Less than a year after historic flooding, more historic flooding. Some in Houston wonder is this the new normal? We’ll have more on the flooding that brought large parts of one of the nations largest cities to a standstill. Also, federal rule changes to an abortion drug. Some saw it as a way around Texas’ recent abortion restrictions…is it working out that way? The booming urgent care business –on the operating table already. We’ll hear why. And a funny thing about the governor’s appointees…that may not be so funny. Those stories and lots more on todays Texas Standard:
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Texas Standard: March 31, 2016
A label on a bottle. Could it change the rules in the debate over abortion access in Texas? We’ll explore. Also, some are calling it March madness: the wave of violent crime in DFW. The numbers are scary, but there’s politics in the mix too. Plus you know who wants to build a wall along the Texas border, and he says that Mexico will pay for it. Some may find that implausible. Guess who the Union of Border Agents is throwing its support behind? And some call it a pro pot movement masquerading as medicine…others say it could save lives…somethings growing in Texas…those stories and much more today on the Texas Standard:
Texas Standard: March 21, 2016
As the President arrives in Havana, tens of thousands of Cubans flock to Laredo. A Texas Congressman wants it to stop. We’ll explore. Though everyone’s focused on on Donald Trump, Let’s imagine Ted Cruz makes the White House…or Julian Castro ends up on a Democratic ticket… We’ll play a political parlor game with a Texas twist called —and then what? Also, a new study shows the rising price that Texas women are paying for access to abortion… Plus a push to move hundreds of homeless at once…
all that and much more check your watches, now matter where you are, its Texas Standard time:
Texas Standard: November 16, 2015
Since the refugee crisis, more Syrians have resettled in Texas than in any other state. After Paris, what’s next for refugee plans? Plus- the nations highest court will take up a challenge to Texas abortion restrictions. What this could mean for abortion rights here and across the US? And have restaurant goers reached a tipping point? Texas chains join a movement against gratuities. Also- he could play chopin by ear, but that’s not why the governor named DJ screw a Texas music pioneer…the backstory—just one of many we’re covering today on the Texas Standard:
Texas Standard: October 28, 2015
Positions are fixed on the issue of Abortion…or so it often seems. Today, stories you’re not hearing, voices of change. Plus- to paraphrase Joe Biden, this is a really big deal…it’s called The trans pacific partnership—but there’s a split deep in the heart of the Texas delegation…we’ll hear why. Also—should an autopsy qualify as health care: a court case will enormous implications for Texas tort reform. And more Americans watching the presidential debates than at any time in history…but will that translate into more voters come next November? All of that and more on todays Texas Standard:
Texas Standard: September 30, 2015
Should police be required to live in the cities they serve? What about a bonus for those who will? Also, imagine making more than 200 thousand dollars a year but not letting go of your subsidized housing? The issue over-income families. Plus- an abortion clinic closed in the wake of new state restrictions, reopens…but for how long? And a banner year for academic misconduct in collegiate sports: but as SMU gets slapped with its tenth major infraction, is the price for cheating too low? All of that and more on todays Texas Standard:
Texas Standard: September 28, 2015
As the Supreme Court meets today to review new cases, eyes are turning to a challenge of Texas abortion restrictions. The possibilities today on the Texas Standard.
With a nationwide shortage of a death penalty drug: a lawsuit claims Texas is selling to other states. We’ll explore.
During the Pope’s US visit, did you notice the Texas accent in Vatican’s online voice? We’ll hear who was really behind the Pope’s social media presence.
Wanted: one person to help lure a butterfly back to Texas. Salary negotiable. We’ll explore the qualifications.
Texas Standard: July 15, 2015
Day one of Jade Helm 15–after all the jokes about Americans invading Texas, how do folks on the home front really feel? That’s today on the Texas Standard. With a new investigation launched by the Governor’s office, Planned Parenthood is again on the defensive. We’ll have details. Also, the new energy boom—and no, it;s not oil… And the invasive species that may not be taking over Texas as much as the haters like to think.
June 16, 2015
Disaster recovery teams are activated and millions brace for more rain and Bill takes aim on Texas. We’re on top of the big story today as a tropical storm makes landfall…sparking concerns of flooding from Corpus to Houston, Austin and Northeast Texas… Also The Supreme Court decides not to second guess a North Carolina abortion law…and why some think that could affect abortion laws in Texas. And, Is the cycle of boom and bust —busted? Why oil and gas may no longer be a distinguishing factor in the story of the Texas economy.
May 26, 2015
The Memorial Day floods of 2015-Texas tossed by storms statewide. From Houston to Hill Country, Del Rio to Dallas…an epic downpour tosses cars along interstate off ramps drowning downtown streets and leaving hundreds seeking shelter. Also, the tempest inside the Texas legislature over new abortion restrictions. And concerns about foster care and the rights of biological parents. Those stories plus LBJ reconsidered, and is multitasking for real or just fiction?
KUT Weekend – January 31, 2014
Solving the Texas energy crunch….judges consider Texas abortion rules….electronic dance promoter Learning Secrets celebrates 10 years. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!