Explore the intriguing dynamics of Texas politics as polls suggest the state could turn blue. Historical context reveals past disappointments for Democrats. Delve into the pressing lawsuit addressing extreme heat in Texas prisons and the systemic issues surrounding inmate health. Discover the newly designated historic site illuminating the challenges faced by Hispanic children in segregated schools. The discussion also touches on rising tensions in immigrant communities and the evolving landscape of immigration politics.

Texas’ Supreme Court Justices weigh a misconduct case against a top aide to Attorney General Ken Paxton. The state’s education agency updates how it gathers data on Texas 12 hundred plus school districts…but now many of those districts worried they’ll pay a steep price. With wind a bigger part of the energy mix in Texas, concerns about what happens to those gargantuan wind blades once they wear out. A lab in Colorado may have a solution. In time for elections, the debut of a satire challenging stereotypes and the Latino vote… The week in politics with the Texas Tribune and much more. The post New student data system has Texas school worried appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Defense attorneys for the Walmart mass shooter, who’s already sentenced to life in prison, are asking for the court to take the death penalty off the table or drop the charges altogether due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct.As we move closer to Election Day, The Texas Newsroom is exploring the role of religion in politics.And: The city of Palestine, once a booming railroad town, is in a legal battle with Union Pacific to enforce an 1872 contract that promised the railroad company would stay “forever.” The post Palestine fights Union Pacific’s move to leave town despite 1872 contract appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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.