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An exhibit at the University of Texas at Austin's Dolph Briscoe Center chronicles war, assassination and the end of postwar optimism – and it ends soon!
After the death of an undocumented Guatemalan girl, politicians return to tour what was once called a temporary tent camp at Tornillo. And: A Trump administration proposal to deport certain Vietnamese immigrants sends shock waves through parts of Texas: home to some of the largest Vietnamese communities in the U.S. Also: The year that was in energy. Plus: A tumultuous year in review from the previous century, and why a Texas museum is turning a spotlight on it. All those stories, plus the changing face of Texas politics and more coming up today on the Texas Standard:
The chief talent and recruitment officer will ease the cost burden of tech recruiting for firms, and will gather data about what kinds of workers local companies need.
Climate change today mirrors patterns observed during the "Great Dying," 250 million years ago.
Weeks of meetings on climate change come to a close, but what's changing other than the climate? We'll explore today on the Texas Standard. Reduce, reuse, recycle, they say...but now what? What's there to show for a conference on climate and what role can individuals play today? And: 'tis the season for graduation? A 19-year-old gets her Ph.D. in North Texas and we get schooled on her story. Also: Space the final frontier? What about that frontier separating Texas and Mexico? How Elon Musk may stand in the way of a border wall. Plus: The week in Texas politics and a whole lot more.
The clock is ticking to find a home-grown solution for the troubled retirement fund before lawmakers in Austin decide to force a fix on the city.
There's no new work requirements for people getting benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and hemp production will be legal nationwide.
News Roundup: Hundreds File Complaints Against The Texas Foster Care System by Texas Standard
Even if you've been to the San Jacinto Museum, or ridden the Texas State Railroad before, you'll find new exhibits and multimedia features.
Sandy Lyons knew that Da’Keondrick Whitley was smart. But reaching hime took patience, and a little help from Da’Keondrick's mom.
A state panel is suggesting an overhaul in how our public schools are paid for – long an issue of contention in Texas. We'll hear the latest ideas. Tell us what you think online @texasstandard. And: How 3D printers are putting teeth in prison dental care.Also: A claim that after a decade of progress, the rate of uninsured children on the rise: is that true? The Politifact team is on the case. All this and so much more, today on the Standard:
More money for educating poor kids, and full-day pre-k are among the recommendations, as is a cap on property tax revenue growth.
Growing up, he didn't feel comfortable in his body. He lived as a woman, and considered transitioning. Today, he lives as a man.
Nearly 200,000 people have made public comment both for and against the proposed rule that would have immigration officials factor in potential and past benefits use and income when deciding to grant a visa.
Democrats say they won't give the president the $5 billion in wall funding he wants. They have offered $1.6 billion.
Morgan and Eric Grasham are each sculptors. Eric works with clay and pottery. Morgan casts bronze pieces and does taxidermy. And their work is a perfect marriage
“These churches do form this informal network with their Bible colleges, summer camps, preachers' conferences – so there is enough of affiliation there to allow alleged abusers to be shuffled out from church to church.”
The Texas ag commissioner says farmers could use the revenue hemp would generate. And besides, it won't get you high.
Southwest correspondent John Burnett interviewed Kelly in July, and says the retired Marine Corps General was particularly frustrated by media scrutiny and President Donald Trump's treatment of his colleagues.
Hospitals blame Texas Medicaid for low reimbursement rates. But when they close units, women have to travel hours to deliver and often skimp on prenatal care.
The Victoria Advocate sued, claiming the former congressman was hired illegally by the Calhoun County Port Authority, and shouldn't receive his salary until the case is resolved.
The White House chief of staff is leaving. The president's being cagey about the reasons, but there were clear signs this was coming. Earlier this year, NPR's Texas-based correspondent John Burnett landed an exclusive interview with John Kelly, and there were signs of a rupture with his boss even then. Coming up, Burnett joins us to talk about a break long in the making. And: The Victoria Advocate sues to stop former Congressman Blake Farenthold from collecting his paycheck as a lobbyist, we'll hear why. Also: The Texas ag commissioner wants to let farmers grow hemp. Those stories and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
Fonda White says raising awareness of the disease give people hope that there is a way out.
“These aren’t fender benders, these are violent violent crashes. I mean it looks like you’ve stomped on a tin can.”
The park would make use of the floodplain adjacent to the Trinity River. Project designers want the facility to "work with the river."
Doc Watkins' Big Band Holiday Classics Concert features familiar tunes, and a few originals that are appropriate for the season.
After 12 weeks, members of the Harmaniacs, who are part of a pilot program for COPD patients, reported improved quality of life.
Over a 10-year period, 90 deaths and 3,200 incidents of abuse and neglect were reported, statewide. The alarming findings about the safety of Texas day care centers came to light in a year-long investigation by the Austin American-Statesman, one that has led to a legal battle with state officials. We'll hear from the investigative team behind the report. And: Healing harmonicas? What a Texas researcher discovered to help people with COPD. Also: the week that was in Texas politics and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
An Austin American-Statesman investigation found that 3,200 cases of abuse and neglect have been investigated by the state, many in unlicensed day care centers.
DJ Khalid and boxer Floyd Mayweather will pay big fines to the government for the way they promoted initial coin offerings.
The cave, named for its striking triangular entrances, is by no means a pristine archeological site, but researchers continue to study its depths.
It roared around the globe in late 1918, infecting a third of the world's population, and caused the city of San Antonio to shut down twice.
Snow to the north, flooding to the south. Storms close in on the Lone Star State, with dangerous implications. We'll hear the latest on weather warnings statewide. And: And a man in jail in Odessa may be one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Why did it take so long for authorities to catch him? Also: Why Texas appears to have become ground zero for a cryptocurrency crackdown. Plus: Challenging assumptions: one of the most comprehensive profiles of Latinos, ever. Those stories and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
Sam Little confessed to more than 90 murders during interviews with a Texas Ranger, including the 1994 murder of an Odessa woman.
In southeastern Texas, heavy rains are on the way. Panhandle residents could see snow and ice by Friday.
"The type of people who stood in attendance, around his casket at that ceremony, representing Congress, looked nothing like when George Bush was in the Congress in the 1960s."
National day of mourning. We'll remember a president but also ask: how much pomp and circumstance is appropriate? We'll take a look. And: Texas voters reelected Attorney General Ken Paxton last month. So what's the latest with the criminal accusations against him? We'll check in. Also: For most of us, black holes in the universe are a mystery. There's a lot even the experts don't know. But they're getting closer to answers. Plus: Fiddle music is part of the fabric of Texas culture, but what kind of fiddle music comes to mind for you? It may be different than your neighbor's. And a fact-check flagged by Facebook. Did it show up in your newsfeed? All that and then some today on the Texas Standard:
Because October and November were among the wettest ever, cedar trees in Texas are loaded with pollen.
Amphibian Stage Productions plays host to rising stars, as well as seasoned performers looking to polish new material.
Lotus Hoey usually finds an easy connection with her students learning English, but not last fall, when one student pushed back on her instruction.
News Roundup: Another Fix Needed To Keep National Flood Insurance Program From Expiring by Texas Standard
The author of "The Last Republicans" says public service was paramount to Bush, who grew up wealthy but whose mother taught him that he "wasn't entitled to anything."
The Kansas City Chiefs release Kareem Hunt for assaulting a woman, and UT heads to the Sugar Bowl for which it stands gain money and recruits.
Four of the 10 airports with the most guns found by the Transportation Security Administration in carry-on luggage were in Texas.
"They are the largest producer ... the largest exporter, and they want that price higher."
Two weeks remain to enroll in a health care marketplace. Advocates say participation is down this year because of Trump administration efforts to weaken the Affordable Care Act.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has to be ratified by the legislatures of all three countries, and the U.S. Congress could postpone a vote indefinitely if certain changes aren't made.
Large amounts of plastic pellets are washing up on Gulf Coast beaches, where wildlife may be harmed
The new version of NAFTA has now been signed by all three countries, but it's far from a done deal. On Capitol Hill, the push back is bipartisan, we'll hear why and whether it could cause the pact to unravel. And: Picture this: you're pulled over at the side of the road and the trooper asks to see your smartphone: how close are we to digital IDs in Texas? Closer than you might think. Also: The week that was in Lone Star politics and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.
State Rep. Terry Canales says digital licenses would enhance safety for law officers, as well as providing convenience for users.
In 1919, 15 men and boys were executed by Texas Rangers, members of the U.S. military and Big Bend-area ranchers.
New topographic and predictive rainfall data means more people in Harris County will be mapped in floodplains.
The traditional Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal days have given way to a longer, but less spectacular, period of discounts from online retailers. And it's all in the palm of your hand.
“Barbecue folks from outside of Texas just expect that barbecue is going to be served with sauce.”
"You're talking about two people who are very much of a populist, nationalist, anti-establishment bent, and they can easily inflame the passions of their base."
An historic new era is set to begin in Mexico on Saturday. What does Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador mean for Texas? We'll explore. And: It's been more than a year since Hurricane Harvey. Whatever happened to those long-promised fixes to the floodplain maps? We'll take a look. Also: In the first Texas city to shift to 100 percent renewable energy, plans to redesign the neighborhoods of the future. Plus: The big news this holiday season may not be buying the latest smartphone, but what we're buying with those smartphones. Our go-to digital guru Omar Gallaga has got your number. All that and then some today on the Texas Standard:
You'll find music, locally-brewed beer and several German-themed Christmas celebrations in the Central Texas town .
The proposal would increase the party's budget, and pay the chair a $150,000 annual salary.
Former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State James Baker both warned of the consequences of undermining the institutions that underpin America’s global leadership. The two addressed an audience at Rice University’s Baker Institute.
The money will go toward improving infrastructure and services like health care and education, all of which are strained from the region's population explosion.
General Motors layoffs linked, in part, to tariffs, and the precarious U.S. stock market could mean that the time has come for Trump to settle disagreements with China.
The famous landscape architect who designed New York's Central Park traveled several-thousand miles across Texas on horseback in the 1850s. His account documented Texas' Wild West spirit at the time, and also its captivating natural beauty.
Here we go again? As the clock ticks down to the end of the year, a top-ranking Texas lawmaker poses 300 pages of tax changes. We'll hear why. And: South of the border, down Argentina way, President Donald Trump is headed to meet with world leaders at the G-20 summit. Why that could prove a tipping point for Texans worried about our economy. Also: How much are you playing for gas? As prices fall, why some in oil country might welcome a bit of a slowdown. Plus: Commentator W.F. Strong offers some tips for Texas time travelers.
As visions of gift shopping danced in our heads, a report on climate was released by the feds. What does it tell us about how Texas may have to adjust? Political recriminations over the timing of the mandatory report on the economic impact of climate change. After having had a chance to review it, what's it telling Texas? We'll take a closer look. And: Should the U.S. be worried about a collapse in the housing market? The Wall Street Journal singles out a Texas city as a worrisome canary in the coal mine. Also: Who were the first Texans? Why researchers are rethinking their answers with a discovery near Saledo. Those stories and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
The state's ability to produce more food, energy and water for a growing population will get more complicated and expensive as climate change takes hold.
We may not be due for another housing-led recession, but rising mortgage rates could make things tighter for home buyers and sellers.
It's a felony to lie when filling out the form required to purchase a gun from a federally-licensed firearms dealer. But that law is rarely enforced.
Author Marjorie Herrera Lewis tells the story of the woman who stepped up to the goal line during World War II.
A New York Times reporter in Mexico says many were families trying to get as close to the border as possible. They didn't consider their own actions to be hostile.
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio found that high cortisol levels in people in their 40s and 50s – especially those caring for children and aging parents at the same time – didn't perform as well on memory tests.
Activists say they fear the damage likely U.S. sanctions would do to the country, but believe they're a necessary step in confronting Presidente Daniel Ortega's autocratic government.
The site will give geologists the opportunity to study rock samples and look for evidence of life, most likely in the form of single-cell organisms.
A threat to shut the border permanently after a confrontation involving teargas and members of a so-called migrant caravan – we'll have the latest. And: Plans for a school in southeast Texas are now on hold after the discovery of scores of unmarked graves, and a history of prison labor seldom discussed. Brooke Lewis of the Houston Chronicle joins us to discuss more. Also: a scooter hits a car, or maybe it's the other way around. Whose insurance covers what? And are scooter companies or scooter riders on the hook? Plus: Old age dementia: researchers think they've found a link with mid-life stress. Those stories and more today on the Texas Standard:
Some 95 prisoners are buried on land where the Fort Bend County school district wants to build a career center.
The state considers scooters to be equivalent to bicycles. The City of Austin and other jurisdictions are grappling with how to regulate them.
On this Black Friday, we explore how marketing created a legacy of pirates in the air over Texas – affecting music culture and politics. It's a special edition of The Texas Standard.
With shopping season officially underway, we often think of hyper-commercialism as a creation of Madison Avenue. But one could make the case that America's hype machine got its start along the border of Texas and Mexico, with a million watts of power leading to a revolution of outlaw broadcasters that's still making a mark today.
Kids are taught about how they traveled across the sea to escape persecution: what of those making pilgrimages to safety in modern times? We're reconsidering what many describe as a global refugee crisis. But is it truly a crisis? And just how overwhelming does it have to be? From the UN High Commission for Refugees, to groups here in Texas working directly to help resettled the displaced, to the reasons for the persistent role of religion and faith, refugees are our focus – today on a special Thanksgiving edition of the Texas Standard.
This badge system started as a pilot in October with about two dozen schools. Now, it has expanded district-wide.
Danger! Slippery road ahead: as Texans hit the holiday highways with cheaper gas at the pumps, falling oil prices could still hit us where it hurts. And: The oil and gas sector loses $1 trillion in value as prices plummet: what's happening and how could it could affect everyday Texans. Also: Thinking about 2020 already? Why Jonathan Tilove of the Austin American-Statesman suggests: don't bet against Beto's return. Plus: How the changing of the guard in the U.S. House of Representatives hits home for Texas farmers. All this and so much more, today on the Standard:
The continuing downward trend may affect local economies from Houston to the West Texas oil fields.
An Austin American-Statesman political writer says O'Rourke is possibly sending subtle signals through social media that he plans to run, and he should if he wants to maintain the unique bond he has with supporters.
The House version of the bill would overhaul the food stamp program. That's not a part of the Senate's version.
The film tells the story of Gary Hart, who was presumed to win the 1988 presidential race, but eventually dropped out after journalists uncovered his extramarital affair.
After more than a decade away from school, a student returns to learn from her former teacher.
Texas is home to three species of wild turkey, including the largest, the Rio Grande Turkey.
Ealyssa Cooper, known as Earl the Poet, wants to use her position to remind people of the power of poetry.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is allegedly trying to limit the definition of "sex" to what a person is assigned to at birth. Trans advocates say it will make violence and discrimination worse, and could push some to transition before the law changes.
It's challenging the federal government's alleged plans to build part of the wall on the grounds of the historic La Lomita Chapel. Brownsville's bishop says that would interfere with his parishioners' ability to practice religion.
Backing away from the border: the Pentagon plans a drawdown of active-duty forces there. Mission accomplished or something else? And: You've heard of the wall of separation between church and state. Could the church stop a wall between Mexico and the U.S.? Also: A death at a North Texas jail turns the spotlight on untrained guards at lockups statewide. Plus: A proposed transition from an Obama-era policy stokes fear among transgender Texans. We’ll hear why. And: A large scale attempt to woo migrating monarchs back to the Texas capitol city. Did it fly?
Preliminary numbers suggest 180 million butterflies could pass through Austin, the most in ten years.
"I think that there' a general awareness in the Pentagon that this is just not great optics."
Few would confuse the mock Renaissance village with a genuine slice of sixteenth century Europe. There’s running water, the food is safe, and there’s no danger of the plague.
A Dallas Morning News reporter explains the loophole that allows guards to work in jails without mandatory training.
Author E.R. Bills scoured the states for sights and sensations that he says every Texan should experience.
During the Baylor scandal in 2016, accusers reported sexual assaults they had experienced to professors, coaches and academic advisers. But under the new guidelines, those authorities may not be required to report allegations to the university.
A deputy editor says this could disproportionately affect Texas' large, democratic-leaning cities.
Energy companies are refining an excess of gasoline, at the expense of diesel, which is driving up the cost of transporting goods across the country.
Will Nancy Pelosi remain Speaker of the House? Why Texas Democrats in congress are a house divided, and what that means for the leadership contest. And: New standards for public school curriculum in Texas are set to change how students are taught about the causes of the Civil War. Also: With the start of the Texas legislative session just weeks away, a warning to Texas Republicans--don't mess with a bluer Texas. All this an much more, today on the Standard:
For some, Nancy Pelosi isn't aggressive enough in opposing the president. Fo others, she's a skilled tactician and vote-counter.
The updated curriculum represents a compromise between those who wanted to retain an emphasis on "states rights" as a cause, and those who believe slavery's role in the Civil War is under-represented.
Since 2011, earthquakes strong enough to be felt at the Earth's surface have increased dramatically, especially in areas where fracking has occurred.
A little mutt became the unofficial-official mascot of the University of Texas, two years before anyone had heard of Bevo.
Monday was the first day lawmakers could file bills for the upcoming legislative session.
"If this gets delayed by two months, it can be rent money, it can be grocery money. A lot of college students don’t have savings to dip into to start off with.”
Losing a home to a flood is devastating. Does renting make more sense for homeowners in Houston who keep getting flooded?
The Asian-American population in Texas has increased by 42 percent since 2010, and a political scientists says these days, they're more "civically engaged."
More than just a #MeToo moment: the Texas House holds hearing on how to crack down on sexual harassment at the capitol, we'll have the story. And: The face of Texas politics is changing, and both political parties would like to win over the fastest growing ethnic demographic in Texas. Why California might be able to teach Texas a thing or two about how to get them. Also: As the Fed considers another interest rate hike, should you buy or rent your next home? Why Hurricane Harvey has made the calculation more complicated for some. Plus: The week in politics and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
The group made temporary changes to the former, toothless policy, but is now working on rules that would hold House members accountable for abuse.
Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.
They groups are putting hard "substrate" like oyster shells and limestone into the bay so that oyster larvae can attach and hopefully regrow the dwindling population.
A Chinese tech company related to the Communist government has been linked to this data-breaching endeavor in Venezuela.
We’ve been reporting on how Houston highways are some of the most dangerous in the nation. With that in mind, what happens if your car suddenly has a flat or runs out of gas on a busy toll road?
Construction begins in February on an eight-mile stretch of border wall in the Rio Grande Valley, but some against the wall say they've been barred from planning meetings.
"We see the end product of that violence on a daily basis, and it is our mission to prevent injuries from happening to people who then become our patients."
Microsoft released an update to Windows 10 this week, in an attempt to fix bugs that were "bricking" users' computers. But flawed updates aren't unique to Windows.
Troops at the border: a test of mettle for the military? The defense chief in south Texas defends the use of soldiers at the U.S.-Mexico line. Border security is part of national security says James Mattis at a forward operating base in south Texas. But what's the long term goal for those 2,300 troops at the Texas border with Mexico? We'll take a look. And: The state of kids in Texas. Today we get new data. Also: The president is set to sign a bill with bipartisan congressional support. Come again? We'll hear about the issue that's brought Congress, the White House, Democrats and Republicans together. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
Democrats' success with Latino voters in midterm races offers a lesson: outreach is key.
The notorious kingpin may no longer be in charge of the Sinaloa Cartel, but has anything changed in the War on Drugs?
Ben Foster and Mark Dennis teamed up while at the University of Texas at Austin, and say they "speak the same language" when it comes to filmmaking.
The center is a partnership between the Dallas Independent School District, CitySquare and Promise House.
Sod poodle is apparently an old-fashioned nickname for a prairie dog, and the name was designed to cause a ruckus, says the sports-marketing company that helped create it.
Fighting fire with…Texans. Crews from the Lone Star State travel west to help Californians battling historic blazes on several fronts. And: Some believe it could be both a watershed moment in the so-called drug war and a cultural moment – as the drug kingpin known as El Chapo heads to trial. Also: Are citizen militias really headed to the border to meet a migrant caravan? Politifact checks it out. Plus: Spoiler alert: it won’t be the Amarillo Jerky after all. The Panhandle city picks a name for its minor league ball club. And not everyone’s a fan. All that and more, today on the Texas Standard.
The money from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas will help researchers find technological solutions and even look into new uses for existing health care facilities.
“...I do so believe it is a fortune to any man to come here. There is a world of country to settle.”
The 48-bed facility in rural Bastrop County offers a supportive environment to children who are recovering from the trauma of sex trafficking.
Peyote sellers in Texas must register with the Drug Enforcement Administration in order to legally sell the "buttons" to members of the Native American Church, but the cactus species is threatened by overharvesting.
Proposed changes to existing requirements include how students learn about the causes of the Civil War, and wold remove former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Helen Keller from lists of names to know.
Is there a Speaker in the House? Texas lawmakers rally around a replacement for Joe Straus and introduce a raft of new potential laws. More than 400 bills have already been proposed, to kick off the 2019 legislative session, we'll hear about the big ones. And: Helen Keller and Hillary Clinton out of the classroom? Proposed new standards for Texas public school history classes. Also: Historian H.W. Brands on why the generation after the founding fathers matters today. Plus: Remembering Stan Lee: the passing of a hero-maker hits home for a Texas writer. All that and more today on the Texas Standard:
National Review Senior Editor Richard Brookhiser's book "John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court" argues Marshall's legacies are often overlooked.
So far, Republican incumbent Will Hurd leads Democratic challenger Gina Ortiz Jones by just about 1,000 votes.
The nation focused on races too close to call in Florida and Georgia, but what about the one in Texas: the largest congressional district in the nation? We'll have an update on the still unsettled contest between incumbent Will Hurd and his Democratic challenger, Gina Ortiz Jones. And: A day after Texas is ordered to pay back more than $30 million for violating laws over special education, evidence emerges that may leave Texas on the hook for another $41 million-plus federal penalty. We'll hear why. Also: S view from the border as thousands of active-duty troops take positions. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
The presence of active-duty troops, along with razor wire strung near ports of entry, are among the most noticeable aspects of the border deployment.
Disability rights advocates say the state underfunded special ed by $46.1 million in 2017, not spending money provided by the federal government for that purpose.
A TCU historian says a coalition of New Deal Democrats, Mexican-Americans, labor leaders and other progressives changed Lone Star State politics in the 1960s, just as they hope to do today.
Not voting isn't an oversight, or a result of laziness. For some, it's a deliberate choice.
Fewer than two percent of parking spaces in Texas are reserved for drivers with disability parking placards.
Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.
A Texas A&M immigration expert expects lawsuits against the order imminently, and says he'll have to prove that the Central American migrant caravan is a credible threat to national security.
On average, one-third of families reject children who come out as LGBTQ, which puts them at greater risk for homelessness and incarceration.
Migrants entering the U.S. illegally can request asylum, according to U.S. law, but not according to the president. We'll explore the emergency order on asylum seekers. And: A federal court orders Texas to pay back millions after a scandal involved special education, we'll take a look. Also: Texas-sized problem for folks with disability parking privileges. Plus: An effort in Dallas to get more women conducting symphonies: are their neighbors listening? We'll explain. And: What a week in Texas politics: we'll look back with the Texas Tribune and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
Representatives from both sides of the aisle agree that while the Democrats won't have a majority in the House, they will influence the election for the new House speaker, among other things.
Lost in large part in the immediate aftermath of the midterms: do you really know what's changed in the Texas legislature? We'll get you up to speed. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick may have held on to his partisan supermajority, but he may have a tougher fight over issues of social conservatism. Two state lawmakers, a Democrat and a Republican, offer a reality check. And: A gut check when it comes to probiotics. They're all the rage, promising better digestion and better health, but a Texas researcher raises serious new questions. Also: Did Texas shut down the world's biggest marketplace for human trafficking? A Politifact check and more today on the Texas Standard:
ICE is releasing migrants, regardless of whether shelters provided by churches and other groups, can accommodate them.
A conference in San Antonio examines the impact of the hearings, and where activists believe the movement for civil rights is headed.
Nine Texans are leaving the U.S. House of Representatives, and with them goes years of institutional knowledge and power that take time to acquire.
With a few wins and a number close losses, Democrats "have a shot to keep the fire burning."
Several Texas Republicans who are on House committees – including The Woodlands' Kevin Brady – will leave those positions at the start of the next Congress.
The Texas Senate race was closer than some expected, but Ted Cruz came out ahead because of what he called his "common-sense agenda."
It didn't break for Beto, but something like a blue wave did reach the shores of Texas on Tuesday. We'll look at what it means for the future of the Lone Star State. Analysis of races big and small as Republicans prevail in statewide contests, while Democrats take control of the U.S. House and also make inroads in the Texas congressional delegation. We'll hear what this means for Texas making its mark on capitol hill. And: Reaction from listeners statewide and a look to what this might add up to for 2020, on the day after midterms. Those stories and more today on the Texas Standard:
Many Texas counties have returned to paper ballots, but that's not the reason Election Night voting results are sometimes late.
Most Sonora residents didn't have flood insurance. Though the town sits in a floodplain, residents had never experienced this level of flooding.
In Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas, voters waited for Election Day to cast their ballot
We're checking in with polling places from one end of the Lone Star State to the other as Texans cast their ballots on decision day 2018. How are the lines looking at the polls? If you're not in line, you're about to find out as we touch base with reporters statewide for the latest. And: Who actually counts all those ballots and without a paper trail, what then? We'll explore how the sausage gets made on election night. Also: In other news, the famous Texan who's remixing black feminism. You've heard of Beyoncé? You'll wanna hear this. Plus: The rare bird returning to the Texas Gulf Coast. All of that and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
The three-member, elected body regulates the state's oil industry and consumer natural gas rates.
Works of art sent to First Baptist Church in remembrance of the 26 people who died in the November 2017 shootings now adorn the walls of the building in Sutherland Springs.
Teachers, peers and even jazz great Wynton Marsalis noticed Hargrove's talent when he was just a high schooler.
In 2016, Hillary Clinton took the majority of votes in Texas' 7th Congressional District. Now, in what could be a test case for Republican control in Texas. John Culberson is the nine-term Republican incumbent in a district that's trending Democratic. We'll take a closer look at the dynamics of the district and what it might tell us about the future of Texas politics more broadly. And: Slippery stuff: oil falls to new boom-time lows. Also: Hats off to Roy Hargrove, the Waco-born trumpeter once considered jazz music's brightest promise, passes at age 49. All those stories and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
Democratic and Republican candidates are making their pitches to public educators and advocates, but will it make a difference come Election Day?
Leaders say young people in black households don't hear messages about voting from their families,the way many white youth do.
The contest between Congressman John Culberson and Democratic challenger Lizzie Pannill Fletcher is likely to hinge on the votes of suburban white women and minorities. Harvey, healthcare, and immigration are among the defining issues.
Prevailing in a suit against the military is always difficult. In this case, plaintiffs would need to show that the shooter wouldn't have been able to obtain a gun if his military records had been passed along to civilian authorities.
When it comes to Texas cities, Houston and El Paso couldn’t be further apart geographically – but they do have some things in common: large immigrant populations and they happen to be the hometowns of the two men vying for the U.S. Senate.
"We rarely see them outside of a presidential election year. It’s hard to say what these people are doing at the polls.”
More jobs than workers to fill them? That’s the message today in the new employment numbers. What does it all add up to for Texas? And: Where’s the party? The tea party, that is. As Democrats appear to be turning out in record numbers on this last day of early voting, what happened to the activist movement on the other side of the political ledger? Also: A year after Sutherland Springs, survivors are in an uphill legal battle against the Air Force. Plus: The week in Texas politics with the Texas Tribune and a whole lot more. It’s the Friday edition of the Texas Standard.
For Spanish speakers, ad content includes less information about policy, and more about religion and family values.
Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.
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More than 200 parents whose families contain at least one person without documents, were part of the survey, along with medical, education and business leaders.
The $34 billion dollar deal is the third largest tech deal in history, and a must-win for IBM.
Directors of other Rio Grande Valley bridges say they aren't adding extra barriers, but Customs and Border Protection says it's preparing for crowd control at any port of entry.
Along a major bridge in south Texas, welders putting barriers in place. We'll get a first-hand look at steps being taken in an apparent effort to shut down the border. We'll talk with a reporter from the McAllen Monitor about unprecedented work on a bridge spanning the Rio Grande and what it could mean in practical terms. And: The FDA green-lights what could be a life-saving new flu drug, even though the researcher behind it says it could have happened long ago. Why the wait? Think: money. Also: A deal by IBM turns the nation's attention to Texas farms, and not the kind that grow crops either. All that and then some today on the Texas Standard:
When talking to potential voters, activists emphasize real-world issues, not candidates.
The automaker is proposing that five percent of all car sales be zero emissions vehicles by 2025. That's less than what's required in some states, but still a progressive move for the company.
Incumbent Rep. Pete Sessions face no Democratic opposition in 2016. But this year Colin Allred is vying for his seat with help from prominent national figures.
The folks who run Starline Costumes in San Antonio should know: they've been making costumes for 45 years.
Political pros talk about "activating" voters who are already fans of a political party. And sometimes, signs are just subjects of curiosity for passersby.
Remote sensing utilizes satellite imagery and can show small items on the ground like tires and birdbaths – areas that invite mosquitoes to breed.
It's a Texas contest for U.S. Congress that may add up to more than a single congressional seat. We'll take a look at that race and why the stakes are so high. And: Signs, signs, everywhere signs: a conspicuous number of Texas front yards have been enlisted in the 2018 midterms. Signs of the times you might say, but do political yard signs move the needle? We'll take a closer look. Also: A Politifact check from the Texas Senate contest, Plus: General Motors calls for the federal government to issue its first zero-emission standards. Should truck-huggers across Texas tremble? Fasten your seat belts and turn up the radio, because its Texas Standard time:
"The crying woman" mourns the loss of her love and her children, and haunts children who stray too far from home.
"In 2012-2017, oil companies in Texas might have flared twice as much gas as they wound up reporting to the state.”
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution grants citizenship to anyone born in the United Stated, regardless of his or her parents' status.
With helicopters and at least 22 miles of concertina razor ready to go, the military has a "makeshift barrier" it can use wherever it needs.
Paxton's office says it has prosecuted 33 people for a total of 97 "election fraud violations."
The state education agency’s requirement that a program lead to jobs earning at least $35,000 a year could knock cosmetology course categories off the eligibility list for federal funding.
“If we know what kind of cases we have, then we can go in and do mosquito control, prevent other people from getting sick."
It's election season – do you know who you're casting your ballot for? Are you sure? We'll take a look at reports of problems with voting machines statewide. And: The White House calls for more than 5,000 active-duty troops to be sent to the border to intercept a so-called migrant caravan, and their mission doesn't seem so much like backup as a front-line defense. We'll have the latest. Also: The president announces a plan to end birthright citizenship – can he do that on his own? We'll take a closer look. Plus: Flares in the field: why oil companies may be underreporting. All that and then some today on the Texas Standard:
The Texas Secretary of State's office says it has received fewer than 20 complaints of machines switching the votes of straight-ticket voters.
Demographics have long pointed to the coming greater influence for Hispanic Texans. But the group some call a "sleeping giant" needs to reach voting age, first.
"Keeping the baby would mean Simpson would have to stop the hormone therapy he'd been on for six years."
Numbers for hurricanes and tornadoes are down, but Texas is likely getting wetter because of increasing global temperatures.
"My right ear was dead and I lost hearing in my left ear. Being a musician all my life, that was kind of a shock."
As a nation reels in the aftermath of a synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, congregants gather in Sutherland Springs to reflect on what happened there a year earlier. And: As Texans continue to set records at the polls, political experts keep talking about the so-called sleeping giant. But a case can be made that there's a better metaphor for the power of the Hispanic vote in Texas. We'll hear about that. Also: The Army Corps of Engineers and the Texas General Land office are pushing a massive multi-billion dollar plan to put a wall between part of the Texas gulf coast and the next major storm. All that and then some today on the Texas Standard:
"Newspapers, journalists, as well as politicians of all sorts...contributed to this environment in which Mexicans are seen as expendable objects in the labor market."
Critics wonder whether the release is political; timed bring immigration to the fore as midterm elections approach.
One year after more than two-dozen people were killed during a church service at the First Baptist Church, members of the community learned of another mass shooting targeting worshipers – this time at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
The 23rd annual festival will have a range of events that go beyond the political sphere, including panels on fiction, nonfiction and Saturday's Lit Crawl.
"Nothing will ever get fixed in the immigration system as long as people keep thinking 'Democrat-Republican.'"
From Health Care To The Border, District 23 Voters' Priorities Are As Broad As The Region Is Vast by Texas Standard
This time of year, the elaborate arrangement that grew out of a simple chrysanthemum corsage pop up at high school homecomings all over the Lone Star State. It's a rite of passage, but its history is a bit of a mystery.
What some are calling the most drastic move to date against would be immigrants: a shutdown of the southern border. Preparations underway to send up to 1,000 U.S. troops to the border to stop a caravan of thousands of would be migrants, all this days before midterm elections. We'll hear what the leaders of Texas border cities have to say. All that and then some today on the Texas Standard:
Tech firms are competing this week in the iTech challenge, hoping their products will be adopted by the space agency.
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Just in time for the city's tricentennial, a new book tells a broader story of the city's history.
"Adios Amor: The Search for Maria Moreno" highlights Moreno's life and work, which was overshadowed by better-known male activists in the farmworkers' movement. Filmmaker Laurie Coyle will show the film in San Antonio on Oct. 26.
Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies wanted to tell stories about things besides the Alamo, including a story about racial segregation in public swimming pools.
Latino voters are the biggest potential political force in Texas, but it's hard to predict what that will mean for midterm results.
Coming to you live today from the studios of Texas Public Radio- celebrating 30 years on the air in San Antonio – as the city marks its 300th birthday. We’ll explore a bit of the Alamo City's less-well-known backstory. And: Are Texans really as divided along party lines as the rest of the nation? Our project, Texas Decides takes up that question. Also: The search for Maria Moreno, and a story of a Texas born farm movement hero almost lost to history. All that and a whole lot more.
The loud, divisive rhetoric on both sides of the aisle may not be pushing people to the political center but somewhere else: over the edge.
The VA reports that about 8,500 equipment requests across its system have waited longer than 30 days.
The sparsely populated region that's bigger than some states is 70 percent Hispanic, but also covers part of the Permian Basin where the oil-and-gas industry has a lot of influence.
A Texas A&M scientist is working to turn cotton seeds into food for chicken, pigs and, eventually, people.
Cyber command says it is sending direct messages to Russians suspected of sending election disinformation to voters in the U.S
In its second year, organizer Dr. David Lakey says one focus will be how public policy shapes the health of everyday Texans.
Austin police have increased security near a mosque and a Muslim-owned grocery store that were damaged.
What causes climate change, and what, if anything, should be done about it, are tricky issues for Texas' Senate candidates.
Two of the three juvenile court judges in Houston account for most incarcerations in Harris County.
We haven't seen the last of tornados, but climate change could mean fewer of the strike Texas, in years to come.
Dunn said, "Just a minute. I'm gonna go get my gun." But he returned with nothing more than candy.
From the local bench, all the way to the Supreme Court, most judges in the Lone Star State must stand for election.
Larry Duncan is accused of taking $245,000 in campaign contributions from the CEO of a company that put cameras in school buses, and spending most of the money on personal expenses.
Early voting is setting records statewide across Texas. Meanwhile, President Trump turns up the volume on immigration as a migrant caravan from Central America makes its way through Mexico to the U.S. border. We'll have the latest. And: Watch what you wear before you head out to the polls. Why that favorite shirt or cap could land you in trouble with the law. Also: Is Tornado alley winding its way eastward? Climate experts track a surprising long-term weather pattern. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
How Mexican Politics Affecting The Caravan Of Central American Migrants And Refugees by Texas Standard
Political clothing, whether it supports a candidate or a cause, isn't allowed at the polls. Neither are ballot selfies.
Niles City Sound is a Fort Worth recording studio made famous for producing Leon Bridges’ debut album “Coming Home.” The studio focuses on crafting music using old-school analog music equipment like eight-track tape recorders and 70-year-old microphones.
The 60-year-old tourist attraction offered riders an aerial view of three cities, two states and two countries.
In the early 20th century, you could buy a complete house from the Sears-Robuck catalog, complete with instructions for assembling it yourself.
The filmmaker of a short documentary debuting at the Austin Film Festival says Gov. Ann Richards and political columnist Molly Ivins had an outsized impact on Texas political life.
In some counties, voters can cast a ballot at any location, while in others, they need to vote at a location in their precinct.
"The ruling is a real vindication for the plaintiffs and an important victory for all kids in Texas foster care."
Early voting gets underway across the Lone Star State and more Texans are registered than ever. But are they actually voting? We'll check in on how early voting is going as Texans begin casting ballots in the much anticipated midterms. And a primer on early voting, should you plan to cast a ballot. And: A Texas filmmaker revisits Molly and Ann: what two of the most famous and politically restless Texans could teach us about how to do politics today. Also: What impact could the Khashoggi affair have on Texas energy? All that and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
“We have seen cases in the last few years, and in recent history, of how you don’t see the energy flows interrupted or disturbed despite animosity between different countries.”
“Some of our participants came never having cooked a meal from scratch before. ... They’re all able to actually go get jobs in the industry."
Wright says Khashoggi had always advocated for democracy in the Arab world, but that he became more outspoken about it later in life.
A Reuters correspondent says international media attention from other recent caravans has motivated new, hopeful migrants to make the trip.
The bridges were built to take on 50-year storms, but that engineering is based on data from the 1950s.
Milam County lost 30 percent of its tax revenue as Alcoa shut down its Rockdale plant. Now, Chinese cryptocurrency company, Bitmain, plans to create 400 new jobs there.
What both sides seem to agree on is that lawmakers are out of touch with the concerns of "real people."
Climbing 2,000-foot broadcast towers is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. One man who does it daily is grateful for the extraordinary view.
As technology evolves, gamers won't necessarily need their own consoles anymore to play video games.
"No matter what issue you care about, I don't believe that we can solve our state's major challenges unless we invest in young Latino voters."
Sessions has backing from Vice President Mike Pence, but his Democratic opponent Colin Allred says changing demographics in north Texas could help swing the race in his favor.
Saudi Arabia has deep ties to Texas, and it might be hard for for the U.S. to take stern action following the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi because it could risk business interests.
The city council moved swiftly to regulate sex with human-like dolls in adult arcades, and one council member says she doesn't want Houston "to be known worldwide for these things."
O’Rourke was more aggressive than he appeared during their first debate, but likely didn't sway any undecided Republican or Independent voters.
San Antonio city officials said they'd "been trying to find something to do with this house for many years."
"There definitely is a future for the industry, now whether they'll be able to survive without subsidies, that's the question."
The Wall Street Journal called it a "40-minute broadside" against China, while other critics said it amounted to a declaration of Cold War.
Under the proposed new rules, families could be detained together for longer, but not indefinitely.
“If you think about hate as a pyramid, bullying and then ridicule are that very bottom that leads all the way up to genocide.”
The Wilks brothers, who made their fortune in the fracking industry, have bought up hundreds of thousands of acres of former timberland and restricted the public's access to hunting, recreation and more.
The Kavanaugh hearing energized Republican and Democratic voters, and with President Trump backing Cruz, it's Beto O'Rourke's last chance to "change some minds."
The Department of Health and Human Services says the number of migrant children housed at the facility swelled from an influx of unaccompanied minors who crossed the border, but critics say it's because children are being detained for longer periods of time.
The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure on U.S. territory, but an investigative reporter says in some cases, agents are using a lower standard to justify warrantless searches.
The house was built in 1893, and additions like a rooftop observatory came after its second owners, H.C. Carter and Aline Badger, moved in in the early 1900s.
We look at how city planners may reduce the number of parking spaces for new developments.
There's a good chance Texas will have only nine Democratic senators by the end of the midterms – the lowest amount in history.
The goal of the recommendations is to mitigate financial, planning and political difficulties caused by inaccurate death counts.
Scientists from the UT Marine Science Institute are studying ecological and economic impacts of oil spills.
Attorney Steve Fischer says El Pasoans feel disaffection from Texas, after being left out of Lone Star State culture.
Turkey says it has tapes of the murder and torture of a Washington Post columnist, at the hands of the Saudis. How should the U.S. respond? The disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is creating geopolitical ripples, as Turkey works with U.S. officials over the affair, and this morning, orders the release of a U.S. pastor detained there. And: Counting casualties in the wake of Hurricane Michael: after hurricanes Harvey and Maria, why the numbers don't seem to add up. Also The week in politics with the Texas Tribune and much more. No matter where you are, it's Texas Standard time.
The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University says the addition is "one of the largest known collections of Tejano Music materials and memorabilia in existence."
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“We saw where all the hotels were $280 a night, we saw where all the apartments were completely booked and sold out,.
The study “Hidden Tribes” found that two-thirds of Americans are part of the "unexhausted majority" who are flexible in their political views and are frustrated by political polarization.
Lee Miller now runs Texas Traditions, but started as an apprentice for hot-tempered Dunn, who made boots for famous musicians and celebrities.
This year's new phones and other gadgets from Google, Apple and Microsoft have something in common. They're all really expensive.
Church leaders say they will release names of those "credibly accused," a term that has alarmed some survivor groups who want independent investigations.
Amid a national call for accountability, and after years of silence, Texas clergy now say they will name names of priests accused of child sex abuse. The announcement from the 15 dioceses in Texas is seen as an attempt to rebuild trust with the state's 8.5 million Catholics – but questions linger over the process, and whether justice can be served. And, While the Florida panhandle assesses damage in the wake of Hurricane Michael, Texas researchers explore the long-term implications of what many regard as the worst industrial catastrophe ever to hit the Gulf of Mexico. Also: Surprise findings in a survey on political polarization. Those stories and more, today on the Texas Standard:
Black voters typically support Democrats by lopsided margins. O'Rourke's campaign, pollsters believe, has excited the voting bloc more than usual.
"Loop’ is a new interactive public art installation that’s rolled into Fort Worth. The artwork is on view at Burnett Park. And it’s 12 circular-shaped, hand-powered machines light up, play music and project moving animated images.
The Yarbroughs are suing Santa Fe ISD, arguing that coaches encouraged damaging head-to-head contact during football practice.
A National Weather Service climatologist says a large storm like Michael in the Gulf's shallow waters could pose some problems for Texas during high tide.
"Experts told us that the risk is really growing for these kinds of hearings to come before state court judges who may not be entirely up to speed on how federal custody of migrant children works."
Unless steps are taken to reduce fossil fuel consumption, and other activities that contribute to climate change, the environment will be erevocabiy scarred.
The share of education costs paid by the state has decreased in the past few years, leaving local taxpayers to make up the difference.
Red tide is becoming more frequent in Texas. The most recent occurrence was in September.
The 70-year-old complex is due for redevelopment. But community members fear the disruption that process will cause.
Answering questions after a speech at the National Press Club Monday, the Speaker of the House said "there will be a fight."
After Kavanaugh, the next battle royale on Capitol Hill puts Texas at the center of the conversation: a big push for the border wall. It looks like this one could get ugly. And: A border battle of a different sort: fending off biological threats. Now, the Department of Homeland Security's teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife. Also: On the last day for voters to register in Texas, how Texpats in London are getting involved in the biggest statewide race . All that and more, today on the Texas Standard.
The 10-year project will focus on threats associated with terrorism, as well as unintended contamination.
The Cruz-O'Rourke Senate race, and the Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings have galvanized voters overseas, just as they have here in Texas.
In west Texas, natural gas flares dot the horizon, a sign of how oil drilling is growing faster than pipelines and other infrastructure.
The USMCA probates tariffs on oil and gas. That benefits U.S. Oil companies that sell gasoline in Mexico.
The Houston-based company filed for bankruptcy Friday after accruing $3.2 billion in debt, and plans to close over 20 percent of its 3,355 stores.
In some cases, "reunification" means a formerly detained child is living with someone other than a parent.
The exhibition looks at how art and design during the 1920s and '30s reflected the major technological advancements at the time like skyscrapers and high-speed elevators.
Texas voter turnout, especially in midterm elections, is notoriously low. It's unclear whether this year's large number of new registrants will translate into actual votes.
Some military moms receive the flexibility they need from their chain of command, while others struggle to maintain feeding and pumping schedules for their infants.
Bonton Farms will serve an area of the city that has had few choices when it comes to fresh, healthy food.
The mostly party-line vote could indicate Kavanaugh is headed for confirmation, but the Senate must take a final vote over the weekend.
Zero hour in one of the most contentious confirmation battles in American history, as the Senate moves on the Kavanaugh nomination. And: One school official calls it the thermonuclear option: mass closing of schools under consideration in Dallas. Also: Communication breakdown: a quarter century after the dot-com revolution, rural Texas is still waiting for reliable internet. Plus: With the Red River showdown set for Saturday, we remember a game of gridiron chicanery the Longhorns might sooner forget. And, the week in Texas politics and a whole lot more... today on the Texas Standard.
Author Lance Scott Walker says some artists told him "hell yeah," they'd been waiting to tell their story for a long time.
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In Monahans, at least, there's hope for faster Internet access, in the form of fiber, to be installed by local officials.
This year's vaccine is likely to be on par with last year's in terms of overall effectiveness.
The House Majority Whip is trying to secure the remaining handful of toss-up votes, including those of two female Republican senators. President Trump's recent mocking of one of Kavanaugh's accusers hasn't helped.
Whether it's out in the country or on the lake, each of these rental properties has stunning Hill Country views.
Republican Dan Crenshaw is in a tough fight against Democrat Todd Litton to succeed retiring Congressman Ted Poe in a district whose boundaries could shift dramatically after the 2020 Census.
The state agency is challenging a federal education department's ruling that came in response to TEA's capping of the number of students receiving special education services.
Officer Guyger was fired, and the family of Botham Jean have announced plans to sue the officer and the City of Dallas.
As senators get their first look at an FBI report, it's a Texan at the center of the fight over the Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination. And: Ted Cruz is now on a top 10 endangered senators list, and a Texas congressional district that used to be a GOP easy win is now looking like more of a toss-up. Also: It was a tough season for the flu last year. Now, a top Texas researcher says the flu vaccine this year may be marginally less effective. We'll hear why officials say its important to give it a shot. Plus: A surprise hit at the state fair is a return to its rural roots. Tips for your weekend getaway, and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
This purpose of the new birthing barn is to teach the public about animal reproduction and the role of livestock in Texas agriculture.
The governor signed legislation in 2015 that legalized marijuana use for people with epilepsy, and he's now talking to advocacy groups about reducing penalties for possession.
The U.S. ambassador to NATO says Russia is illegally deploying missiles that could reach Europe, but her heated statement could also compromise the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
As the United States competed with the Soviet Union for supremacy in space exploration, the Eisenhower administration, led by then-Vice President Nixon, created NASA to explore space.
Before passage of the new ordinance, people aged 18-to-21 could buy cigarettes and vaping devices.
A former agent says the FBI is used to accusations of bias, but he's confident the agency will conduct a fair investigation.
Nearly a year and-a-half after an arsonist burned down the Victoria Islamic Center, the town was determined to rebuild.
MD Anderson researcher James Allison is co-winer of this year's prize for physiology or medicine.
Part three of a series from KUT follows a woman who had no housing options after an eviction.
Hundreds of students and others died after a “jumpy” Mexican government overreacted to a high school fight
The White House tells the FBI it can interview anyone in its Kavanaugh investigation. But does the FBI need the president's permission? A Texas-based veteran on the FBI on questions of scope and independence in the investigation of the Supreme Court nominee. And: We'll hear from the Texas scientist who can now call himself Nobel Prize winner for his work advancing cancer research. Also: Mexico City 1968: new answers about a massacre before the Olympics, 50 years ago. Plus: LBJ brought Mission Control to Houston, but the Texas space industry may owe more to Richard Nixon than you might think. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
Texas’ campus carry law was implemented in August 2016. But there’s not much critics or supporters can refer to to prove their point.
Part two of a series from KUT explores how a sudden setback can lead to an eviction in Travis County.
For students who are the first in their family to attend college, the size, cost and "fit" are especially important in choosing a school.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement requires North American countries to produce a higher percentage of car parts at home, with the risk of tariffs if they don't.
A deal between the U.S.. Mexico and Canada goes down to the wire, and yet it's NAFTA no more. What used to be called the North American Free Trade Agreement has a new name and some new rules. We'll walk thru the changes in what's now being called the USMCA. And: Did you catch the Texas gubernatorial debate Friday night? Don't worry, we've gotcha covered. Also: Two years after a new law and protests over the concealed carry of firearms on Texas college campuses, what's happened and what hasn't? We'll take a look at that and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
Focus group members say Lupe Valdez effectively defended red flag gun safety laws but that Gov. Greg Abbott was the stronger performer.
With political stars and gawkers mingling in the streets of downtown Austin for the Texas Tribune Festival, The Standard wanted to know how people react to the issues of the day.
Filmmaker Victoria Ferrell-Ortiz says she made the film to honor her grandmother and others who grew up in the west Dallas neighborhood.
Republicans and Democrats alike are in favor of changing the Texas criminal justice system so that less people are locked up for non-violent crimes. That's partly because incarceration is expensive.
Roberta Jacobson says the U.S. needs to maintain a healthy relationship with Mexico and its new president in order to deal with problems at home like the opioid crisis.
“The main thing that we need is we need is for voters to be able to tell at the time that they cast their ballot that it was recorded the way that they intended."
It’s a who’s who of Texas politics and it happens over one weekend each September. And we’re there, broadcasting live from the Texas Tribune Festival. Today we’re coming to you from one of the most iconic streets in Texas: Congress Avenue in Austin. Where thousands of political movers and shakers from across Texas and the nation have descended to discuss the state of the Lone Star State and our future. From immigration to criminal justice, voter participation, local control and the shrinking political center – it’s all on the table. So, pull up a chair for a special edition of the Texas Standard.
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In a roundtable discussion at the Texas Tribune Festival, three senior journalists talk about Beto O'Rourke's growing grassroots support and how policy decisions during the upcoming Texas legislative session will likely favor conservatives.
One group of Houston’s most motivated activists is hoping voters care enough to show up to the polls. Their future in this country could depend on it.
Run by St. Vincent DePaul of Texas, the pharmacy provides no-cost medications to uninsured Texans with incomes below the poverty line.
On Thursday, Christine Blasey Ford, the first woman to accuse Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
A new phase in the fight over the Kavanaugh nomination gets underway, raising questions about what due process means in the #MeToo era. The latest on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's high court nominee, and placing the proceedings in a different sort of historical context. And: The 5G revolution: experts tell us it will change our lives. But as local officials look at regulation, the feds now say hands off. Tech guru Omar Gallaga with what's at stake. All of those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
President George H.W. Bush nominated Tower, a Texas senator, for Secretary of Defense, but the senator's alcohol abuse and womanizing didn't endear him to his colleagues.
The author of the acclaimed 2013 book, "Life After Life" is back with a gripping novel set in World War II England.
The Federal Communications Commission has imposed a 90-day limit for cities to approve installation of 5G broadband equipment, which would make internet speeds 100 times faster. But some cities want more time for review.
Part one of a series from KUT explores how a sudden setback can lead to an eviction in Travis County.
Vehicle emissions are major contributors to childhood asthma, which is highest in poor neighborhoods in Dallas.
A joint report from Georgetown University and the University of North Carolina found that 36 percent of low-income, rural Texans don't have insurance, compared to 29 percent of their urban counterparts.
Even in areas where flood mitigation measures have been taken, the new findings say more properties are at risk for flooding.
The state prison system gave out 60 to 70 dentures last year, compared to around 5,000 in California. Texas used to have a vocational program in which inmates made dentures, but that ended over a decade ago.
The Texas Attorney General says reciting the pledge is "a moral good." Constitutional experts say the state requirement is unconstitutional.
The Texas attorney general is now getting involved in a court fight over whether Texas school children should be required to say the Pledge of allegiance, we'll explore the implications. And: Should toothless inmates in Texas be provided dentures? Right now, many are not. We'll take a look at the policy some say needs to change. Also: Something that may be in your garage or shed right now could be contributing to the decline in the bee population. We'll take a look. Plus: Speaking of bees, we'll get the goods on honey. What is it exactly? We'll hear from our insect expert. And tracking especially high rates of asthma in Dallas. All that and more today on the Texas Standard:
UT researchers found that glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup, can destroy a bee's ability to digest food and maintain immunity.
The city owns some 900 acres that the federal government wants to survey, in preparation for building a border wall. Most Loredo Council members oppose such a wall,
Major orchestras in America have mostly white musicians, according an industry-wide study. We take a look at how the Symphony is trying to redirect a pattern set by barriers within the industry.
Farmers say extending crop insurance is a vital component of the farm bill. But in order for the bill to pass, members of Congress must agree on a SNAP compromise.
Mexico considered birth control a human right in the 1950s, but since then, family planning has come in and out of fashion depending on who's in power.
The $200 billion will fund veterans' benefits and discretionary programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
KUT Interim General Manager Patti Smith has resigned, and Host David Brown has issued a statement regarding comments he made before a segment taping.
Immigrant advocacy groups like the Immigrant Legal Resource Center are using the 60-day comment period to try to change the draft rule so those in need can still access medical and other benefits.
Proposed changes to legal immigration here in the U.S. that would especially affect the poor. We'll take a look at the possible impacts. And: President Trump has signed the largest VA budget ever. What the money is going towards and where it's coming from. Also: We'll head to Sonora, Texas where unprecedented flooding has damaged hundreds of homes. Plus: We'll hear how Texas waterways when not causing the damage like in that city, can provide access to parts of the state that are otherwise off-limits. And why Mexico's new president-elect could change the messaging on birth control, and why Laredo city officials have found themselves in a tough position when it comes to next steps for a border wall. All those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
“We have third, fourth, fifth-generation people that are living in their grandparents’ houses, that their houses were destroyed.”
Texas’ 22nd Congressional District has been a safe Republican seat for most of the past four decades. But the race between incumbent Rep. Pete Olson and his Democratic challenger, Sri Preston Kulkarni, is tightening.
Psychologist and author Caroline Elton says patients expect a lot of doctors these days because medicine is so advanced, but it would help everyone to remember that they're human.
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Nine people dead, 22 others injured, since 2006 because of natural gas leaks. What are Texas regulators doing about it? An investigative reporter with the Dallas Morning News tells us about dangers facing homeowners due to natural gas leaks and the failure of Texas regulators to to hold companies accountable. We'll hear details. And: Going up? Normally gas prices drift lower as we move into fall, but a four-year high in the price of crude today has some worried. We'll look at what's behind it. Also: Is our attitude toward doctors: bad for our health? All of that and then some coming up today on the Texas Standard:
The former Robert E. Lee High School is now LEE, which stands for Legacy of Education Excellence.
Ishmael Davison is a north Texas music producer from who's originally from west Texas. He's been making and selling beats to aspiring hip-hop and R&B artists since before he could legally drive a car. And now he's trying to make a name for himself in the house music scene.
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You've heard of the Friday night lights? On this September 21, the main event across Texas is the Friday night fight: Cruz versus O'Rourke. It'll be live nationwide, will you be tuning in? R.G. Ratcliffe of Texas Monthly joins us with a guide to tonight's first of three debates between Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke and the GOP incumbent, Ted Cruz. And: You've heard about the wall? As arguments continue over funding, legal walls go up in the nation's most diverse city: we'll explain. Also: The week in Texas politics with the Texas Tribune, and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
Cruz is a more seasoned debater, but O'Rourke has charisma that may play well with viewers who wouldn't normally tune in.
By analyzing search trends in real time, the Google Trends web site allows journalists, or anyone, to find out what political issues matter to users of the search engine.
A woman tells the whole truth about how her uncle raped her and other members of her family, and how she responded to #MeToo.
Betsy Blaney was a professional tennis player in Dallas when she was offered the chance to be a line judge for the 1973 match between Bobby Riggs and Billy Jean King.
The City Council decriminalized curfew violations, and is devoting $500,000 to a 23-hour re-engagement center for young people.
Without congressional support for the wall or an immigration overhaul, the Trump administration’s hands are somewhat tied in how they limit immigration. That hasn’t stopped them from trying.
Team owner Mark Cuban apologized to former employees, as findings of an investigation into the allegations were released.
When you buy media from companies like Apple or Amazon, the files you download may not stay on your hard drive forever.
They called it the Battle of the Sexes, although to many it resembled a circus. We'll take a look at an event staged in Houston in the '70s that reverberates even today. And: The decision stands: the Supreme Court refuses to intervene in a lower court ruling that may force political nonprofits to reveal major donors. What it might mean for the midterms. Also: Beyond all the talk of trade wars, tariffs are now hitting Texans down on the farm. We'll take a look. Plus: You didn't rent the movie: you bought it online. But you might not be able to keep it. How the digital age is redefining what's yours and what might not be. All of that and a whole lot more on today's Texas Standard:
The tiny island has never been a truly independent nation, and that's perhaps what has most shaped its culture.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick now has the three-fifths majority he needs to pass legislation in the Senate.
The shopping and dining section of the Fort Worth Stockyards will play host to a new hotel, restaurants and the headquarters of the Cowboy Channel.
Tariffs are just the latest source of uncertainty for farmers, many of who must also contend with drought and lower commodity prices.
"Traditionally, we think of the elections at the top of the ballot as being the most important ones."
Psychologists at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México are helping those who experienced the 1985 and 2017 September earthquakes deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.
A search for a used King Ranch Edition Ford pickup leads to an almost mythical encounter with a descendant of one of Texas' most legendary figures.
A political upset in Texas: a Democrat-friendly district picks a Republican to fill a vacated seat less than two months out from the midterms. On top of last night's Republican win by Pete Flores over Pete Gallego for a vacated state Senate seat, new numbers suggest that tight contest between Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke might not be so tight after all. We'll take a closer look. And: As frustration grows over rising student debt in higher ed: Texas' top-ranked private university announces free tuition room and board, for those who qualify. Also: The sixth Rolling Stone, Texas' own in the spotlight. All that and more today on the Texas Standard:
The state's Public Utility Commission has ordered that the Spanish-language version of the Power to Choose website provide the same options available on the English version of the site.
Many private universities with large endowments offer generous need-based financial aid, but they fail to communicate that to prospective students.
Across Texas the graduation rate averages 85 percent. At some Dallas ISD schools, the rate is below 70 percent.
A new documentary celebrates the life of a sax player, whose iconic horn appears on hits by everyone from Sheryl Crow to the Stones.
Up until 1926, town criers like Julius Myers roamed streets on horseback advertising products and shouting the news of the day.
"By looking in the past, we can imagine harder times, but they were better times in the end," says historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Official summons is what the envelope says. Would you open it? An election year fundraising letter triggers outrage and questions of legality: we'll explore. And: Our era of political coarseness and division, how will historians see us tomorrow? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin tells us how history may be able to help us get through today's times. Also: A breakthrough curriculum for Latino/Latina studies. Plus: Electric scooters swarm the streets of Texas' big cities. Some see them a public nuisance, but could they signal better times for Texas bicyclists? We'll take a look. And the tale of the last town crier in America and so much more on today's Texas Standard:
Despite antagonism between cyclists and scooter riders, the popularity of scooters could encourage the city to build more bike lanes.