Texas Standard

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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May 15, 2026

Lou Diamond Phillips talks Texas roots, ‘La Bamba’ and legacy

Big and getting bigger — that’s been the story of Texas’ population growth, but recent census numbers suggest a new chapter being written. State Demographer Lloyd Potter helps us do the math.Cancelled elections in some parts of Texas, though not for nefarious reasons. We’ll hear the why and how.Full speed ahead on data centers? Not […]

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May 14, 2026

Who will replace Paxton as Texas attorney general?

It’s the final stretch before the primary runoffs in Texas, but the real test may not be the race most folks are focused on.Next week, early voting begins in the primary runoff contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton — but win or lose, who’ll take over Paxton’s current seat as attorney […]

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