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New documentary film looks at impact of Jewish women in Texas history
59+ min ago (561+ words) Grit and Grace: How Jewish Women Built a Better Texas" explores lesser-known figures in the Lone Star State. By Sarah AschApril 2, 20263:27 pmArts & Culture, Film & TV, History, Texas Standard Original Courtesy "Grit and Grace" Texas history is long and vast, and…...
The lifestyles of Austin’s rich and famous (cats)
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (851+ words) Travis Audubon hosts its sixth catio tour, an event that raises funds and awareness about the impact of indoor-outdoor kitties on local birds. By Sean SaldanaApril 1, 202610:45 amAgriculture & Animals, Texas Standard Original Local kitten Clover takes a stroll on the catwalk…...
‘The Selena Reader’ traces Tejano icon’s impact through scholarship and personal reflection
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1061+ words) The mix of scholarly essays, fiction and poetry covers the breadth of the singer's lasting impact " from memorialization to identity formation. By Raul AlonzoMarch 31, 202610:17 amArts & Culture, Books, Music, Texas Standard Original Today marks 31 years since the death of Tejano superstar…...
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2+ day, 7+ hour ago (17+ words) Today on Texas Standard: "The Selena Reader" explores the enduring cultural impact of the Tejano icon'Texas Standard...
This week in Texas music history: ‘She’s About a Mover’ enters the charts
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (365+ words) San Antonio rockers join the British Invasion " in disguise. By Jason Mellard, The Center for Texas Music History at Texas State UniversityMarch 30, 202610:20 amArts & Culture, History, KUTX Austin, Music On April 2, 1965, the Sir Douglas Quintet's single "She's About a Mover" entered…...
Austin honors late MLB Hall of Famer Don Baylor with renamed city park
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (517+ words) Baylor was one of the first Austinites to integrate Austin High School and went on to earn a World Series pennant, MVP award and manager of the year title. By Justin DoudMarch 27, 20262:15 pmSounds of Texas, Sports, Texas Standard Original Don…...
Typewriter Rodeo: Crunch
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (90+ words) Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin's'Typewriter Rodeo'for a custom poem on Texas topics. Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin's Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics. Michael Minasi / KUT News i could hear it…...
ICE agents deployed to Bush airport in Houston — but wait times haven’t dropped
1+ week, 1+ day ago (538+ words) The agents are helping direct passengers in the terminal but are not staffing TSA check points. Bianca Seward / Houston Public Media U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers stand at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on March 23, 2026. President Donald Trump had…...
Why Texas has the right ingredients to create a kimchi industry
1+ week, 1+ day ago (745+ words) Most kimchi is consumed in South Korea, but the country is increasingly looking for new import opportunities. By Michael MarksMarch 25, 202611:15 amArts & Culture, Food & Drink, Texas Standard Original Kimchi is a staple of Korean cuisine. There are many variations, but at…...
Artist transforms 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer ball into Juneteenth tribute in Galveston
1+ week, 2+ day ago (782+ words) Visit Galveston, the marketing organization for the island, received the five large soccer balls as part of its partnership with Houston's World Cup host committee to promote the island as a destination for World Cup visitors. Each ball is being…...