2015 had been a pretty temperate summer but, now, it’s hot — darn hot! That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by David Fruchter.
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Texas Standard: July 20, 2015
From prayer walks to protests, on the streets and online, a death at a Texas jail becomes the focus of global attention, we’ll have the latest on the story of Sandra Bland-the 28 year old who died in police custody in Waller County. Also,a landlord asks longtime tenants to prove legal immigration status- now tenants demand action from officials in north Texas. Plus, he may be leading some presidential polls, but the Huffington Post says that’s show biz. We’ll hear about the decision to bump Trump to the entertainment section. Also why the pink Cadillacs are taking over Dallas.
Summer in TX
2015 had been a pretty temperate summer but, now, it’s hot — darn hot! That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by Sean Petrie.
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.
Texas Standard: July 14, 2015
As Iran celebrates a deal with the great satan, some Texas lawmakers say the devil’s in the details. In a war at the border, the feds bring in a french killer. Curious? So were we. we’ll hear the backstory. The wedding capital of Texas—still ambivalent about same sex marriage? In the wee hours of this morning, the release of a book nearly 60 years old–that’s remarkably relevant today. After an overnight read–firsthand reaction– to go set a watchman. Plus why Texas will be a player in the presidential primaries and lots more:
Texas Standard: July 10, 2015
How hot is too hot for the US Constitution? 150 degrees, perhaps? A new ruling may turn up the heat on Texas prison officials, that’s today on the Texas standard.
A Brownsville judge tells the head of homeland security and four other immigration officials to come to his south Texas courtroom, or face contempt charges. We’ll explore why and what’s at really at stake.
How’s business after the epic biker battle in Waco? You might be surprised- we were. Also, why Texans aren’t giving up on love even as they get older…Those stories, the week in politics, and much more…
Texas Peaches
In the Texas Hill Country, stands are set up on the sides of roads hawking “Fredricksburg peaches” by the pound. That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by Kari Anne Roy.
Texas Standard: July 3, 2015
Efforts to step up awareness of possible threats on this 4th of July weekend…just how serious are security concerns? We’ll explore today on the Texas Standard. Nearly 800 million dollars coming to Texas to compensate for the worst oil disaster in history. But how’s that cash gonna be used? And who’s minding the money? Also, a safety net for shale drillers set to expire and a warning about the economic implications.
NPR’s John Burnett joins us to preview his new series on a hush hush crackdown on corruption in South Texas. Plus, the week in Texas politics, your holiday must do list and lots more.
Politicians
So far there are 19 presidential hopefuls for 2016, and most of them will make Texas a major stop on their campaign trail. That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by David Fruchter.
KUT Weekend – June 26, 2015
Gay couples in Travis County get marriage licenses after the Supreme Court rules on gay marriage….battle over Confederate symbols in Austin…and Austin musicians struggle to afford health insurance. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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Gay Marriage
Thanks to a landmark Supreme Court ruling, same sex marriage is now legal across the country. That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by Kari Anne Roy.
KUT Weekend – June 19, 2015
Plans to overhaul I-35….a ban on deep fryers in public schools lifted by the new Agriculture Commissioner…and how a Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act could affect Texas. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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Supreme Court
Healthcare. Marriage Equality. Texas license plates. The Supreme Court is expected to make decisions on all of these issues this month. That’s the inspiration for Typewriter Rodeo’s Jodi Egerton this week.
Texas Standard: June 12, 2015
Within days, the Supreme Court is expected to announce its decision on same sex marriage—here at home are officials ready —or not? PTSD, not just for veterans- the officer at the center of the McKinney pool party tape says he too was suffering from the trauma of doing his job. Iconoclastic musician, typical Texan? Notes from the late Ornette Coleman’s roots. Also, watching our steps with high tech, sizing up the measuring of our every move.
The children’s storytelling capitol of the world…and why it’s in west Texas.
KUT Weekend – June 5, 2015
How Rick Perry’s presidential campaign launch compares to last time….marijuana advocates hope CBD oil bill leads to broader legalization….and young men at an all-boys school find, and then become, role models. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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El Niño
Communities across the state are still recovering from the Memorial Day floods brought on by El Niño. That was the inspiration for Typewriter Rodeo’s David Fruchter this week.
June 2, 2015
Search operations continue in the aftermath of the Texas floods. Clean up and recovery are no where near complete…so what do you do if you run a bed and breakfast? A look at the tourism industry in one of the Texas towns hit hardest by the floods. Also, Governor Greg Abbott says marijuana legalization in Texas stops with a bill he signed into law yesterday but activists see it as a step toward looser pot laws. Plus, how is the affordable care act working in Texas? Astronomers searching for dark energy, and a trip to the small town of Giddings:
KUT Weekend – May 29, 2015
Central Texas communities rebuild after devastating floods….chasing affordable housing in Austin…and Texas lawmakers get ready to pack up and leave Austin. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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May 29, 2015
Storms pummel Texas again. More than half foot of rain around Dallas, rivers rising near Houston and elsewhere….so what can we do to help?
We’ll get the latest on new flooding and recovery efforts — and we’ll hear from a United Way leader on how to lend a helping hand.
Plus, the end of the Texas legislative session is around the corner…we’ll get insight and analysis from experts.
Also – life after foster care, Texas golf hero Jordan Spieth, and a place where your dog can live if you pass away first.
May 28, 2015
Flash flood warnings across Texas today. Evacuations in Parker County and the search for victims continues elsewhere – why are there so many homes in flood zones? We’ll speak to a reporter who says there’s a race in Texas to build in harms way. Meanwhile the rain has put a final nail in the coffin of the Texas drought but that doesn’t mean our water supplies are replenished. Plus, slashing Texas film incentives, aging out of foster care….and what’s the deal with this video streaming app PERISCOPE.. All that and more coming up on the Texas Standard: