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November 28, 2023

Everything you need to know about cedar fever

By: David Brown

Arguments are set for today in a challenge to Texas’ near-total abortion ban. Eleanor Klibanoff of the Texas Tribune with more about a major abortion case before the state Supreme Court.

A securities case before the U.S. Supreme Court could destroy the U.S. government, according to some critics. We’ll try to sort the hyperbole from the facts.

A Texas-based international relations expert weighs in with more on the extended ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

They call it cedar fever season – only there’s no fever, and for some, the suffering lasts more than a season. Top tips for dealing with a Texas scourge.

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May 25, 2026

A preview of key races for primary runoff Election Day

Across the Lone Star State, Memorial Day observances and events are scheduled.Meanwhile, voters in Texas are making their lists and checking them twice with primary runoff day set for tomorrow. We’ll get you up to speed on the statewide races to watch. Plus, we’ll hear about a new app from the folks at Texas Parks […]

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May 22, 2026

Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia talks breakout Tiny Desk win

Texas-based oil-drillers are looking for a competitive advantage — and they’re turning to AI. What are the implications? Turns out regulators don’t really know. We’ll hear more.As the nation turns to honor members of the military who gave their all while serving, what of those service members who died years later after exposure to chemicals […]

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May 21, 2026

Texas data centers collide with water shortages

As the school year winds down across Texas, one major school district considers declaring an emergency over money. El Paso ISD sounds an alarm after finding a $52 million shortfall, leaving officials with many questions and critical decisions to make.A primary runoff for a seat on the railroad commission has implications that may not be […]

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May 20, 2026

What now after Trump backs Paxton in Senate race?

The big endorsement is in. So, what does it mean for Texas’s U.S. Senate race that President Trump chose to back Attorney General Ken Paxton?You may have heard El Niño is coming — and not just a regular, but a super version. What does that mean for Texas weather and hurricane risks?Texas has updated its […]

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May 19, 2026

Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 1

When the World Comes Comes to Texas is a podcast from our partners at KERA in North Texas exploring what what it means to bring the World cup to the Lone Star State. We’re sharing these episodes with very Tuesday night through June 19th.

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May 19, 2026

Cycling the whooping crane migration route

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces criticism for a plea deal with a child sex offender.Why the state is quicky becoming a hub for data centers with 30 projects alone in an area that stretches from Temple to San Marcos.Texas high school students get training for oil and gas jobs with help from the industry.A […]

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May 18, 2026

Texas Children’s settles gender care fight with unprecedented clinic deal

A Texas hospital agrees to what appears to be a first of its kind settlement over allegations of providing illegal gender transitioning to minors. Houston based Texas children’s hospital agrees to form a first of its kind detransitioning clinic to settle charges of violating state law. A US China Summit, a stalemate with Iran and […]

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May 17, 2026

Texas Extra: More from Texas Monthly’s Aaron Parsley on writing about Hill Country flooding

Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley wrote a heartbreaking story about his family’s experiences in the July 4th flooding of the Guadalupe River.
His candid conversation with our David Brown included more than we were able to showcase on our broadcast — so we bring more of it to you here. A note that this might be a tough listen.

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