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Artificial intelligence is developing fast, and if you think it’s impacting life now, just wait. This is a special edition of the Texas Standard — “The New Wild West: Texans on the AI frontier.”
What happens when you press that return button in ChatGPT? We’ll follow the energy-intensive requests.
We’ll also explore the life-changing benefits AI can offer, and we’ll weigh that against privacy concerns.
We’ll also go deep with experts on what happens if AI gets too powerful.
September 28, 2026
The New Wild West: Texans on the AI Frontier
Artificial intelligence is developing fast, and if you think it’s impacting life now, just wait. This is a special edition of the Texas Standard — “The New Wild West: Texans on the AI frontier.”What happens when you press that return button in ChatGPT? We’ll follow the energy-intensive requests.We’ll also explore the life-changing benefits AI can […]
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September 25, 2026
Texas voter registration backlog leaves thousands of applications unprocessed
Tens of thousands of unprocessed voter registrations were never forwarded to county officials for processing, leading to chaos and questions.If you registered to vote through the DPS, such as when you were updating your driver’s license, you may want to check with county officials who are now working through a backlog of forms they should […]
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September 24, 2026
Why Texas became a magnet for massive data centers
Last year’s tragedy at Camp Mystic moves into the realm of criminal investigation, with search warrant requests by the Texas Rangers.As many Texas communities try to push back on more data centers, they often find local officials can’t do much. How did Texas find itself in this position?What new studies are revealing about the connection […]
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September 23, 2026
The latest on the ICE shooting in Austin
A shooting involving immigration enforcement is under investigation in Austin — and it’s sparked protests.Also, a federal judge has ordered Texas to air condition every state prison by the end of 2029. We’ll look at the years-long fight over extreme heat behind bars.Houston’s new homeless services center in East Downtown has been open for about […]
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September 22, 2026
Texas prison program trains incarcerated women to transcribe braille
Do data centers help local economies? The largest one is under construction in West Texas and could provide some answers.Also, we’ll get an update on the ICE shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin and take a look at the use of deadly force by ICE on city streets across the country.Plus, the struggle […]
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September 21, 2026
‘Deep in the Heart 2’ explores the rivers and aquifers that sustain Texas
Another ICE shooting in Texas, this time in the Texas capital city on Sunday.Also, what could be an important week of speeches and negotiations in New York. UT’s Michael Mosser joins the Standard with more on what to look for, and what’s at stake at the UN general assembly gathering.With much of the UN focused […]
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September 18, 2026
Big Bend businesses push back against border wall construction
In the Big Bend region, local businesses are banding together to push back against border wall construction.Growing food insecurity in rural areas is on par with some of the country’s biggest cities amid changes to federal nutrition programs.In the fight against the spread of a destructive parasite, a look at what may be a gaping […]
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September 17, 2026
Houston G20 energy summit confronts high oil and gasoline prices
As concerns grow over data centers in Texas, something is conspicuously missing: Reliable data on the impact. We’ll have a look at the search for real numbers.A global conference on energy wraps in Houston as gas prices reach wallet-slimming levels across the Lone Star State. We’ll hear more on the G20 energy summit and ask […]
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