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June 30, 2023

What the Supreme Court’s ruling on student loans means for Texans

By: Laura Rice

We have the latest on two rulings today from the Supreme Court: one striking down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, and another in favor of a web designer who refused to do wedding work for same-sex couples.

In about 30 years the number of banks across the United States has dropped by 75%. One perspective on what that means for consumers.

It’s always mosquito season in Texas, but there’s some reason to be extra cautious right now about getting bit. How to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses.

Harder math classes may be in store for many Texas middle schoolers – why supporters of a new law say this is really good news.

And a wrap of one Texas special legislative session and the start of another. What you need to know to end your week.


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September 16, 2025

Matthew McConaughey returns with ‘Poems & Prayers’

Hurricane Harvey caused historic flooding in Houston. Why developers are once again building homes in flood-prone areas.Gambling is illegal in Texas, but there is a gray area when it comes to online betting on sports teams: prediction markets and daily fantasy sports.Food banks are reporting steep increases in demand as families struggle with higher costs […]

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September 15, 2025

Operation Lone Star moves beyond the border

From the border to the rest of the state, Gov. Greg Abbott’s crackdown on immigration enters a new phase.The Trump administration’s creation of long, thin military installations along the border is affecting not just migrants but locals as well.Texas has settled another opioid lawsuit. So where’s that money going?After more than 20 years in Washington, […]

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September 12, 2025

‘CleaVage’ musical is a deep cut into Texas plastic surgery history

The contours of Texas politics are changing – part of Republican’s decades-long plan? Texas Monthly’s Robert Downen joins us to talk about what he sees as an unprecedented consolidation of power aimed at ending fair elections in Texas.Also, Texas A&M launches audits of its courses statewide – this after the firing of a professor over […]

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September 11, 2025

 Pushback in Mexico against SpaceX expansion

The latest on the dismissal of a Texas A&M professor and the removal of two top administrators after political pressure over what was being taught in a children’s literature class – an incident that has led to concern about academic freedom.The impact of SpaceX launches in South Texas is felt across the border in Mexico, […]

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September 10, 2025

The Texas ties to an infamous Atari flop

Gov. Greg Abbott seems to be taking THC regulation into his own hands. What we know about what he wants to change.About 20% of Medicaid recipients lose access during the yearly renewal process because of all the red tape. How Texas researchers are trying to fix that.Texas is home to more than 100 Hispanic-Serving Institutions, […]

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September 9, 2025

Study finds no evidence of serial killer on Austin’s Rainey Street

The Supreme Court allows ICE to round up people based on factors like appearance, at least for now.The attorneys general of New York and Texas face off over mail-order abortion pills crossing state lines.For years, rumors have circulated online about a serial killer targeting Rainey Street in Austin. A new study finds no such threat.The […]

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September 8, 2025

What to know after black bear sightings in East Texas

As the dust settles on this year’s legislative action at the Capitol, where do the two main parties stand?If you buy beef, you may have noticed that it’s gotten more expensive lately. Michael Marks has the story, and whether there are any signs of relief.For several years, black bears have gradually spread throughout the Trans-Pecos […]

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September 5, 2025

Antone’s celebrates 50 years of the blues in Austin with special box set

As Texas lawmakers return home, what are the big takeaways from six weeks of overtime at the Capitol? We’ll take a closer look at what happened – and what didn’t.Why some think Collin County could become one of the nation’s most highly contested political battlegrounds.Antone’s, known as Austin’s home of the blues, celebrates its 50th […]

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