{"podcast":{"title":"Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429","podcast_index_feed_id":7842429,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/8019de9a-2803-4bbe-b97d-d0a17d1de05d.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":5709,"summary":"Texas News Today brings you fast, focused daily updates from across the Lone Star State. Hosted by Corey with the Story, this show covers the biggest headlines in Texas—from politics in Austin and business in Dallas to culture in Houston and breaking news across every corner of the state. Each episode delivers clear, concise reporting on the stories shaping Texas, including local government, crime, economy, weather, sports, and community developments—so you can stay informed in just minutes a day. New episodes drop daily with the most important Texas news, powered by AI and produced by The Daily News Now network. 📧 Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T12:19:23.917387+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429"},"episode":{"title":"Howden Named Texas Secretary of State | Texas News","slug":"howden-named-texas-secretary-of-state-texas-news","published_at":"2026-07-17T14:56:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429/howden-named-texas-secretary-of-state-texas-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/dbc7d4b71b0334c8","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0721a52b-a4e5-4630-8d60-576220b8c9d3.mp3","summary":"Governor Greg Abbott has named Robert Howden, his top legislative advisor, as the next Texas Secretary of State — a pivotal role overseeing elections as midterms loom. With a deep background in state government and a proven track record in policy, Howden is poised to lead Texas through a critical electoral season, ensuring smooth operations and safeguarding election integrity. His transition kicks off this Saturday, just as voter turnout heats up across the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dbc7d4b71b0334c8","meta_description":"Governor Greg Abbott has named Robert Howden, his top legislative advisor, as the next Texas Secretary of State — a pivotal role overseeing elections as m…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":84,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429/episodes/howden-named-texas-secretary-of-state-texas-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7842429/howden-named-texas-secretary-of-state-texas-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}