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KUT and KUTX news and music podcasts for Austin, Texas and beyond
Texas does more business with Mexico than any other nation, and with 25% tariff threats now on the table from President-elect Trump, what should we expect? We’ll take a closer look.
The Texas Public Utility Commission issues a report on CenterPoint Energy’s much-criticized response to Hurricane Beryl.
Squaring economic data points with how voters felt going into this year’s election.
An educational oasis for some students is out of reach for others. A warning about community college deserts.
January 7, 2025
How one woman is helping revitalize Matagorda Bay
State lawmakers want to tackle the rising cost of renting or owning a home in Texas. Why more white-collar office workers are facing long-term unemployment. Diane Wilson waged a legal war against the company that was polluting a stretch of Gulf Coast and won. Now the shrimper is using the settlement money to help her […]
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January 6, 2025
What to expect as polar vortex hits Texas
We have the latest on what’s shaping up to be the first real winter storm of 2025 in Texas – and we’ll also turn to energy and what the winter weather adds up to for consumers and the industry. Houston mayor John Whitmire marks one year in office. How’s it going so far? The U.S. Census Bureau […]
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January 3, 2025
Ted Cruz to chair powerful Senate committee
The FBI now says it believes the suspect in the New Year’s attack in New Orleans acted alone. We’ll have an update on the latest. Ted Cruz is poised to take over leadership of the powerful Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. As of Jan. 1, works published in 1929 and sound recordings from […]
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January 2, 2025
What we know about Texas ties to deadly attack in New Orleans
The FBI has identified the suspect in a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans as Texas resident Shamsud-Din Jabbar. We’ll have the latest on the rampage that left 15 people dead. Ahead of next week’s national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, a look at his impact on the Lone Star State. What […]
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January 1, 2025
A look ahead at the 89th legislative session
As the 89th session of the Texas Legislature looms, here’s a preview of some of the marquee issues that will likely hold the focus of lawmakers.
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December 31, 2024
Ring in the new year with a countdown of our beloved commentator’s most mesmerizing tales.
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December 30, 2024
Our top music stories for the year
Queue up some jams for your New Year’s Eve party with this roundup of some of our favorite music segments from 2024, featuring Beyoncé, the Jesus Lizard, Bayonne and more.
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December 27, 2024
Every corner of Texas holds a certain kind of unique magic. We’re hitting the road, exploring hidden history and checking out plans for some new trails.
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