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After winning a spot in a runoff, Congressman Tony Gonzales drops his bid for reelection amid growing pressure over an affair scandal. We’ll dig into the latest today.Also, confusion at some polling places on primary day: What really happened and what’s the fallout?And a film of Black resistance shot in Texas — but largely lost to history — has now been resurrected. We’ll share more about the rediscovery of “Riverbend.”Plus, three big takeaways from a busy week in Texas politics. Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org The post ‘Riverbend’ returns to audiences after decades of obscurity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

South Texas lawmaker, Rep. Tony Gonzales, is facing a runoff and has now admitted to carrying out an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. Now a House committee is investigating the scandal.How the primary election turned Tejano music star Bobby Pulido into a Democratic political contender in the general election.The taco truck: A staple of life in Texas. Taco journalist Mando Rayo on why many working in those trucks are feeling more anxious right now.A preview of the Texas Film Awards happening tonight.And commentator W.F. Strong on a love of Texas authors and what may be untapped wealth on your shelf. The post Amid ethics probe, Rep. Tony Gonzales admits affair appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Excitement among Democrats, challenges for some incumbents and a few lingering legal questions after last night’s primary election.The top-line race on both sides of the aisle was for U.S. Senate. Democrat Jasmine Crockett conceded Wednesday morning to fellow progressive James Talarico, but for the Republicans it’s incumbent John Cornyn versus Ken Paxton in a runoff.How did Republican redistricting affect Texas congressional races? We’ll get a better answer in November, but we’ll dig into what we can learn from primaries.Plus, a closer look at the results in other statewide races, from governor to attorney general. The post After Texas primary night, attention turns to November appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s primary Election Day. We’ll check in with our reporters at polling places across the state.A federal appeals court cleared the way for tariff refunds to begin, so what’s next and what should you do if you’re owed money?Teachers are among those who caught hundreds of errors in the new religious curriculum introduced in Texas public schools. Now, the state is making corrections.And why more Texans are choosing green burials. The post Texans head to the polls on primary Election Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Fighting widens as U.S. and Israeli warplanes pound Iran. Iran and its proxies hit back, leading to a spiraling expansion. We’re following a rapidly expanding Middle East conflict with a close eye on the implications for Texas. UT international affairs expert Jeremi Suri answers some of the critical questions right now.Also, we’ll have a warning about energy prices Texans may be facing with the conflict underway as well as reactions from people in Texas with ties to Iran.Plus, a deadly shooting at a bar in Austin this weekend is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. The post Iran strikes stoke fears of wider war, impact on energy prices appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Who’s up, who’s down, and who’s in trouble  — a final poll before primary day in the Lone Star State. We’ll go over what the numbers are telling us.President Trump is in Corpus Christi today, hitting the hustings on this last day of in-person early voting before crucial primaries in Texas. James Henson of the Texas Politics Project joins us with results of a new survey.Also, echoes of politics of the past as Texas prepares to mark 190 years since its own declaration of independence. Michael Adkison of Houston Public Media on a critical convention of 1836 and why it matters today.And the fight over data centers takes a new turn. 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 The town where Texas declared its independence appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against a California doctor and a larger international organization for providing abortion pills to Texans. Paxton’s lawsuit is not the first time he’s gone after out-of-state providers of mifepristone — though so far, he’s had little to show for it.After the floods in Kerrville, volunteers round what may be a post-flood turning point.A political scandal involving South Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales is gaining attention. We’ll delve into how it could shake up this election season.And what’s behind the latest protein craze? The post Paxton sues more out-of-state providers over abortion pills appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans in Mexico right now to follow shelter-in-place orders as violence sweeps much of that nation. We’ll have a report from Mexico City on the wave of coordinated retaliatory attacks and widespread uncertainty as wanted drug cartel leader, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes – known as “El Mencho” – is killed by Mexican special forces.The start of a federal trial of nine people connected to a July 4 shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.Also, this week in Texas music history remembers virtuoso Esteban “Steve” Jordan, considered by many to be the “Jimi Hendrix of the accordion.” The post Killing of cartel head ‘El Mencho’ touches off violence in Mexico appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas came up more than once during President Trump’s State of the Union speech. We’ll have an analysis of what he mentioned and what he left out.Camp Mystic is facing troubles in court after the way it handled deadly flooding in July. But a comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could spell even further challenges.After the deaths of two men in detention at a tent facility in Fort Bliss, we’re learning more about the kinds of medical emergencies happening at the camp in El Paso.Evidence one Texas police department is doing more to crack down on dangerous driving.And a resurgence of protest music amid immigration crackdowns — we’ll hear from Texas musicians. The post Trump invokes Texas in State of the Union speech appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After violence on the streets in parts of Mexico, things are returning to normal. But will it last? We’ll dig into the latest following the killing of cartel head “El Mencho” in Mexico.Why turnout for early voting for the March primaries is exceeding expectations – especially for Democrats.The growing calls for Congressman Tony Gonzales to step down and abandon his re-election campaign.An inside look at the rural hospitals at risk of closing in West Texas.And our bug lady answers kids’ questions about male and female insects. The post Amid scandal, calls grow for Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.