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Revelations over César Chávez’s reported history of sexual abuse has led to an immediate response across Texas. We’ll break it down.Texas is home to two of America’s four strategic oil reserves. We’ll dive into why the Gulf Coast was the right place for this storage — beyond its oil and gas infrastructure.We’ll take a trip to Brownsville for the Final Four — in college chess that is.And we’ll bring you a story about a Texas-led discovery in South Korea: A new dinosaur species, the Doolysaurus — and it’s really cute.We’ll also check in on the BBQ World Cup competition drawing interest across Texas for its huge, promised payout. The post Debate grows over César Chávez Day and public memorials in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Time has run out for what many thought would be a game-changing endorsement in the GOP runoff for a U.S. Senate seat. President Trump has yet to weigh in on the race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.On the Democratic side of the aforementioned Senate race: What may be a difficult battle ahead for James Talarico, hoping to win more support from fellow Democrats.A federal judge orders an extension for school voucher applications.Gov. Greg Abbott announces steps to help with a water crisis in the Coastal Bend.The rediscovery of music recordings from a Texas prison.And a race to the bottom that could wreck the NBA. The post History of Texas prison bands lives on through rare recordings appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A new report says the Trump administration created military zones on the border and charged people with trespassing. We’ll dive into why the cases are often flawed.Today is the deadline to apply for school vouchers. We’ll look at why students with disabilities are running into hurdles.Bob Odenkirk talks about his new film “Normal,” where he’s the sheriff of a small town hiding a deadly secret.And Texas will be well represented in the March Madness NCAA Tournament. We’ll break it all down. The post Bob Odenkirk talks new action role in SXSW film ‘Normal’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Fire warnings, scary high winds, dust storms out west, temps plummeting 30 and 40 degrees in some places… We’ll get the latest on a wild weather weekend.Guilty verdicts in a trial involving the shooting of a police officer outside a North Texas immigration detention center. Could the Prairieland decision be a possible template for future federal prosecutions against antifa protestors?Texas’ laws on abortion access: New housing data suggests the economic ripple effects of such laws.And March Madness bracket season with a Texas twist. What’s the best Texas movie? Let the games begin. The post Would could the Prairieland decision mean for future federal prosecutions? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A recent change to Texas law now requires local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.Driverless cabs are making headlines in Austin for all the wrong reasons. What this might mean for Waymo’s plans to expand statewide.Politics v.s. pragmatism in West Texas, long known for its oil, now making a sometimes-begrudging shift to solar to meet growing electricity demand. Their question? What’s in it for them?Also, why NASA’s hanging out the “help wanted” sign. The post Waymo expansion sparks safety concerns in Texas cities appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As gas prices nationwide skyrocket, President Trump announces a massive new Texas-based refinery in Brownsville he claims could spur thousands of new jobs.Plus, Exxon’s move may signal a tipping point for Texas as a center for business.Also, a cultural change in the U.S. military leads to growing concerns about reporting of sexual assault and harassment.And a rare record book gives a glimpse at faith on the frontier and health concerns spark action affecting ranches on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border. The post Historic Baptist ledger sheds light on early Texas faith appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas lawmakers did not get through a ban on THC sales this past legislative session, but new rules restricting them are about to go into effect.There’s been some confusing back and forth from the Trump administration on what exactly a border wall might look like in Big Bend.Another Texas university is making changes to race and gender studies programs.New so-called “man camps” are popping up in rural Texas. We’ll delve into what they’re for.Plus, Austin’s biggest festival, South by Southwest, is coming back to town. We’ll have a preview of films with Texas ties and a music event that doesn’t require a badge. The post Texas ban on smokable cannabis products looms appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Corpus Christi, a major Texas port city, could run out of water as early as next year. What’s behind the looming crisis?We’ll track how the war in Iran is affecting prices at the pump and what to expect next.Will the national Democratic Party spend more money in Texas after James Talarico and other candidate’s strong showing in the primary election?Plus, pan dulce: A new masterclass teaches home cooks how to bake the beloved sweet bread. The post How Corpus Christi could be on the brink of a water disaster appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Gasoline prices on the rise, a looming crisis in Corpus Christi, and more fallout from a Texas congressman’s decision to end his reelection bid.We’ll have the latest on Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales’ abrupt decision to end his reelection efforts amid a House ethics investigation on sexual misconduct allegations.Also, a deep-pocketed Aggie alunmus weighs in on what he calls the “politicization of his alma mater.” We’ll dig into what that could mean for Texas A&M.In Nacogdoches, Steven F. Austin State University calls for the removal of an historic house. One local historian fears for its future. Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support our work by becoming a sustaining member at supportthispodcast.org. The post Texas A&M alumni raise concerns over ‘politicization’ of school appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Director Sam Firstenberg and film restoration pioneer Michael J. Dennis stopped by the Texas Standard studio this week to talk about the movie “Riverbend.” This is an extended version of the interview that aired on Texas Standard. The full transcript of this episode of Texas Standard is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps.The post Texas Extra: Extended ‘Riverbend’ film interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.