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Texas state prisons that don’t have a/c get so hot in summer with temperatures that violate state standards for other lockups.Also, well-known former Texas Police Chief Art Acevedo questions tactics used by immigration agents in Minneapolis. We’ll hear from him about his concerns over fallout for other law enforcement.And we’ll check in to see how […] The post Analysis finds extreme heat inside Texas prisons appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In a little-watched race, Taylor Rehmet’s surprise win for Democrats in Texas may be a potential warning shot for Republicans in a midterm election year. Is this a one-off, or is the GOP in trouble in the Lone Star State?Also, Texas environmental regulators greenlight what looks like the largest fossil-fueled power plant project in the […] The post Democrat makes surprise win in solid-red Texas district appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

With national attention focused on the tactics of immigration enforcement, a concern is growing among Texas Republicans about the political fallout.We’re still months away for an important midterm election. But this weekend, voters in one part of Texas will be picking their representative to Congress. Andrew Schneider of Houston Public Media brings us the backstory […] The post Austin’s Banana Phone turns public roasting into performance art appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Protesters outside the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley called for the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father who were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota.Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a massive military buildup as President Trump warns Iran to abandon its nuclear program – or else. But […] The post Protesters, DPS troopers clash outside Dilley ICE detention facility appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The second death of a person in Minnesota at the hands of ICE agents has fueled an outcry from some for another government shutdown.Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers aren’t just in Minnesota, of course. They’re also showing up in small-town Texas. A look at their impact on Elgin.We’ll hear from journalists José Ralat and Rodrigo […] The post Possible government shutdown looms after ICE shooting appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Pressure builds inside the Texas detention center in Dilley housing parents and children. What’s behind a protest that erupted there over the weekend?Second Amendment advocates speak out after licensed gun owner Alex Pretti is killed by Border Patrol agents in Minnesota.A look at how weight loss drugs are transforming obesity and diabetes care in San […] The post Gun rights debate resurfaces after Minneapolis shooting appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 post Austin women’s skateboarding group builds space and community appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.