Podcast Episodes

Corpus Christi cancels controversial desalination project

The Legislature’s second overtime comes to a close with new political maps and a slew of Republican wins. But how do Texas voters come down on the b…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Some Texas counties switch to paper ballots ahead of midterms

No more QR or barcodes: Why Collin, Williamson and Bastrop counties are changing the way voters will cast ballots.
Housing affordability is a big iss…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Could a new Texas law make some types of anime illegal?

The Texas Lottery gets a second chance under new management. So what will change?
A new state law now in effect targets AI-generated child pornograph…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

New state law will give farmers a heads-up on pests and diseases

The fight over redistricting has shifted from the Capitol to the courthouse, but plenty of serious work is still on the table when legislators retur…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Educators face new risks under inappropriate material law

Three new measures are set to take effect aiming to “Make Texas Healthy Again.” Political sloganeering or genuine change? A closer look at the laws …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk looks to build tunnels under Houston

Texas’ newly drawn congressional maps are aimed at helping Republicans in 2026, but they’re shaking up the political landscape already. We’ll hear j…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Austin Butler, Darren Aronofsky talk Texas, filmmaking & ‘Caught Stealing’

President Trump is using the threat of legal action to push his policies forward in Texas and beyond.
We continue our series about new state laws tak…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

College football arrives in the Rio Grande Valley

President Trump signs an executive order ending cashless bail. We’ll dive into what that means for cities like Houston.
We’re also tracking new state…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

California weighs in on Texas redistricting fight

A much-talked-about redistricting battle starts to take a back seat to other legislative priorities at the Texas capitol.
As the battlefront over red…

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Texas Extra: Asleep at the Wheel celebrates five decades with new album

Asleep at the Wheel are celebrating 50 years in the business with their latest album out this week, “Riding High in Texas.”

Longtime frontman Ray B…

7 months, 4 weeks ago