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Hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed by fires in New Mexico, and Texans are lending a helping hand.Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee revealed earlier this month that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A look at the implications amid the heat of a re-election battle.The algorithm that investigators say is having the effect of creating a cartel for rental properties, driving up prices and removing apartments from the market.And: A case of stolen valor or something else? The battle over a combat badge worn publicly by a Texas Rep. Troy Nehls – a badge the Army says should not have been awarded in this case. The post The controversy surrounding GOP Rep. Troy Nehls’ military badge appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Texas Medical Board has offered guidance to doctors on the emergency medical exception to the state’s abortion ban.How the small town of Sanderson in West Texas is recovering after a pair of tornadoes.Shipments of avocados and mangoes from the Mexican state of Michoacán to the U.S. are suspended after two U.S. Department of Agriculture workers in the region were detained by local protesters and later removed from the area, leaving inspections of produce on hold. What will it mean for prices?Reading, writing and roasting: Texas A&M is hoping to school the next generation of coffee experts by offering a Coffee Processing and Quality Certificate.And: what Texas architecture of the mid century tells us about the Lone Star State and its complicated aspirations – we’re talking to the author and photographer behind “Home, Heat, Money, God: Texas and Modern Architecture.” The post After devastating tornadoes, Sanderson residents begin to rebuild and recover appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court has issued a major ruling on gun rights, effectively disarming domestic abusers.A meeting today to consider the exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban: It’s an effort to deal with fears about prosecution cited by many Texas doctors.The latest on what could be upcoming federal rules on heat protection for workers.Elon Musk gets the green light to reincorporate Tesla in Texas – but he’s far from alone. How the move is a part of a larger shift to reincorporate in the Lone Star State and why.A conversation with Tara López, whose new book “Chuco Punk: Sonic Insurgency in El Paso” examines the city’s punk scene from its beginning to the turn of the century.And: the week in politics with The Texas Tribune. The post Supreme Court upholds domestic violence gun law in North Texas case appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Tropical Storm Alberto bears down on Mexico, bringing rain wind and stormy weather to South Texas. We’ll have an update on the latest.Texas has the second largest population of Indian Americans in the U.S., many of them closely following the shifting political picture in New Delhi. We’ll hear reactions to a rare third term for India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi.How the government’s trying to help veterans transition into entrepreneurs.You might have heard of AI hallucinations, but there’s a new buzzword in town – understanding AI “slop.”And: Austin-based writer-director Jeff Nichols joins the Standard with a look at his new movie, “The Bikeriders,” a time capsule of late 1960s Chicago and the rise of motorcycle clubs. The post Director Jeff Nichols returns to the big screen with ‘The Bikeriders’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Biden administration has announced a policy that will protect about half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. NPR’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán has the details on the new directive.Juneteenth is a holiday about visibility – and some people use the occasion to turn the spotlight on communities that have been overlooked. KUT reporter and producer Zahra Crim brings us the story of the Black Seminoles.In the new book “Juneteenth Rodeo,” snapshots from Black rodeos in Texas in the 1970s are coming to light after being packed away for decades.And: Anyone remember race cars on Padre Island? Commentator WF Strong on the craziest island race few Texans remember today. The post Shining a light on Black Seminoles this Juneteenth appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s been a year since the state took over the Houston Independent School District. How has that affected student scores on the STAAR test?How the state’s rules on diversity, equity and inclusion may put an end to some university scholarships.Why more hedge fund managers are making their home in Texas, rather than New York.A new book examines a family’s long-buried history and pivotal role in shaping the state.And: How Texans can take in a rare strawberry moon as summer begins. The post A rare strawberry moon lights the Texas sky this week appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Just in time for high summer, a surge in COVID cases? What officials are saying about a new subvariant.It could be a very wet 72 hours of so for much of Southeast Texas and beyond as meteorologists focus on what could be the first big storm of hurricane season coming together in the Gulf of Mexico.In Amarillo, phones at City Hall are answered by Emma – a first-of-its-kind virtual assistant powered by AI, built specifically for the city.Why some analysts are pumping the brakes on predictions of a looming oil glut thanks to electric vehicles.And: why some Texas Democrats say schools could be key to their success in November. The post Meet Emma, the AI assistant answering the phones at Amarillo City Hall appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks – devices that can be attached to a semiautomatic gun to make it fire more quickly – in a case brought by Michael Cargill, a U.S. Army veteran and owner of a gun store in Austin.The State of Texas wants to replace the judge overseeing the lawsuit over its foster care system, Judge Janis Jack, saying she can’t be impartial.There’s been a rash of near-misses between planes at busy airports. A new piece of equipment in Austin could help prevent that.Plus: A new investigation finds that thousands of Texans live near oil and gas wells that could be leaking excess amounts of hydrogen sulfide, putting their health at risk. The post Supreme Court rejects a Trump-era ban on bump stocks appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The U.S. Supreme Court makes a key decision on abortion access, but is it the final word on the matter? The highest court in the land makes a unanimous decision on the abortion drug mifepristone, in a case that was originally filed in Amarillo.The producers of the hit Broadway musical “The Outsiders” wanted someone outside the theatre world to score their play. Magnolia’s own Jamestown Revival stop by to talk about their Tony-nominated songs.We’ve also got the latest intelligence on Apple bringing AI to its phones. The post Texas’ Jamestown Revival talk Tony-nominated score appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’re taking a look at the remaining Supreme Court decisions this term, on gun rights, abortion, freedom of speech online, and homelessness, just to name a few.Texas Democrats and Republicans build bipartisan consensus to tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis.A petition drive in the Valley aims to change the McAllen city charter, to give voters more power in shaping policy.San Antonio has a new funeral home, the only one in the country operating on a college campus.And: saving the Texas tortoise and horned lizard – how a rancher and her dog are helping scientists find the elusive critters. The post Inside San Antonio College’s hands-on mortuary science program appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.