Nuclear Plant

New exhibit showcases never-before-seen Freddy Fender artifacts

Schools and public libraries are often the focus of book bans. But what can we learn from a list of books prohibited in state prisons?

We’re celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Texans, including one who credits a librarian for helping him rise to became a leader in academia.

The infamous nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island could come back online to support a big tech company’s artificial intelligence operations.

And: The hometown of Freddy Fender will soon honor the trailblazing Tejano musician in a first-of-its-kind exhibit at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.

Abilene Christian University gets green light for nuclear reactor research

In Texas’ 2024 elections, long shot candidates are facing uphill battles in heavily gerrymandered districts. Why these candidates are running.

Why federal regulators are giving researchers the green light to build a nuclear reactor at Abilene Christian University.

The state is paying more for mental health services. But private psychiatric hospitals say they’re not getting a fair share when it comes to funding.

A new book by Texas historian H.W. Brands explores a divided America before World War II – and what we can learn now.

And: the changing role of the church in the lives of Black voters and what it might mean for this presidential election.

How Texas voted on 14 statewide propositions

The votes are in, and Texans have given the green light to 13 of 14 amendments to the Texas constitution. The Texas Tribune’s Karen Brooks Harper shares a rundown of how the state propositions fared.
Public media reporters statewide join us with updates on key local races across the Lone Star State.

Nuclear power plants, once the target of major protests, are now winning over many Texans looking for lower carbon energy alternatives.

And what some have considered a guilty pleasure: Why more readers are taking the plunge into romance novels. One of the genres’ top authors, Ali Hazelwood, joins us.