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April 23, 2024
A court says the foster care system in Texas is failing many vulnerable children. Why that’s especially true for trans kids.
A practically forgotten burial ground for Indigenous people in West Texas now has a proper memorial.
How a shortage of shipyard workers is contributing to delays for the Navy.
We’ll talk to author Jonny Garza Villa, whose new book “Canto Contigo” features a love story set to mariachi music.
Also: Why do so many bluebonnets pop up next to Texas highways?
October 8, 2024
Texas air pollution monitoring scaled back by TCEQ
As Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida, a new report raises questions about Texas’ efforts to curb gases linked to climate change.As we continue to track the category 4 hurricane bearing down on Tampa, emergency resources are already spread thin, partly due to ongoing efforts to recover from Hurricane Helene. We’ll take you into the […]
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October 7, 2024
Supreme Court kicks off new term with high-profile cases
A new term begins for the U.S. Supreme Court, with growing political pressure on the court. We’ll have a preview of what’s ahead and what it could mean for Texans.As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, the U.S. State Department is urging American citizens in Lebanon to stay informed about available assistance.The one-year anniversary […]
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October 4, 2024
Presidio County seeks ownership of international bridge
A massive dockworkers strike has ended – but the settlement reached is only a tentative deal, and it leaves one of the most contentious issues still unsettled.Presidio County wants to gain control of an international crossing that’s currently in the hands of the state. But the process might be more complex than it seems.A new […]
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October 3, 2024
Some convicted felons can actually vote from prison in Texas. Here’s why.
A reservoir first proposed in 1968 to provide water to the DFW area has failed to move forward for decades. Why a small group of landowners say all Texans should care.Many state prison inmates in Texas, including people on death row, are eligible to vote and may not know it. The Texas Newsroom’s Lauren McGaughy […]
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October 2, 2024
The religious backdrop surrounding debate over migrant aid
Looking for zingers in last night’s vice-presidential debate? You might come up short. What does it add up to just five weeks out from Election Day?We’ll talk with a Texas-based political expert about what may be the last real faceoff between Republicans and Democrats before the presidential election.A rocket attack on Israel and vows of […]
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October 1, 2024
What to expect as Mexico’s new president takes office
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, is inaugurated today. What her administration means for trade, the border and more.Dock workers from Houston and ports up and down the East Coast are now strike. How that affects the supply chain and what’s on store shelves.A UT Austin psychology professor shares his findings on the science of […]
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September 30, 2024
Remembering songwriter, actor and outlaw legend Kris Kristofferson
Though it’s not clear how many Texans don’t yet know who they’ll vote for, there are plenty of questions about who will get to vote at all. A closer look at challenges to voting rolls across Texas.New lawsuits suggest the 2021 winter blackouts may have had a man-made cause: market manipulation.Fort Martin Scott, a 19th […]
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September 28, 2024
Texas Extra: It’s Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in ‘America First’
UT-Austin historian H.W. Brands is known for taking a very personal approach to history. This is an extended interview about his latest book, America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War.
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