Senate Bill 2 would create an education savings account program and has been Abbott's top priority.

Ryan Mindell stepped down just days after marking one year as executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission. Over the last few months, the agency's integrity has been questioned by state lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott.

KUT and "Texas Standard" earned top recognition at the 2025 Texas Broadcast News Awards, winning nine honors — more than any other newsroom in the large market radio category. Presented by the Texas Association of Broadcasters, the awards highlight excellence in local journalism. KUT News and "Texas Standard" were jointly recognized for Overall Broadcast Excellence, with standout wins in digital storytelling, election coverage, feature reporting and more.

The racially charged comments made by Brown, who was hired as superintendent in January, came to light during a school board meeting last week after a district employee brought it up during the public comment period.

After hours of debate — and years of pushing from Gov. Greg Abbott — the Texas House gave initial approval to a bill to create an Education Savings Account plan. The school voucher program would allow parents to use public funds towards private school costs.

The Texas House on Wednesday is poised to debate a contentious bill that would create a program where public funds could be used towards private schools.

The Texas House passed a $337 billion budget for the 2026-27 biennium Friday morning. This came after the chamber spent more than 15 hours debating the proposal. The bill now heads back to a conference committee between both chambers.

The Justice Department announces the arrest of a Salvadoran gang member as questions grow about deportations and presidential power. NPR's Sergio Martinez-Beltran gets us up to speed on the Trump administration's deportation push, and the pushback. Five years after COVID, why some health officials in Texas are worried about whether we're ready for future pandemics. Why the future of farming may be looking up – as in vertically. And: This weekend, a historical marker will be unveiled at the Grayson County Courthouse to recognize the Sherman Riot of 1930. The post Long-awaited historical marker will recognize Sherman Riot of 1930 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios — Podcasts.

Voters in the Austin area will decide on city council positions, school board races, money for roads and more.

Abortion is legal in Texas only when the life of the mother or a “major bodily function” is at risk. Doctors, who could face prison time for performing an abortion, have been seeking clarification on the exception.