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What Trump’s declaration of an energy emergency could mean for Texas

As Texans try to keep warm, volunteers are bundling up to help a particularly vulnerable population: sea turtles facing “cold stun,” a life-threatening condition.

We’re three days into the new Trump administration and trying to keep up with a slew of executive orders. Digging into the impacts on the energy industry, as well as what it means to issue a presidential pardon.

Peer support specialists can help fill the gaps in mental health care in Texas. But there are some challenges to keeping people on the job.

And: The Sundance Film Festival gives fans a sneak peek at movies before they hit theaters. We’re keeping an eye on a few with Texas ties.

What new polling says about Texans’ presidential preferences

With the Texas House and Senate in special session, border security is taking center stage – including one measure that sparked a verbal brawl in the state Capitol on Wednesday night.


Tech expert Omar Gallaga tells us why social media companies are de-emphasizing news, and what that means.


Also, a new poll from the Texas Public Policy Project shares clues on where Texans stand on the eve of the 2024 election cycle.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 21, 2023

Central Texas top stories for June 21, 2023. Excessive Heat Warning ends tonight, Heat Advisory tomorrow. Austin-Travis EMS out helping people vulnerable to heat. Advice on keeping pets safe from the heat. Hays CISD offering other districts guidance on fentanyl. Central Texas Food Bank seeing more demand. Sudden vacancy on Del Valle ISD board. Austin Asian American Film Festival. Austin FC back from a break.