Texas Wants to Know
Texas Wants to Know
From the news that impacts us every day, like education and politics, to lighter topics like hidden gems around the state and unique holiday traditions, Texas Wants to Know explores news and stories from all over our great state. Host Baylee Friday talks to lawmakers, educators, business owners, and everyone in between to get the full story behind stories like why the Pegasus is associated with th…Social links:
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What to watch for ahead of Texas' primary runoff election
Texas voters will return to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the state's primary election runoffs. Most of the races to watch are on the Republican side. SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are taking the unusual step of campaigning a…
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Will Lubbock residents vote to decriminalize marijuana?
On Saturday, Lubbock voters will head to the polls to decide whether or not to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in the city. It’s a step a handful of other Texas cities, including Austin, Denton, Elgin, Killeen, and San Marcos have already taken. Mateo Rosiles, a reporter …
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Why electric vehicle infrastructure hasn't kept up with EV sales
According to a new study, Texas is among the worst states in the country in which to own an electric vehicle. In fact, it’s the second worst, ahead of only Washington state, says the research team at EV Charger Reviews. The group used six factors to rank states – electric vehicles per charging por…
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How bluebonnets became a part of Texas culture
There are over 5,000 species of wildflowers in the Lone Star State. The most iconic one is the bluebonnet. Each spring, Texas explodes into colorful fields that residents love to see. Whether it's taking photos in the fields or stopping by the side of the road to appreciate the scenery, it has beco…
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Why Dallas sports fans should be excited about the Mavericks' and Stars' playoff runs
The Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars have not won a playoff series in the same season since 2003. This year, the Mavericks finished fifth in the Western Conference and will take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round, while the Stars won the Western Conference and will play either the …
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Why solar power is important to the future of Texas energy
Partnering with EarthX, KRLD will host Audacy Conversations: The State of the Environment to talk more about the environment and offer tips to keep the Earth clean. We spoke with one of our anchors, Austin York who reported a story about the use of solar power and how efficient it can be. How does…
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Why did Pornhub disable its site in Texas?
In mid-March, Pornhub stopped service in Texas after a dispute the company says infringes on adults’ rights to access protected speech. According to the Texas Tribune, the site sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton last year “to block enforcement of a 2023 state law that requires websites that hos…
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Where was all the anticipated eclipse traffic?
For weeks leading up to Monday's total solar eclipse, North Texans were warned about the traffic on major highways with hundreds of thousands of people projected to descend on Dallas-Fort Worth. But those traffic jams never materialized as the moon moved past the sun and eclipse watchers went on a…
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How will eclipse-driven tourism impact the state economy?
As many as 1 million people could descend on Texas this weekend to see the total solar eclipse on Monday. Cities along the path of totality, like Del Rio and Hillsboro, will host festivals in an effort to capitalize on the phenomenon, which hasn't happened in Texas since 1878. What will the influx…
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The science behind a total solar eclipse
You’ve probably heard by now, but on April 8, a total solar eclipse will cover a large swath of Texas. This space phenomenon doesn’t happen often and there’s a reason. We spoke with Leticia Ferrer. She's the host of the podcast Totality Talks and the author of the book Texas Solar Eclipse.
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