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Healthcare subsidies were a central issue that led to the federal government shutdown. Now that a deal is in the works, what happens to them?We’re still waiting to hear from courts on whether new Texas district lines will be in place for the 2026 election. We’ll dig into the potential impacts in Houston.In Austin, voters turned down a property tax increase. What does that mean now for the city’s budget?Plus, the challenge of envisioning a truly bikeable Dallas.Those stories, a political push from a Fort Worth megachurch, and a sports break looking at how women’s basketball is heating up with UT, Baylor and TCU in the mix.Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org. The post Fort Worth megachurch draws attention for political push appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A few Democrats join Republicans in an effort to end the federal shutdown. We’ll have details.Families of girls killed in the July 4 Hill Country flood sue Camp Mystic.Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet future needs. So says a new report from TxDOT.And on this Veteran’s Day, the Voces Oral History Center pays homage to a helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam. Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org The post Camp Mystic faces lawsuits over deadly flood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Signs of a possible temporary end to the federal shutdown, but closer to home concerns are growing that Texas is running out of water.The Texas Tribune employed artificial intelligence to answer some Texans’ water concerns, but there are limits. We’ll hear from two Tribune reporters who are trying to fill in the gaps.The U.S. race for uranium: Why Texas is finding itself at the center of it.We’ll also talk with a member of SNL’s Five-Timer’s Club now on tour across Texas: Comedian John Mulaney. The post Texas, western states brace for uranium boom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Cancellations across the nation are putting many air travelers in limbo.KUT’s Nathan Bernier joins us with an update of how flight cancellations brought on by the federal shutdown are affecting the nation’s busy air traffic system – with a particular look at the impact here in Texas.Also, why Texas is likely to be the state hardest hit by increases to Affordable Care Act health care premiums.Plus, the Standard’s Shelly Brisbin with the impact of a cutoff of Digital Equity Act funds,  the week in Texas politics and more. Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support our work by becoming a sustaining member at supportthispodcast.org. The post Flight cancellations, long TSA lines hit Texas travelers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

At stake? Prices for consumers, billions in business activity, and the scope of presidential power. A Texas perspective as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the case against President Trump’s tariffs.The Wall Street Journal says “Amazonification” has come for Texas-based Whole Foods. A look at what that means.Look! Up in the sky! Is that thing still legal? Texas drone pilots are closely watching talk of new restrictions. Tech expert Omar Gallaga tells us what’s up.And Texas director Richard Linklater’s new film “Nouvelle Vague” is a loving ode to French New Wave cinema. The post Texas director Richard Linklater talks latest film ‘Nouvelle Vague’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Lucio Vasquez, a breaking news reporter, discusses the Texas voters’ approval of all 17 proposed constitutional amendments and their implications for local policies. Daniel Broughton, a political science expert, analyzes the new low refugee cap under the Trump administration and its impact on resettlement programs in Texas. Together, they explore how these changes reflect broader political trends, and Vasquez shares insights on public responses to significant local ballot measures.

1 in 4 immigration arrests are happening in Texas under the Trump administration. We’ll take a look at the statewide crackdown.It’s Election Day. One constitutional amendment that funds a new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute for the state’s aging population is on the ballot.A look back at our top 10 author interviews as the Standard continues celebrating a decade on the air.Plus, a new cookbook from Chef Adán Medrano focuses on the plant-based recipes that have deep roots in Mexican cooking on both sides of the border. The post Data reveals intensity of ICE crackdown in Texas under Trump appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A federal court orders the Trump administration to prevent the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) from lapsing. What happens now?A trial is set to begin this month against defendants for their alleged roles in the July 4 shooting at an ICE detention center in Alvarado. Why this may be a playbook for prosecutions now that Antifa has been designated a terrorist organization.Public school districts trying to comply with new laws against DEI and sexual content in books are turning to AI with some surprising results.Also, this week in Texas music history we remember the time post-punk legends Gang of Four made their way to the Lone Star State. The post Texas schools turn to AI to flag banned books appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

SNAP food assistance benefits are set to run out at midnight, and across the Lone Star State, food banks are bracing for unprecedented demand. How Texans can best help their neighbors in need. Of the 17 constitutional amendments to be decided by Texas voters, at least four go straight to the heart of a major effort to transform Texas into a world-class business and finance hub. With Election Day fast approaching, we’ll hear what’s at stake. Texas author Fernando Flores discusses his new novel, “Brother Brontë,” a dystopian story set in the town of Three Rivers.Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support our work by becoming a sustaining member at supportthispodcast.org. The post Food banks prepare to fill the gap as SNAP runs out appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

With 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot next week, state officials are reminding Texans what to expect at the polls. We’ll talk with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office about dos and don’ts while voting. Both Austin and Houston are facing financial strain, but their solutions couldn’t be more different: One wants to raise taxes, while the other wants to hold the line. Austin DJ Laurie Gallardo, host of the podcast “SPF 1000: Vampire Sunscreen,” discusses Latinx goth culture, its roots in border life and the darker side of music and identity. The post What Texas voters should know before Election Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.