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“The band program at L.D. Bell is pretty special. It’s been around for a really long time. The band was founded in 1957, and so there’s just this really long tradition of excellence within the program,” band director Suzanne Dell said.
L.D. Bell band fulfills decades-long goal of marching in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Blue Raider Band is the only Texas band performing in the 2025 parade.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“The band program at L.D. Bell is pretty special. It’s been around for a really long time. The band was founded in 1957, and so there’s just this really long tradition of excellence within the program,” band director Suzanne Dell said.
“After this flooding, our neighborhood became closer. … People, you know, changed their ways. We don’t have as much animosity against each other."
After deadly floods, Thanksgiving in Texas feels different this year
Many families across the state are grappling with unanswered questions and loss following the destructive flooding on the Fourth of July that left at least 138 people dead.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“After this flooding, our neighborhood became closer. … People, you know, changed their ways. We don’t have as much animosity against each other."
Nathan Harris’ first novel, “The Sweetness of Water,” made both Oprah’s Book Club and Barack Obama’s summer reading list. It went on to become a bestseller. Harris went on to earn his MFA at the University of Texas and published his second novel earlier this year.
‘Amity’ drew inspiration from Big Bend to paint Reconstruction-era Wild West setting
The second novel following Nathan Harris' bestselling "The Sweetness of Water," the story follows siblings emancipated from slavery.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Nathan Harris’ first novel, “The Sweetness of Water,” made both Oprah’s Book Club and Barack Obama’s summer reading list. It went on to become a bestseller. Harris went on to earn his MFA at the University of Texas and published his second novel earlier this year.
Adult education programs in the U.S. that get federal funding have to follow a new Trump administration policy and stop providing services to undocumented people. But for some of those affected, there may be another option, funded in part by the Mexican government.
A Mexican government-backed program is filling in adult education gaps in the US
Plazas Comunitarias works with local organizations to offer everything from GED classes to programs for learning English.
txst.us
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Adult education programs in the U.S. that get federal funding have to follow a new Trump administration policy and stop providing services to undocumented people. But for some of those affected, there may be another option, funded in part by the Mexican government.
Roblox, the online gaming platform that’s wildly popular with young people, has rolled out an age verification program. The platform has received harsh criticism for putting children at risk of contact with predators. buff.ly/Jg1kHQf
Roblox adds age verification after criticism over risks to children
Users will be required to scan their faces to use the popular gaming platform. Scans will be used to guess a user’s age.
txst.us
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Roblox, the online gaming platform that’s wildly popular with young people, has rolled out an age verification program. The platform has received harsh criticism for putting children at risk of contact with predators. buff.ly/Jg1kHQf
Hearn spent decades promoting the history and legacy of diverse cowboys through rodeo events in Fort Worth and Dallas. buff.ly/6eocDQm
Cleo Hearn, founder of Cowboys of Color Rodeo, dies at 86
Hearn spent decades promoting the history and legacy of diverse cowboys through rodeo events in Fort Worth and Dallas.
txst.us
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Hearn spent decades promoting the history and legacy of diverse cowboys through rodeo events in Fort Worth and Dallas. buff.ly/6eocDQm
Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released.
Gov. Abbott released 1,400 pages of emails about Elon Musk. Most are blacked out.
Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released.
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Produced a really interesting interview with Hayden Pedigo on his newest solo LP, his Chat Pile collab and making a "record store album," moving away from Texas, making art first and finding the meaning later, becoming a dad! What a great guy and great Q&A by @laurarice.bsky.social: txst.us/yi13a9
Hayden Pedigo on chasing feelings, leaving Texas and the hidden meaning in his music
Amarillo's favorite son left Texas for Oklahoma City, but still released two critically-acclaimed albums in 2025.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Produced a really interesting interview with Hayden Pedigo on his newest solo LP, his Chat Pile collab and making a "record store album," moving away from Texas, making art first and finding the meaning later, becoming a dad! What a great guy and great Q&A by @laurarice.bsky.social: txst.us/yi13a9
Texas lawmakers approved a billion-dollar education savings account program set to launch next school year, but a recent study shows many parents still don’t know it exists. Researchers found gaps in outreach and uneven interest across racial and political lines.
More than half of Texas parents aren’t familiar with the state’s education savings account program
Applications for the funding is expected to open in February.
txst.us
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Texas lawmakers approved a billion-dollar education savings account program set to launch next school year, but a recent study shows many parents still don’t know it exists. Researchers found gaps in outreach and uneven interest across racial and political lines.
"Like anything that a lot of people read, people have started to pick up on problems. They have personal objections. They have ideological objections and Elon Musk is one of those people."
An early look at Elon Musk’s new online encyclopedia
The tech billionaire is positing Grokipedia as an "anti-woke" version of Wikipedia.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Like anything that a lot of people read, people have started to pick up on problems. They have personal objections. They have ideological objections and Elon Musk is one of those people."
For the first time in a decade, Texas voters will have the chance to select a new attorney general without an incumbent in the race.
Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton era
At the Texas Tribune Festival, Republican and Democratic candidates made their case for why they should be the state’s top lawyer.
txst.us
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
For the first time in a decade, Texas voters will have the chance to select a new attorney general without an incumbent in the race.
A new look at zydeco argues that Houston’s clubs and communities helped define the genre as much as Louisiana did.
Houston’s role in zydeco history is deeper — and louder — than most people realize.
Houston’s role in zydeco history is deeper — and louder — than most people realize.
Houston area was an essential ingredient to the creation of zydeco
The genre is most closely associated with Louisiana, but one musicologist points out its entire "corridor" runs from the Bayou City up to Lafayette.
txst.us
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A new look at zydeco argues that Houston’s clubs and communities helped define the genre as much as Louisiana did.
Houston’s role in zydeco history is deeper — and louder — than most people realize.
Houston’s role in zydeco history is deeper — and louder — than most people realize.
Texas restaurants earned new recognition in the latest Michelin Guide, but not all cities saw additions.
Mando Rayo, host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, joins Texas Standard to talk about how Mexican and Tex-Mex spots fared, and to reflect on wrapping up the show’s fifth season.
Mando Rayo, host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, joins Texas Standard to talk about how Mexican and Tex-Mex spots fared, and to reflect on wrapping up the show’s fifth season.
Today on Texas Standard: Federal shutdown deal includes THC ban provision
A federal compromise to reopen the government includes a measure banning intoxicating hemp products – a move that could wipe out Texas’ legal THC consumables market. Lawmakers and business owners are…
txst.us
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Texas restaurants earned new recognition in the latest Michelin Guide, but not all cities saw additions.
Mando Rayo, host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, joins Texas Standard to talk about how Mexican and Tex-Mex spots fared, and to reflect on wrapping up the show’s fifth season.
Mando Rayo, host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, joins Texas Standard to talk about how Mexican and Tex-Mex spots fared, and to reflect on wrapping up the show’s fifth season.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate. His Wednesday announcement comes to no surprise, since the state’s top prosecutor initially declared his intentions back in April. buff.ly/A1dh28s
Texas AG Ken Paxton officially enters Senate race against incumbent John Cornyn, Rep. Wesley Hunt
Paxton announced Wednesday he has filed the necessary paperwork to enter the 2026 race. The Republican first declared his intentions to run earlier this year.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate. His Wednesday announcement comes to no surprise, since the state’s top prosecutor initially declared his intentions back in April. buff.ly/A1dh28s
A Fort Worth megachurch is teaching Christians how to run for office — and may soon take the program national.
Go inside “Campaign University,” where faith meets political ambition: txst.us/x0lfoi
Go inside “Campaign University,” where faith meets political ambition: txst.us/x0lfoi
A Texas church’s online class trains Christians to run for office. Now it may go national
Fort Worth’s Mercy Culture Church aims to get more conservative Christians elected through its online Campaign University.
txst.us
November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A Fort Worth megachurch is teaching Christians how to run for office — and may soon take the program national.
Go inside “Campaign University,” where faith meets political ambition: txst.us/x0lfoi
Go inside “Campaign University,” where faith meets political ambition: txst.us/x0lfoi
After Austin voters rejected a plan to raise property taxes, the city is facing tough budget decisions:
Austin City Council looks at cuts to EMS, public health and parks services after Prop Q fails
Council members are expected to work on the new budget and approve it by the end of the month.
txst.us
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
After Austin voters rejected a plan to raise property taxes, the city is facing tough budget decisions:
A UT-Austin researcher is keeping space safe by tracking junk the size of a wrench in orbit.
Revisit our talk with MacArthur Fellow Moriba Jah on his work preventing satellite collisions: buff.ly/E20dkRa
Revisit our talk with MacArthur Fellow Moriba Jah on his work preventing satellite collisions: buff.ly/E20dkRa
UT aerospace researcher recognized for pioneering work in space junk
Moriba Jah received a MacArthur Fellowship because of his research into keeping our space cleaner.
txst.us
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A UT-Austin researcher is keeping space safe by tracking junk the size of a wrench in orbit.
Revisit our talk with MacArthur Fellow Moriba Jah on his work preventing satellite collisions: buff.ly/E20dkRa
Revisit our talk with MacArthur Fellow Moriba Jah on his work preventing satellite collisions: buff.ly/E20dkRa
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November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Richard Linklater talks to @texasstandard.bsky.social about his latest film, which portrays the making of French New Wave classic “Breathless.” www.texasstandard.org/stories/rich...
Richard Linklater revisited ‘first-time filmmaker’ mindset for ‘Nouvelle Vague’
The Texas director premiered his latest film, which portrays the making of French New Wave classic "Breathless," at the Austin Film Society.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Richard Linklater talks to @texasstandard.bsky.social about his latest film, which portrays the making of French New Wave classic “Breathless.” www.texasstandard.org/stories/rich...
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Breaking news from @texasstandard.bsky.social: @mulaney.bsky.social plans to break into @ransomcenter.bsky.social to consult the #LorneMichaels Collection.
Rest assured, Mr. Whatever...no heist is required to view those papers! Just stop by while you're in Austin. www.hrc.utexas.edu/lorne-michae...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Breaking news from @texasstandard.bsky.social: @mulaney.bsky.social plans to break into @ransomcenter.bsky.social to consult the #LorneMichaels Collection.
Rest assured, Mr. Whatever...no heist is required to view those papers! Just stop by while you're in Austin. www.hrc.utexas.edu/lorne-michae...
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The Nasher Sculpture Center’s latest exhibition takes art to new heights – literally. Sculptures are being installed on rooftops across the Dallas Arts District, transforming the skyline.
Former astronaut Terry Virts switches from Senate race to Democratic primary for congressional seat
Virts withdrew from his longshot bid for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican John Cornyn. Instead, he’s running for Texas’ 9th Congressional District.
txst.us
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The Nasher Sculpture Center’s latest exhibition takes art to new heights – literally. Sculptures are being installed on rooftops across the Dallas Arts District, transforming the skyline.
A former U.S. Senate candidate said he now wants to run as a Democrat for the Houston area’s redrawn 9th Congressional District. Col. Terry Virts announced his candidacy as he withdrew from the race for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn.
Former astronaut Terry Virts switches from Senate race to Democratic primary for congressional seat
Virts withdrew from his longshot bid for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican John Cornyn. Instead, he’s running for Texas’ 9th Congressional District.
txst.us
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A former U.S. Senate candidate said he now wants to run as a Democrat for the Houston area’s redrawn 9th Congressional District. Col. Terry Virts announced his candidacy as he withdrew from the race for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn.
Tarrant County recently sent more kids to state youth prisons than any other Texas county, contributing to a booming waitlist for beds in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s five secured facilities.
Why more Tarrant County kids are going to Texas youth prisons than any others
The rising number of youth sent from counties like Tarrant is helping to push the waitlist for beds in youth prisons to near an all-time high, the state says.
txst.us
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tarrant County recently sent more kids to state youth prisons than any other Texas county, contributing to a booming waitlist for beds in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s five secured facilities.
Austin may have dodged the Federal Aviation Administration’s list of 40 airports where flights will be cut because of the ongoing government shutdown, but aviation industry experts say travelers there are still likely to feel the fallout. buff.ly/fNjRr6d
Even if Austin doesn’t get hit by FAA flight cuts, travelers will feel pain
Austin's airport is reportedly not on the FAA's list of flight cuts, but controller shortages and ripple effects from major hubs are likely to slow travel.
txst.us
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Austin may have dodged the Federal Aviation Administration’s list of 40 airports where flights will be cut because of the ongoing government shutdown, but aviation industry experts say travelers there are still likely to feel the fallout. buff.ly/fNjRr6d
Texas filmmaker Richard Linklater has not one, but two movies in select theaters right now. Though they’re very different, they both explore the real stories behind some iconic cultural figures of decades past.
Richard Linklater revisited ‘first-time filmmaker’ mindset for ‘Nouvelle Vague’
The Texas director premiered his latest film, which portrays the making of French New Wave classic "Breathless," at the Austin Film Society.
txst.us
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Texas filmmaker Richard Linklater has not one, but two movies in select theaters right now. Though they’re very different, they both explore the real stories behind some iconic cultural figures of decades past.