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Jefferson County, Texas, may not feel the brunt of Hurricane Francine but has prepared for any possible changes in the storm’s path.Will last night’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump move the needle at all?Campus libraries across Cy-Fair ISD are open only part of the time this year after trustees cut librarian positions in half.An investigation into so-called “advanced recycling” in Houston reveals that hundreds of thousands of pounds of plastic waste have been piling up since 2022.And: Elvis Presley wasn’t a Texan – but he owed the state a lot. The post Plastic piles up as advanced recycling program in Houston struggles to get off the ground appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Tropical storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane. Texas will avoid a direct hit but Gulf Coast residents should still prepare. Tonight’s presidential debate… the last debate changed the course of history. Could this one give one of the candidates the edge needed to win a tight race? Plus, who will pay for El Paso’s climate action plan? New immersive technology gives sports fans a next level experience in Texas. And the search for an elusive creature AND the truth in Austin waterways. The post Tropical Storm Francine bringing rain to the Texas Coast before it hits Louisiana appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As Tropical Storm Francine forms, we’re keeping an eye on nasty weather in the Gulf and will have the latest on the impact to Texas energy as peak hurricane season arrives.On the political front, cross-party endorsements are raising eyebrows. Political expert Daron Shaw of the University of Texas at Austin weighs in on the significance.With higher rates of diabetes and heart disease among Black men, there’s an effort in Austin to get them connected with health care, by way of the barbershop.Also: Grammy winner and Texas raconteur Ray Benson joins us ahead of headlining a new event series at the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio. The post Clinic teams up with barbershops to boost health care access for Black men appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, is returning to the Capitol as an adviser for House Speaker Dade Phelan. What it means for Texas politics.Five years after a mass shooting in Odessa, a new sculpture rises in hopes of helping the city heal.Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the State Fair of Texas and the city of Dallas over a gun ban at the fair.A fast-spreading disease is threatening grape harvests and vineyards across the state.And: The Alamo Trust is working to block the construction of a proposed Ferris wheel near the historic site. The post Alamo Trust battles to keep Ferris wheel out of historic neighborhood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Bexar County over a plan to reach out to unregistered voters with applications.After two years of missing its recruitment goals, a new Army college partnership is helping recruits in San Antonio get their GEDs.Amazon is trying to save its Echo program with a major artificial intelligence upgrade for Alexa. Tech expert Omar Gallaga with the how and what’s at stake.And: A conversation with author Alejandro Puyana, a Venezuela native now living in Austin, on his debut novel “Freedom is a Feast.” The post Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over plan to mail out registration forms to unregistered voters appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

What effect is Texas’ booming population having on how the state’s moving politically? Some signs as we approach November.A Texas company faces federal allegations of a price-fixing conspiracy pushing up rents across the U.S.Want to grow a veggie garden this fall? An expert shares tips for choosing plants, protecting from freezes & more.Two astronauts are stranded in space until next year, way beyond initial plans for their mission. A former astronaut weighs in on what’s happened and what comes next.And: Remembering groundbreaking DJ Steve Crosno, who helped make El Paso’s music culture the rich scene it is today. The post How to prepare for the fall/winter gardening season in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’re taking a look at the new laws that took effect in Texas on Sept. 1.Hauling freight on trains is a multibillion-dollar industry in Texas. The latest on safety concerns.A report from the Paralympics in Paris, where Texans are making a strong showing.Sul Ross State University in Alpine is the birthplace of collegiate rodeo – and is now raising their own bucking horses.And: Standup comedian Sheng Wang, a Houston native, is bringing his comedy back to the Lone Star State. The post Sul Ross raises its own bucking horses to keep rodeo tradition alive appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Medrano earned a silver medal in a 100-meter race after this interview with Texas Standard. The “Survivor” alum is competing in two more events. 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: Paralympian Ryan Medrano extended interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Millions of Texans are marking Labor Day across the Lone Star State. This hour, we’re looking at some of the ways our work is changing:– Artificial intelligence leading to a rethink of so-called busy work.– How high tech is affecting labor unionization.– The gig economy, and the hidden dangers of breaking out on your own.– There’s one job on a few cattle farms – and many sheep farms – that is increasingly being done by dogs: herding.Plus much more on a special Labor Day edition of the Texas Standard. The post On Labor Day, a look at the ways our work is changing appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Election Day is fast approaching, and controversies in Texas over who’s eligible to cast a ballot are picking up steam. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey has an update on Republican-led efforts to purge voter rolls and growing concerns about what could be a recipe for confusion come November.As Texas public schools see enrollment numbers drop along with their budgets, an idea being tried by some districts in West Texas is garnering lots of attention – and apparently lots of money.Texas is again well represented in Paris: We’re talking with El Paso fitness trainer Ryan Medrano, who’s running in the Paralympic Games this weekend.Plus: the week in politics with The Texas Tribune and poetry from the Typewriter Rodeo. The post Texas athlete Ryan Medrano heads to his first Paralympic Games in Paris appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.