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, but are musicians getting paid more? Not really. We’ll talk to someone trying to change that.And the attorney general crusades against a media outlet on behalf of Elon Musk. 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 Kimble.Over the past two decades, developers in Austin have built hundreds of windowless bedrooms. But now some elected officials want them banned.And: The next generation of mechanics is getting ready to work on the next generation of cars. 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 a decade of women’s pro soccer. How the team and the league have grown over the years.And: We’ll talk to comedian Jeff Hiller, who’s returning to his home state of Texas for the Moontower Comedy Festival. 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 it make mental health care more accessible too? 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 renters about the rise of so-called junk fees.A Houston print shop, long popular with musicians, now the center of a labor dispute. Raul Alonzo with that, plus the week in politics with the Texas Tribune and much more. 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 Bill Corrigan.And a hurricane forecast said to be the most aggressive ever – what the data adds up to for the chance of another major storm hitting Texas in 2024. 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 is broke. What’s the backstory, and just how bad is it?A new book of poetry called “Texas, Being: A State of Poems” doesn’t attempt to sum up all things Texan, but it does take the reader on a journey. We’ll hear from Jenny Browne, who put the collection together. 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 follows the trail of an elusive jewel thief who made off with millions by slipping into the homes of Dallas’ wealthiest residents.Sea turtle nesting season is underway on South Padre Island. How many hatchlings are expected this year?Plus: We’ll delve into the benefits of couples sleeping separately. 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 introduction with personal stories about both of Nye’s parents. The post Texas Extra: More from Bill Nye on the total solar eclipse appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.