Episodes
September 10, 2024
Tropical Storm Francine bringing rain to the Texas Coast before it hits Louisiana
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 […]
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September 9, 2024
Clinic teams up with barbershops to boost health care access for Black men
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 […]
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September 6, 2024
Alamo Trust battles to keep Ferris wheel out of historic neighborhood
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 […]
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September 5, 2024
Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over plan to mail out registration forms to unregistered voters
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 […]
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September 4, 2024
How to prepare for the fall/winter gardening season in Texas
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 […]
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September 3, 2024
Sul Ross raises its own bucking horses to keep rodeo tradition alive
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 – […]
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September 2, 2024
Texas Extra: Paralympian Ryan Medrano extended interview
Medrano earned a silver medal in a 100-meter race after this interview with Texas Standard. The “Survivor” alum is competing in two more events.
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September 2, 2024
On Labor Day, a look at the ways our work is changing
Millions of Texans are marking Labor Day across the Lone Star State. This hour, we’re looking at some of the ways our work is changing:– Artificial intelligence leading to a rethink of so-called busy work.– How high tech is affecting labor unionization.– The gig economy, and the hidden dangers of breaking out on your own.– […]
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