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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3427: The Battery That Rusts
Episode: 3427 Batteries which can use iron oxidation to store and discharge electricity. Today, we examine how a process of nature can be harnessed to store energy in the modern world.
With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe
‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Dallas still hasn’t received Republican midterm convention reimbursement
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View all‘Behind closed doors’: The secret SpaceX deal and the lawsuit challenging it
Residents are suing Vermilion Parish, alleging that officials violated Louisiana Open Meetings Law to keep the details of the SpaceX deal from public view.
Attitudes on data centers and AI (Oct. 27, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We discuss voters' attitudes on data center expansion and AI. We also consider tipping culture in Houston.
Austin man shot by ICE officer pleads not guilty to federal assault charge
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez entered the plea a week after a grand jury indicted him on one count of assaulting, resisting, impeding and obstructing a federal officer.
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Former Texas health official resigns from top CDC leadership role just months after joining
Dr. Jennifer Shuford was tapped by President Trump to serve as the agency's deputy director and chief medical officer.
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong faces backlash over AI-generated video of Black voters
The judge's campaign took down the video after it sparked controversy online.
Gina Hinojosa wins court order to review Abbott-Musk emails, Gov. Abbott appeals
A judge has ordered the governor to let his Democratic opponent inspect unredacted communications with billionaire Elon Musk.
Business of AI
All in Business of AIBo French, Jon Rosenthal raise more than $1M combined in second-highest fundraising haul
The candidates for railroad commissioner are using the money in advertising, mailers and consulting fees.
Coalition in deep East Texas aims to build tech workforce, connect region
Led by community members from 11 counties, the group plans to address major concerns about broadband expansion and provide training on how to use technology.
Dems hope to clinch the state by flipping Collin County, Paxton’s homebase and a longtime GOP bastion
Democrats’ chances hinge on finally winning a county that for years has been trending purple.
Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa each post biggest fundraising hauls yet in final leg of Texas governor’s race
The third-term GOP governor’s burst of fundraising and spending was especially notable, signaling how seriously he is taking the once-overlooked race.