Matt Largey, KUT – Houston Public Media

Politics

Am I allowed to vote in the Texas primary runoffs this month? Yes, you are!

Posted on May 11, 2022 · Even if you didn't vote in the March primary, you can still vote in the runoff -- and your vote might have a bigger impact.

Arts & Culture

Unemployed Texans waiting on hold got an upgrade over the summer — at least musically

Posted on October 20, 2021 · The Texas Workforce Commission Hold Music Project is an album of ambient synth stuff performed by Justin Sherburn, with some cello played by his wife, Sara Nelson.

Health & Science

UT Projections Show COVID-19 Hospitalizations Could Break Previous Record Soon — And Far Exceed It

Posted on August 9, 2021 · Hospitalizations in the state have seen a dramatic increase since last month.

Health & Science

Texas Will Open Vaccine Eligibility To All Adults Monday

Posted on March 23, 2021 · “We are closing in on 10 million doses administered in Texas, and we want to keep up the momentum as the vaccine supply increases,” an official from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Energy & Environment

Texas’ Power Grid Was 4 Minutes And 37 Seconds Away From Collapsing. Here’s How It Happened

Posted on February 24, 2021 · A cascading series of events could have left Texas in the dark for weeks — if not more.

Coronavirus

Texas’ COVID Vaccine Rollout Is Confusing. Here’s A Simple Explanation Of What’s Happening

Posted on January 6, 2021 · Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has gotten off to a slow and frustrating start for some people across the state. Texas Newsroom partner KUT answered some questions.

Election 2020

People Have Ideas About What ‘Poll Watchers’ Do. Here’s What Texas Law Says They Can Actually Do

Posted on October 1, 2020 · Before you grab your face mask and head down to your local polling place to “keep an eye on things," you should probably know what Texas law says about poll watchers. Some of it might surprise you.

Election 2020

Have A Question About How The Election Will Work During The Pandemic? Ask Our Texas Decides Project

Posted on August 28, 2020 · Do you have questions about how it will all work? We'll contact you if we can answer your question.

Election 2020

The Deadline To Register To Vote In The 2020 Election Is Today. Here’s How To Do It

Posted on August 10, 2020 · Oct. 5 is the last day to register to vote before the Nov. 3 election in Texas. Here’s what you need to know to register.

Texas

So You Want To Vote By Mail In Texas? Here’s How To Do It

Posted on May 26, 2020 · Democrats and voting rights advocates say the pandemic – and the danger of contracting the coronavirus by voting in person – means every Texas voter is eligible. But there's a legal fight playing out right now.

Transportation

Texas Leads The Nation In Traffic Deaths – These Proposed Laws Could Make Roads Safer

Posted on April 26, 2019 · A slate of bills aimed at making a dent in traffic deaths has gotten mixed results at the Texas Legislature this year.

Texas

After Bribery Scandal, UT Austin’s Admissions Practices Being Investigated By Feds

Posted on March 27, 2019 · Former UT men’s tennis coach Michael Center allegedly took nearly $100,000 in return for arranging a scholarship for an applicant who did not play tennis competitively.