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Echoes of 2014? A surge of unaccompanied kids and families crossing the Rio Grande…sparks new concerns for the summer. Also Texas and 10 others states take on the Obama administration, again, but at what cost to taxpayers? You’ve heard of shareholder activism—how’s that working for environmentalists trying to change Exxon Mobil? A view from the inside. And back in the news—but not for all the wrong reasons—as Waco finds its mojo. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
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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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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