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Texas is a big state with a growing, diverse population and as the population grows, the issues and challenges facing its residents multiply. Texas Matters is a statewide news program that spends half an hour each week looking at the issues and culture of Texas.
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- 5 days ago29 min
Texas Matters: Gina Hinojosa's final pitch. And why political texting is increasing
This week on Texas Matters: Democratic candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, makes her closing pitch to voters. And in the last days before election day — it's prime time for campaign text messaging.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Texas Matters: Is Elon Musk on the ballot? How Abbott's data center pause failed. Who will certify the elections?
This week on Texas Matters: Elon Musk is pumping about $200 million into the election to help Republicans. So then is Musk on the ballot? Also, Governor Abbott said he hit pause on new data centers — but that didn’t really happen. And if this becomes a blue wave election could the federal government stop the certification?
- 3 weeks ago29 min
Texas Matters: Blood Work — Inside America’s plasma-for-cash economy
As a growing number of people are caught in the affordability crisis, they are turning to selling their blood plasma to make ends meet. That plasma is used to make many lifesaving medications but are the donors being fairly compensated? We take a look at how the international blood plasma economy works and why Texas is the leading source for plasma.
- Oct 2, 202629 min
Texas Matters: Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle and a Texas anthropologist receives a 'genius grant'
This week on Texas Matters: President Trump makes a Texas campaign stop in Texas. Inside Ken Paxton’s jet-setting travels. And a Texas State University anthropologist wins a “genius award."
- Sep 25, 202628 min
Texas Matters: Music from behind the walls of Texas prisons
This week on Texas Matters — forgotten songs from Texas prisons. Heartfelt tracks written, performed, and recorded by incarcerated men. The resurrected recordings from the '60s, ’70s, and ’80s tell us about crime and punishment, rehabilitation, and the humanity of the men locked inside.
- Sep 18, 202629 min
Texas Matters: Dems surge in polling, the high cost of diesel and how the indictments of noncitizen voters could impact the election
Today on Texas Matters: New polling in Texas shows that the coming election could break a 30-year drought for Democrats. How high diesel prices are impacting truckers and consumers. And after seven indictments for noncitizens voting in Texas, what are the implications for the upcoming election?
- Sep 11, 202629 min
Texas Matters: Ectopic pregnancy deaths rise, maternal mortality report delayed and ICE at polling places
This week on Texas Matters: Ectopic pregnancy deaths are increasing in Texas. Is there a link to abortion bans? The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee is holding back its report until after the election. What are the concerns? And could ICE agents show up at the polls this coming election? A lawsuit has been filed to try to prevent that.
- Sep 5, 202629 min
Texas Matters: Rep. Goodwin on Texas voter suppression and how the petrochemical industry burdens Gulf Coast cities
This week on Texas Matters: Will it be harder to vote in Texas in the coming midterm elections? We hear from Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor, Vikki Goodwin. And the Texas Gulf Coast is home to the nation’s petrochemical industry. Is this the economic boon that was promised?
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