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August 14, 2024

What can Austin learn from Dallas about covering I-35 with a park?

By: David Brown

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has won the Democratic nomination to replace the late Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot for Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
More and more Texas jurisdictions are sending people awaiting trial to other states and counties. What effect is this having on criminal justice?
As Frito pie season returns, Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong dives into the rich history and lore of the iconic dish.
TxDOT is starting work this summer to expand and lower Interstate 35 through downtown Austin, and the city and University of Texas want to install large decks over the highway that could have parks on them. It’s a concept that already exists in Dallas, and KUT’s Nathan Bernier went to check it out.


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September 11, 2024

Plastic piles up as advanced recycling program in Houston struggles to get off the ground

Jefferson County, Texas, may not feel the brunt of Hurricane Francine but has prepared for any possible changes in the storm’s path.Will last night’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump move the needle at all?Campus libraries across Cy-Fair ISD are open only part of the time this year after trustees cut librarian positions […]

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September 10, 2024

Tropical Storm Francine bringing rain to the Texas Coast before it hits Louisiana

Tropical storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane. Texas will avoid a direct hit but Gulf Coast residents should still prepare. Tonight’s presidential debate… the last debate changed the course of history. Could this one give one of the candidates the edge needed to win a tight race? Plus, who will pay for El […]

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September 9, 2024

Clinic teams up with barbershops to boost health care access for Black men

As Tropical Storm Francine forms, we’re keeping an eye on nasty weather in the Gulf and will have the latest on the impact to Texas energy as peak hurricane season arrives.On the political front, cross-party endorsements are raising eyebrows. Political expert Daron Shaw of the University of Texas at Austin weighs in on the significance.With […]

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September 6, 2024

Alamo Trust battles to keep Ferris wheel out of historic neighborhood

Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, is returning to the Capitol as an adviser for House Speaker Dade Phelan. What it means for Texas politics.Five years after a mass shooting in Odessa, a new sculpture rises in hopes of helping the city heal.Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the State Fair of Texas […]

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September 5, 2024

Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over plan to mail out registration forms to unregistered voters

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Bexar County over a plan to reach out to unregistered voters with applications.After two years of missing its recruitment goals, a new Army college partnership is helping recruits in San Antonio get their GEDs.Amazon is trying to save its Echo program with a major artificial intelligence upgrade for […]

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September 4, 2024

How to prepare for the fall/winter gardening season in Texas

What effect is Texas’ booming population having on how the state’s moving politically? Some signs as we approach November.A Texas company faces federal allegations of a price-fixing conspiracy pushing up rents across the U.S.Want to grow a veggie garden this fall? An expert shares tips for choosing plants, protecting from freezes & more.Two astronauts are […]

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September 3, 2024

Sul Ross raises its own bucking horses to keep rodeo tradition alive

We’re taking a look at the new laws that took effect in Texas on Sept. 1.Hauling freight on trains is a multibillion-dollar industry in Texas. The latest on safety concerns.A report from the Paralympics in Paris, where Texans are making a strong showing.Sul Ross State University in Alpine is the birthplace of collegiate rodeo – […]

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September 2, 2024

Texas Extra: Paralympian Ryan Medrano extended interview

Medrano earned a silver medal in a 100-meter race after this interview with Texas Standard. The “Survivor” alum is competing in two more events.

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