attack.And: A new novel navigates love and grief in a Dallas suburb. We’ll talk to Kimberly King Parsons, author of “We Were the Universe.” The post Inside the explosion of private toll roads in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After weeks of rains in East Texas, hope for a shift into recovery mode is on hold with more rain tap for today and much of this week.Strong winds, hail damage, what next? Sangita Menon of KUT News looks at the next steps of navigating insurance.What does Azerbaijan want from Texas? Christopher Hooks of Texas Monthly shares how the indictment of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar may be just the tip of the iceberg.For decades, the Tower Life building defined San Antonio’s skyline. Changes are on the horizon after the building’s recent sale – but tours are being offered first.Also: A new report on the pace of global renewable energy shows how Texas and the U.S. stack up. The post What does Azerbaijan want with Texas politicians? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A Galveston County judge has pushed back the start of a trial in a civil lawsuit against the parents of the accused gunman in the Santa Fe High School shooting, which left eight students and two teachers dead in 2018.Houston has a new acting police chief in the wake of the abrupt retirement of Chief Troy Finner. We’ll have the latest.The Jackson Ranch Church in the Rio Grande Valleyis being recognized as a stop on the Underground Railroad ushering enslaved people to freedom in Mexico.Plus: A group of Gen Z rappers go on a road trip across Texas in the new film “Lost Soulz.” The post Historic church site in South Texas recognized as stop on Underground Railroad appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A former Texas oil exec is being punished for allegedly raising the price of oil. Is it the tip of the iceberg or water under the bridge?In spring elections across larger Texas counties, voters got a more direct say in who runs the obscure agencies that oversee the property appraisal process – agencies that determine how much you pay in property taxes.The promise of solar panels seems bright, but some companies are getting some heat for misrepresentation. What you need to know.New Mexico has a booming recreational marijuana industry thanks in part to some Texans making the trip. Will laws change on this side of the border?Plus the most beautiful spot in Texas? Some point to a place out west that’s a bit off the beaten path. The post Voters in Texas have elected their first slate of property appraisal board members appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The podcast discusses the impact of unlicensed teachers in Texas schools, exploring teacher shortages and student outcomes. It also delves into the rising trend of goat ranching in Texas and the retirement of Houston's police chief amidst scandal. Additionally, it touches on AI's creative potential and DACA recipients' access to healthcare under the ACA.

One year later, a survivor of the Allen mass shooting talks about his long road to recovery.New water rules take effect in the Rio Grande Valley as some border cities cope with historically low reservoirs.With the rise of cloud-based services and AI, the demand for power has soared. What it means for the state Texas.A new book by University of Houston professor Brandon Rottinghaus takes a look at the political life of Rick Perry, Texas’ longest-serving governor.And we’ll go to a charreada in San Antonio where Mexico’s rodeo skills are on display. The post A visit to the traditional Mexican rodeo in San Antonio appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Heavy rains led to severe flooding in parts of Harris County and counties to the north, prompting evacuations, boat rescues and substantial property damage. We’ll get an update on the latest.Texans voted in numerous municipal elections over the weekend. How some closely watched races turned out.Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife were indicted late last week on conspiracy and bribery charges, accused of accepting bribes in connection with Azerbaijan.On the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Asian American groups call for a hate crime designation.And: PETA has released the results of a years-long investigation into unlicensed horse racing, which they call particularly prevalent in Texas. The post What we know about the bribery charges faced by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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 180 on LGBTQ clergy. We’ll talk with the Bishop of the Rio Texas Conference. A big night for Dallas sports fans on more than one front. We’ll hear why and what’s at stake. Do’s and don’ts for Cinco de Mayo. Plus the week in politics with the Texas Tribune. The post The latest on the bird flu outbreak among dairy cows appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.