Gabrielle Muñoz

Jan 12, 2024 | kut.org | Alexandra Hart |Gabrielle Muñoz

Texans across the state are making preparations for the incoming winter storm – stocking up on nonperishable foods, fueling up generators and winterizing pipes. But look out the window: are your trees ready for the freeze? High winds and ice can knock down limbs and even uproot mature trees, potentially leading to property damage. While you can’t prevent every tree-related mishap, there are some steps to reduce their likelihood.

Jan 12, 2024 | l8r.it | Alexandra Hart |Gabrielle Muñoz

Texans across the state are making preparations for the incoming winter storm – stocking up on nonperishable foods, fueling up generators and winterizing pipes. But look out the window: are your trees ready for the freeze? High winds and ice can knock down limbs and even uproot mature trees, potentially leading to property damage. While you can’t prevent every tree-related mishap, there are some steps to reduce their likelihood.

Dec 19, 2023 | kut.org | Laura Rice |Edly Termilien |Gabrielle Muñoz

Tyler Campbell’s life has been full of trials and heartbreaking setbacks – including a battle with multiple sclerosis. But he’s persisted. The son of NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell, he’s sharing his story now in a new book, “The Ball Came Out: Life From The Other Side Of The Field.”Campbell said that putting his journey into words started during the pandemic, as he considered what he is leaving behind as a father and as a husband.

Nov 29, 2023 | kut.org | Kristen Cabrera |Gabrielle Muñoz

In Texas, they say you haven’t felt anything yet until you get cedar fever: when the majestic cedar trees – technically Ashe juniper, aka mountain cedar – of Central Texas become so imbued with pollen that all it takes is a brisk breeze to make many across the state pretty miserable. Experts say cedar fever has started a bit early this year, causing many to feel the sniffling and sneezing for a few weeks now.

Oct 31, 2023 | kut.org | Gabrielle Muñoz |Kristen Cabrera

All October, Texas Standard has embraced the spooky season by diving into the lore of Texas cryptids: legendary creatures like the chupacabra or the Jackalope that are rumored to exist but have never been proven. There have been reported sightings, of course – perhaps you’ve seen a grainy photo claiming to verify the existence of Bigfoot. But we can’t say for sure what any of these mythical beings would look like in the real world. Or can we?