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An update on this weekend’s winter storm – the lingering aftereffects, and when to expect things to get back to “normal.”Though the worst may be over, many extreme cold advisories have been issued statewide today, and frozen precipitation is making many secondary roads treacherous. We’ll have an update, plus a look at the storm’s impact on the power grid.Despite hazardous driving conditions, an important political debate went on as scheduled Saturday: A showdown between the top two Democrats running for a U.S. senate seat from Texas. We’ll have a recap of the Georgetown debate between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico. Also, questions about local law enforcement cooperation with ICE in Austin. The post Austin police cooperation with ICE faces renewed scrutiny appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texans statewide are preparing for the biggest winter storm we’ve seen in years. We’ll have the latest on a weekend of snow, ice and freezing rain that’s en route to Texas.At the moment, officials say the power grid is looking good, though localized outages are likely due to falling limbs and ice on power lines.For now, though, the first debate between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat is still a go. We’ll have the latest on that.Plus, preparations to protect coastal wildlife from the cold, Trump administration EPA rollbacks, and more. Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org The post Texans brace for winter weather on land – and in the sea appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texans prepare for a major winter storm, projected to be the most severe since the deadly winter storm of 2021. We’ll get an update on preparations by state officials in what promises to be the first real test of the power grid since Winter Storm Uri five years ago.A Uvalde school police officer, the first law enforcement official to be charged in connection with the Robb Elementary School shooting, has been acquitted by a jury.Also, the death of Cuban immigrant at an El Paso detention center has now been ruled a homicide. The post Former Uvalde officer acquitted in first criminal trial tied to shooting appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Freezing temperatures and ice are in the forecast for much of Texas. We’ll go over what you need to know to feel prepared.An investigation into jail deaths in Tarrant County finds a common denominator: A lieutenant who looked on.Drone delivery could soon be coming to your front porch. We’ll cover the companies embracing the technology and the challenges it brings.The new PBS documentary, “American Sons,” highlights the lives of Marines who served together in Afghanistan and how they remember their brother from San Antonio who was killed in action.Texas author Sarah Bird shares her thoughts on news about President Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.And a new facility hopes to inspire folks of all ages in Waco. The post What to know as arctic front heads to Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A year ago, President Trump began his second term in office with a promise to carry out mass deportations. We’ll have a view from the border on today’s Texas Standard.Is the state funding private schools that discriminate?An update on a lawsuit challenging the heartbeat abortion law in Texas.Plus, award-winning photojournalist and musician Tamir Kalifa combines his talents to document the Uvalde school shooting and other events in a new project titled “Witness.” The post ‘Witness’ blends music and photography to beckon reflection appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

From one end of Texas to the other: Parades, celebrations and service events in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Veteran host of “In Black America,” John L. Hanson Jr., pays tribute to the civil rights leader.We’ll also hear from the host of a new PBS documentary on the evolving legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.We’ll delve into the death of an ICE detainee at the nation’s largest detention facility in El Paso – a death that may soon be ruled a homicide.And a projected shift in Texas weather. The post ICE detainee deaths draw scrutiny at El Paso facility appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It may be the single election day with the greatest power to reshape the Texas political landscape, and yet most Texas voters don’t bother with it. We’ll unpack it today.Do you know when the Texas primaries are? Plan to vote in them? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us with the often-misunderstood stakes of primary season.Two weeks after the U.S. military action in Venezuela, why some in very pro-Trump Midland are worried about the bottom line.Plus, the San Antonian behind one of the biggest MLK Day celebrations in the nation.Those stories, the week in politics with the Texas Tribune and more. Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org The post How San Antonio’s MLK march became one of the nation’s largest appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Dueling ballot challenges in Tarrant County: Why longtime Texas politics-watchers say they’ve never seen anything like it.A look at a teacher’s alleged sexual misconduct and a new state law that could wind up costing a local school district millions. We’ll dive into whether other school districts could be on the hook as more victims seek accountability.Tech expert Omar Gallaga explains a controversy over explicit images generated by X’s AI tool, Grok.And a check-in on where Texas is at amid preparations for the FIFA World Cup. The post Texas readies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A new investigation shows officials were confused about how many were missing at Camp Mystic in the hours after the deadly July 4 Hill Country flood.A disruption in the courtroom during the trial of the school police officer accused of not doing enough to intervene in the Uvalde shooting: Why the sister of one of the teachers killed said she couldn’t keep quiet. SpaceX rocket launches in South Texas have affected some commercial flights. We’ll look at a ProPublica investigation over how explosion debris could endanger nearby airplanes. The Texas Supreme Court is gearing up to hear more cases. We’ll preview what’s at stake.Plus, a profile of a new and growing skateboarding group in Austin that’s defying stereotypes. The post Austin women’s skateboarding group builds space and community appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Republican race for U.S. Senate heats up with incumbent John Cornyn raising a record amount of money ahead of the primary. We’ll dive into where the race stands there, as well as between Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico.Six months after the catastrophic Hill Country flood, where do recovery efforts stand?Hope for the future and fear nothing will change: How Venezuelans in Texas view their country’s future now that Nicolás Maduro is gone.What closing the hemp loophole means for farmers, and how Texas is set to ban smokable cannabis by the end of the month.And before Hollywood, there was the Star Movie Ranch, the first movie studio in Texas. The post Proposed THC rules draw backlash from hemp businesses appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.